District Strategic Improvement Plan 2013-2014 Table of Contents District Mission, Values, Vision and Background……………………………………………….............. Pages 3-4 District Performance Objectives………………………………………………………………………..... Pages 5-6 Needs Assessment Data Considered, Data Analysis, State Comparisons, Causal Factors and Key Improvement Initiatives………………………………………………… Pages 7-8 Analysis of 2012-2013 Data………………………………………………………………………. Pages 9-31 District Strategic Improvement Plan by Goal and Objective……………………………………………... Pages 32-48 Appendix………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Pages 49-56 2 DISTRICT STRATEGIC IMPROVEMENT PLAN ~ INTRODUCTION ~ District Mission Statement: Our mission at Pflugerville Independent School District is to provide a quality education with a commitment to excellence by facilitating learning in a safe and nurturing environment. District Values: We believe that… . The community expects and supports a quality education as the key to student success. A strong work ethic strengthens our schools and community. A safe community contributes to the quality of life in Pflugerville ISD. All individuals have worth. Education is an important priority that keeps our community productive and healthy. Our children are afforded equitable educational opportunities to achieve their potential. District Vision: Our students are... Productive citizens committed to the community. Enthusiastic learners who practice continual self development. Sensitive to others’ needs and feel safe, both physically and emotionally. Applying and understanding technology. Positive role models. Setting challenging personal goals to achieve their full potential. Effective problem solvers and decision makers who communicate clearly and work well independently and as team members. 3 Background: flugerville Independent School District is a fast growing district located in Northeast Travis County. Pflugerville ISD was founded in 1902 and encompasses approximately ninety five square miles and includes all or part of six municipalities P including Pflugerville, Austin, Coupland, Hutto, Manor and Round Rock. More than seven major institutions of higher education surround Pflugerville ISD, including The University of Texas at Austin, Concordia University, Huston-Tillotson University, St. Edward’s University, Southwestern University, Texas State University, and the Austin Community College system. Current enrollment is approximately 22,987 students in twenty-nine schools, which more than doubles the enrollment of 9,689 students in 1996. The Pflugerville ISD is expected to double its enrollment to approximately 40,000 students within the next ten years. The District and all campuses were rated as “Met Standard” for 2013. he 2013-2014 District Strategic Improvement Plan was developed beginning in April of 2013. During the development of the plan, data for the District and its schools were analyzed to determine district strengths and weaknesses. District performance T was evaluated based on historical performance objectives for each measured criteria. In addition, the Pflugerville and Austin Chamber Progress Report Task Force recommendations were considered. The 2012-2013 District Strategic Improvement Plan was evaluated based on the evaluation criteria for each objective. The goal of the District is for the District Strategic Improvement Plan to be a joint document between the administration and the Board of Trustees. To that end, the Board and the administration meet annually to review Board and District priorities to be included in the District Strategic Improvement Plan 4 District Performance Objectives 5 District Performance Objectives 2013 – 2014 Performance State Region XII PISD Target Goal Actual Index Difference Targets 2013-14 Performance between Goal 2013 2013-14 and Actual Index 1 50 77 81 81 83 21 – District 34 – All Campuses 35 – All Index 2 17 – High Schools 28 – Comparison Group Campuses 35 37 Index 3 55 71 72 76 Index 4 75 85 85 88 89 For the 2013-14 school year, the District and all PISD campuses will be above the State and Region 13 in each Index of the State Accountability System. 6 DISTRICT STRATEGIC IMPROVEMENT PLAN ~ needs assessment ~ Data Considered: During the district planning process several pieces of data were used to inform and direct the planning process. Some of the data utilized include: AEIS Report (statistics on TAKS, TAKS-Accommodated, drop-outs, completion rate, enrollment, demographics, staffing, etc.), District CBA data, DAAC subcommittee recommendations, Special program data (bilingual, ESL, Special Education, Advanced Academics), Evaluation of the 2012-2013 District Plan, Professional development survey & evaluations, SSI Primary Reading Assessment Results, the state technology STaR survey, and District financial information and status. Data Analysis: Through an analysis of statistical performance data the district stakeholders, including the Pflugerville ISD District Academic Advisory Council (DAAC), campus principals, and central office administrators, have identified the following areas targeted for improvement: With the implementation of a new assessment system, State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR), all content areas will be monitored closely while baseline data is gathered. Based on 2012 and 2013 STAAR results, math and science will continue to be targeted for improvement along with English I Reading and Writing. It is clear that student performance in math and science continues to be the greatest challenge with our student groups. It is also clear that we need to find effective strategies to meet the need of ELL students, economically disadvantages students and students with disabilities. Interventions for struggling students need to include more standardized intervention protocols, specialized professional development and greater incorporation of instruction assistive technologies. State Comparisons: In analyzing the accountability tables the following comparisons were made in relation to state data: . For Index I, PISD was equal to Region XII (81) and above the State (77). The Performance Target for Index I is 50. For Index 2, PISD was equal to Region XIII (35) and above the State (34). The Performance Target for Index II is 21. For Index 3, PISD was above Region XIII (72) and the State (71). The Performance Target for Index III is 55. For Index 4, PISD was above Region XIII (85) and the State (85). The Performance Target for Index IV is 75. 7 Causal Factors: The following causal factors have been identified as underlying reasons for students not performing at the desired level necessary at every performance objective. These causal factors are the basis for the strategies developed in the District Strategic Improvement Plan. The identified causal factors include: Inconsistent use of authentic literacy at all grade levels. Inconsistent training and implementation of effective instructional practices, especially for ELL students. Inconsistent implementation of classroom instruction that meets the depth and complexity as called for by the student expectation in the area of problem solving, measurement, algebraic reasoning, motion, force and energy, critical thinking, living systems, geography in context, political influence, comprehension and text patterns and connection between texts. Inconsistent use of data to inform practice at the student level. Inconsistent use of systematic interventions for all students. Inconsistent focused training on best practices for inclusion of students with disabilities. Key Improvement Initiatives/Strategies: The causal factors have been addressed in the Pflugerville ISD District Strategic Improvement Plan. The District Strategic Improvement Plan will be monitored continuously by the Executive Leadership Team. Periodic updates will be provided to the PISD Board of Trustees and the District Academic Advisory Committee and input will be solicited for any significant changes. Implement collaborative planning at all campuses through Professional Learning Communities. Develop and implement common assessments at all campuses and utilize data to inform instruction. Develop a system of collaborative monitoring and support. Implement a campus snapshot walk-through protocol. Focus on learning rather than teaching. Develop and train District staff in specific teaching techniques for implementation of research based instructional strategies. Aligned and coordinated local assessment program aligned to the District Curriculum that includes tools to assist in the analysis of student achievement data. Revise the formative assessment calendar to provide more timely data. 8 Accountability Ratings Under the State Accountability System, there have been at least four campuses each year since 2004 receiving a Recognized or Exemplary rating by the Texas Education Agency. Accountability standards have incrementally increased over the years with some campuses maintaining there Recognized or Exemplary ratings. In 2008, Timmerman Elementary was Exemplary (1 campus total). Dessau Elementary, Delco Primary, Rowe Lane Elementary, Springhill Elementary, Northwest Elementary, Brookhollow Elementary, and Murchison Elementary were Recognized (7 campuses total). In 2009, Pflugerville Elementary, Rowe Lane Elementary, and Timmerman Elementary were Exemplary (3 campuses total). Hendrickson High, Pflugerville HIgh, Kelly Lane Middle, Brookhollow Elementary, Highland Park Elementary, Murchison Elementary, Northwest Elementary, River Oaks Elementary, Windermere Elementary, and Windermere