2007-2008 Florida School Improvement Plan (Print-View)

2007-2008 Florida School Improvement Plan (Print-View)
2007 – 2008
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
School Name:
District Name:
Principal:
SAC Chair:
Superintendent:
EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Hernando
Toni-Ann Noyes
Julie Anderson
Dr. Wayne S. Alexander
Date of School Board Approval: October 16, 2007
Jeanine Blomberg,
Commissioner
Florida Department of
Education
325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Cheri Pierson Yecke,
Chancellor
K-12 Public Schools
Florida Department of
Education
325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida
32399
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VISION/MISSION/BELIEF STATEMENTS
Elevate to Excellence
The mission of Eastside Elementary School is to encourage children in a caring environment to become lifelong
learners through discovery, self-discipline, and commitment to academic achievement through the cooperative
efforts of the school, home, and community.
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SCHOOL PROFILE DEMOGRAPHICS
Eastside Elementary School is a Kindergarten through 5th grade facility located in rural Eastern Hernando County.
We feed into Parrott Middle School and Hernando High School. Our facility is well kept and organized in separate
buildings. The school is near interstate 75, but is situated in a small, low income subdivision. Our student
population is 660. Our student racial/ethnic demographics are as follows:
78% Caucasian
9% African American
6% Multi-Racial
7% Hispanic
1% Asian
Our promotion rate for 2006-2007 school year was 96%. Our attendance is monitored by the Student Support Team
and currently we have over 95% attendance rate.
We service 18% of our students in our Exceptional Student Education program including speech and gifted
students. We continue to serve our ESE population in the inclusion classrooms. Our inclusion classes have been
successful in maintaining all areas except for our SWD population in reading.
In addition, approximately 7% of our population is designated as qualifying for the ESOL program. We have one
paraprofessional working with our 44 ESOL students. Home languages include Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese.
The free and reduced lunch program benefits 65% of our students. This qualifies us as a Title I school-wide project.
Using Title I dollars we provide a computer lab with software that helps to remediate areas of weakness. There are
44 stations in the computer lab. We also have a parent educator that helps bridge the communication between
parents and staff.
Thirty-one percent of our faculty have Masters Degrees and 3% have Doctorate Degrees. We also have 7 National
Board Certified Teachers. Our class size is within the limits of the class size amendment.
In addition to receiving a Wal-Mart and Education Foundation Grant, our school has successful partnerships with
our business and community partners that help us with needed supplies. (NCLB Element 2)
Some of our "Partners in Education" are:
Red Hat Ladies Society-donations
The Learning Tree-Computer Lab and Tutoring Service
Heart Literacy-Parent Education
Ridge Manor United Methodist-Computer Lab and Tutoring Service
DAVA-Shoes
Denny's Restaurant-field trips for Wall of Kindness
Hillside Community Church
Florida Crushed Stone - field trips
Brooksville Kiwanis - K-Kids
Hernando County Sheriff's Department and Hernando County Fire and Rescue - outreach and
educational programs
Winn Dixie - in-kind donations
Subway - incentive programs
East Hernando Rotary- donations
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Wal-Mart Distribution Center - grants
Marine Corps Reserve - Beginning of year uniforms, school supplies and Toys for Tots
Cody's Original Roadhouse Grill- donations
Spring Hill American Legion Auxiliary Unit 186 - school supplies
Telephone Pioneers of America - school supplies
Cracker Barrel Restaurant - food, field trips, donations
McDonald's of Ridge Manor - food, incentive rewards, and SAC member
Weeki Wachee Springs - Kindergarten partnership
Papa Joe's Restaurant- field trips
Home Depot - donations
Spring Lake United Methodist Church - school supplies
Saint Leo University - study group partnership
Coca Cola Distribution Center - banners and drinks
Sierra Properties - planners
Jerome Brown Operation Backpack
SCHOOL MATCH
n/a
QUALITY STAFF
Highly Qualified Administrators
Eastside Elementary has two highly qualified administrators who have Educational Leadership certification. Both
administrators have a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership. Toni-Ann Noyes, principal, holds her Master's
Degree from St. Leo University in Educational Leadership. She is certified in the State of Florida for Educational
Leadership K-12, Special Education MR K-12, and Elementary Education 1-6. She has four years in
Administration and experience in raising the academic achievement levels of low-performing students/schools.
Jamie Young, assistant principal, has a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in
Educational Leadership. She came to Eastside as a new administrator last year after serving in both an elementary
and middle school setting. She has been successful with working with students with disabilities which will be an
asset to improving our main area of weakness. Jamie has been instrumental in implementing and monitoring
programs that have helped to define focus for the school.
Recruitment/Retention of Highly Qualified Teachers
(NCLB Element 2)
All our teachers are highly qualified.
The following actions are taken by the Hernando County School Board to hire highly qualified teachers:
1. Participation in job fairs
2. On-line recruiting
3. Individual counseling with applicants with certification specialist to ensure
certification credentials are appropriate for teaching assignments and highly qualified
requirements
4. Highly qualified presentations to all instructional staff to ensure understanding and
compliance of highly qualified requirements
5. Monitoring of courses taught by each teacher in comparison to certification of each
teacher by principals and certification specialist
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
School Wide Improvement Model
The research-based School Improvement Model we have been using is based on the data collected from our
Effective School Correlates and Parent Tool Kit surveys. We implement and address each area surveyed to ensure
that we are encouraging continuous improvement. Throughout this School Improvement Plan we address the 10
required elements of No Child Left Behind as follow: (NCLB Element -____)
NCLB 10 Elements:
1. Using Research Based Strategies
2. Adopting "Best Practices"
3. Meeting Professional Development Needs
4. Using Professional Development Funds Effectively
5. Setting Annual Goals
6. Outlining Parent Notices
7. Assigning Responsibilities
8. Increasing Parent Involvement
9. Increasing Instructional Time
10. Setting Up Teacher Mentoring
Eight Step Process:
1. Disaggregation of Test Scores: Data used from frequent assessments is used to make instructional decisions (i.e.
Think Link (math, reading, science), DIBELS (reading), and Acaletics skill grouping is used to increase math
achievement). (NCLB Element 5)
2. Development of Instructional Time Line: All of our instructional time is centered on achieving levels of mastery
of benchmarks aligned with the Sunshine State Standards. Periodic data review will set goals for the next
monitoring date. (NCLB Element 2,5,9)
3. Delivery of Instructional Focus: This step is very evident in our Acaletics math program. Teachers focus on
specific tasks on a stringent time line in preparation for FCAT. Assessment dates are adhered to and assessment
results are disseminated promptly so that data constantly drives the instruction. (NCLB Element 1,2,9)
4. Assessment: Students are routinely assessed in core academic areas. Writing prompt days occur throughout the
school year and involve all students. DIBELS, Think Link, and other reading assessments are done on a regular
basis as are math pre- and post-tests. (NCLB Element 1,2,5)
5. Tutorials: Many of our strategies involve the re-teaching of non-mastered target areas. Our differentiated
instruction during the 90 minute reading block, Riverdeep and the Lindamood Bell remediation program are
examples of this. Students in grades 1-5 get individualized computer time every day to sharpen skills needed to
move ahead at their own pace. Our twelve Eastside Team Teachers' classrooms assure that smooth transitions are
achieved as students move between grade levels. (NCLB Element 1,2)
6. Enrichment: Students are offered advanced work through differentiated instruction during the reading block, so
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they can increase reading skills and their engagement. Our Accelerated Reader program offers incentives to
motivate students to increase their reading volume and sharpen their reading comprehension skills. (NCLB
Element 2)
7. Maintenance: Reading and math materials are readily available for re-teaching of objectives. Our Reading
Resource Center serves as a warehouse for reading materials that can be used for additional instruction and
reinforcement. Our Math Resource teacher also has materials available for re-teaching. Other materials for math,
reading, and writing are available in the Family Center for parents to check out to extend student learning at home.
Teachers may check out additional materials, from the Title I Office, to support their re-teaching in math, writing
and reading (NCLB Element 3)
8. Monitoring: Our administrators and coaches visit classes regularly to monitor progress and offer support during
instructional time. Regular monitoring of student progress is available through DIBELS, SuccessMaker Enterprise
Lab, Think Link, Acaletics, and school wide writing prompts (NCLB Element 1,2,3)
Communication with Parents
When our school received notification of our AYP status, parents received a letter explaining our school
improvement needs. Communication stated the reason for the status, described the choice options, and listed the
contact for more information. (NCLB Element 6)
A Supplemental Educational Services (SES) district fair was held in addition to an SES informational fair at our
school. The following has been done to further inform parents about the Supplemental Education Services: fliers
are being sent home to all eligible students, notices are posted around school, in the school newsletters, and stickers
are placed in the students' planners.
We also have explained our AYP status in the following ways: power point presentation at our Title I Annual
Meeting and Open House, article in our school newsletter, presentation to our SAC members by district personnel.
Parents were asked to contact our Title I Lead Teacher with any questions regarding AYP, Choice Options, and
Supplemental Educational Services.
Other ways that Eastside communicates with parents:
* Conference Nights
* Parent Teacher Conference
* Staffings
* Student Support Team Meetings
* Attendance Meetings
* Phone Calls
* Notes
* Monthly Calendar
* School Messenger
* Quarterly Newsletter
* District Wide Family Involvement Team
* School Advisory Council
* Website
* "Meet in the Park" preschool community family activity
* Home visits by teachers and the Title I Parent Educator
* Student Planners
* Parent Workshops
* Monthly "Coffee Talk" with parents
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* Wecome letter to all Eastside families sent out in August
(NCLB Element 8)
Show attached Public School Notice to parents
Show attached notification of SINI status
Pre-School Transition
We have many ways that the transition to Kindergarten is addressed. At our Kindergarten Round-Up, each year,
parents are given a School Readiness Inventory to fill out. Our local FDLRS office assists with screenings of
preschoolers. Volunteer Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) was offered to students eligible last summer and many of our
students were enrolled in VPK at private providers during the last school year. Assessments such as FLKRS and
DIBELS are used to determine school readiness. We have provided tours for Head Start students and send packets
home regarding transition programs and parent involvement. Parent workshops are held at the Headstart school site
and the designated VPK provider's sites to inform parents of the Kindergarten expectations. ESOL outreach
programs are offered to non-English speaking families. Parent evaluations are used to judge the effectiveness of
our plan.
Teacher Mentoring
At Eastside we utilize seven National Board Certified Teachers to mentor new teachers and teachers in need based
on being a new teacher to the school or based on administrative observation.
There will be one Lead School Mentor, Stephanie Kinkaid, with CTE certification, appointed by the principal.
With the assistance of the principal, the lead mentor will assign teachers to school staff in need of mentoring during
the 2007-2008 school year. The mentors and mentees, which are assigned to one another, meet regularly to discuss
school related procedures. The principal will initiate monthly meetings with the new teachers and their mentors to
discuss areas of concerns.
Logs are kept documenting time spent mentoring other teachers and effectiveness is evaluated through the
observation of activities accomplished by the mentees.
(NCLB Element 3,10)
The National Board Certified Teachers are:
Don Simmons
Robert Strmensky
Emily Berry
Penny Bryson
Rachael Krienes
Ann Tobin
Sandra Doughman
We employ a Reading Coach to assist and mentor teachers in Reading. (NCLB Element 1) Our Reading Coach is a
professional development liaison who supports, models, and coaches to insure continual improvement of the
implementation of the SBRR adopted reading series. We feel the addition of this position helps to assure reading
improvement for all students. The goal of the Coach is to use research-based strategies for staff development,
modeling, and coaching to facilitate improvement in student achievement. (NCLB Element 1,3)
We also employ a Math Resource teacher that works with students and mentors teachers in Math. The goal of the
Math Resource teacher is to use research-based strategies for staff development, modeling, and coaching to
facilitate improvement in student achievement. (NCLB Element 1,3)
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We also have an Assessment Teacher who provides data to help teachers to drive instruction and mentors teachers
to help them make sound instructional decisions. Eastside plans to make adjustments to the the "data team" review
committee by having regularly scheduled meeting to help assist teachers with classroom strategies to improve
student performance. In addition our school plans to create an evaluation committee to access school data at the
end of the 2007-2008 school year in order to establish goals for the 2008-2009 school year.
Extended Learning Opportunities
Our school is eligible for NCLB Supplemental Education Services (SES) opportunities. We are offering SES free
tutoring in reading and math for free and reduced lunch students through state approved providers.
We also provide after-school tutoring for 3-5 graders in reading using Title I resources. These students are selected
based on FCAT and SAT 9 scores.
Before school time is offered to students for remedial and enrichment opportunities. This time is given to students
using one on one instruction in our Success Maker Enterprise Labs.
During the summer, third graders who score a Level 1 on FCAT are provided a Summer Reading Camp
opportunity and our ESOL students also have a summer camp opportunity.
(NCLB Element 9)
SCHOOLS GRADED C OR BELOW
Professional Development
Describe the professional development that supports enhanced and differentiated instructional strategies.
NA
Eastside Elementary School is a "B" school for 2007-08.
Disaggregated Data
Describe the use of student achievement data to determine the effectiveness of instructional strategies.
NA
Informal and Formal Assessments
Describe the type of ongoing formal and informal assesments to be used during the school year to
measure student progress
NA
Alternative Instructional Delivery Methods
Describe the alternative instructional delivery methods that allow you to reach all student subgroups and
help to improve their academic achievement.
NA
SCHOOLS OFFERING PRIMARILY GRADES 6 THROUGH 12
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Describe your school’s plan for addressing the ten guiding principles of Secondary School Redesign in
the box below. If the principles are addressed throughout your School Improvement Plan, identify
precisely (under which heading) where each principle is addressed in the text box below.
In the checkbox below, please indicate which of the ten guiding principles is addressed below.
Different Innovative Approaches to Instruction
Responsibility of Teaching Reading for Every Teacher
Quality Professional Development for Teachers and Leaders
Small Learning Communities (SLC)
Intensive Intervention in Reading and Mathematics
Course Choice Based on Student Goals / Interests / Talent
Master Schedules Based on Student Needs
Parental Access and Support
Applied and Integrated Courses
Academic and Career Planning
Label
GOALS
Goal:
Reading
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Needs Assessment
All of our students met our goals for AYP in reading except for our subgroup of SWD
students. This subgroup only had 36% meet a Level 3 or above. Success is reflected in the
area of reading with 73% of our total population of students meeting higher standards
(FCAT level 3 and above); 65% making learning gains; 51% of the lower 25% made
learning gains. The total percent proficient did not increase.
Objective
39 percent of our students with disabilities will score a Level 3 or above in reading.
Strategies (NCLB Element 1,2,5,9)
1. Use the 90 minute uninterrupted reading block for grades K-5
2. The majority of classes in grades 1-5 attend the SuccessMaker Enterprise Lab, other
students are serviced by a SuccessMaker Lab Manager in their classroom
3. Use the district adopted reading series more effectively
4. Utilize assessments suggested by the district for progress monitoring
5. Utilize alternative resources to supplement instruction including computer-assisted
instruction
6. Use the Accelerated Reader to increase reading volume
7. Utilize a Reading Coach to assist, model, train, and coach teachers in the five critical
areas
of instruction
8. Provide remedial programs such as Lindamood Bell, Kaliedoscope, and Riverdeep for
students in need
9. Provide extended day programs for at risk students before and afterschool
10. Implement improved Inclusive Practices
11. Utilize our assessment office as a resource to help train teachers on how to access
and use data to drive instruction
12. Progress monitor students at their instructional level
13. Use the Assessment Team for benchmark assessments
14. Utilize technology to differentiate instruction as needed
15. Utilize the Effective Schools Correlate Committees to address reading needs
16. Utilize the Reading Leadership Team to guide reading focus
17. Provide training books to assist in staff development by the Reading Coach
18. Purchase Accelerated Reader books to provide a variety of reading materials
19. Provide materials to be included in "Literacy Baskets" for parents at workshops
20. Utilize Think Link, PMRN, and AIM HI for assessment data
21. Provide parent check out materials for at home use
22. Utilize the Third Grade Reading Study Group partnership with St. Leo University
23. Utilize on-line reading resources
24. Encourage eligible students to enroll in the NCLB SES free tutoring
25. Site based "Technology Tuesday" training
26. Expand the Reading Maze monitoring to other grade levels
27. Media Center will be available, for one and a half hours once a week to the students
and
and their families from June 23 to July 31 to check out books
28. iii Plan for Interventions will be created, reviewed, then modified after each
monitoring
cycle to ensure effective strategies are being used for identified at risk students
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Evaluation
Research-based
Programs
Professional
Development
Students scoring a Level 3 or above on FCAT
(NCLB Element 1)
Accelerated Reader
Reading First Academy
SuccessMaker Enterprise Lab
Houghton-Mifflin
Lindamood Bell
SRA Kaliedoscope
SRA Early Intervention in Reading (EIR)
Riverdeep
SRA Reading Labs
FCAT Explorer
Think Link
Reading Maze
(NCLB Element 3)
1. Reading First Academy provided by certified Reading First trainers
2. Lindamood Bell training provided by consultant
3. Mentoring programs
4. District offered in service
5. Site based training, coaching and mentoring
6. SuccessMaker Enterprise Lab consultant training (NCLB Element 4)
7. Riverdeep consultant training (NCLB Element 4)
8. Think Link and AIM HI training
9. Researched-based reading strategies' training provided by Reading Coach
10. CRISS Training
11. DIBELS training
Highly Qualified
Instructors
All reading teachers are currently highly qualified, certified and teaching in-field. A
certified teacher with Reading Endorsement serves as a Reading Coach and serves all
grade levels. Two certified teachers serve remedial needs in the Lindamood Bell program
and are highly trained in this area. Seven teachers are National Board Certified
instructors. Three teachers, including our Reading Coach, are certified trainers for
Reading First.
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Budget
Categories of
Expenditure
Research-based Program
(s)/Material(s)
Technology
Describe Resources
FCAT Explorer,
Kaliedoscope, Accelerated
Reader books, SuccessMaker
Enterprise, Riverdeep,
Houghton Mifflin, CRISS,
Accelerated Reader,
Upgrade hardware, license
renewal for AR
SuccessMaker, Riverdeep,
CRISS
Professional
Development
Other Open Media Center for 6
weeks during summer
Specific Funding Source by Total Amount
Title
Available
State, District, Title I, Title II, 2150
MIS Advisory Funds, School 5400
Technology, Title I
Title I, Title II, District 4750
SAC 600
Total: $12,900.00
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Goal:
Mathematics
Needs Assessment
Needs for our math program are identified in several ways. We examine test scores,
address our AYP needs, and use Acaletics pre-post assessments to determine the areas
which need improvement.
Our school met our goals for AYP with 71% of our students making higher standards by
scoring a level 3 or higher on the FCAT. 67% of our students made learning gains in
addition to the 61% gains made by our lower quartile students. Learning total percent
proficient decreased by 4% but we did make an 8% gain in the students with disabilities
(SWD) subgroup.
Objective
Fifty-six percent of our SWD subgroup will score a Level 3 or above in Math.
Strategies (NCLB Element 1,2,5,9)
1. Utilize the Effective Schools Correlate committee to address math needs
2. Continue the math study group
3. Continue to implement the Acaletics program which promotes assessment and
grouping of students based on need
4. Provide extended day math program using the SuccessMaker Lab for low performing
math
students
5. Provide staff development for Acaletics implementation
6. Utilize Math Resource teacher to model lessons and work with students
7. Utilize the SuccessMaker Enterprise Lab
8. Utilize the Math Resource Teacher to coach on math lessons
9. Utilize alternative resources to supplement instruction including computer-assisted
instruction
10. Continue the use of the Math Connections Lab
11. Utilize improved Inclusive Practices
12. Provide parent check out materials for at home use through the Family Center
13. Utilize Think Link, Acaletics' progress monitoring, and AIM HI for assessment data
14. Provide math workshops for parents
15. Encourage eligible students to enroll in the NCLB SES free tutoring
16. Utilize on-line resources for math
17. Site based "Technology Tuesday" training
18. Use the district adopted math series more effectively
19. Utilize district inservice training for math
20. Provide staff development for teachers using SuccessMaker Enterprise Lab
21. Use Rocket SMAD (Mastering Basic Math Facts)
22. Utilize McMillan-McGraw Hill textbook series and Thinking Mathematics
23. Utilize our assessment office as a resource to train teachers on Think Link and Aim
HI
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Evaluation
Research-based
Programs
Professional
Development
Students scoring a Level 3 or above on FCAT
(NCLB Element 1)
SuccessMaker Enterprise Lab
Acaletics Math
McMillan-McGraw Hill textbook series
ROCKET SMAD (Mastering Basic Math Facts)
Thinking Mathematics
Think Link
(NCLB Element 3,4)
1. Acaletics training by Acaletics consultant
2. Mentoring Programs
3. District offered inservice
4. Site based training, coaching, and mentoring
5. SuccessMaker Enterprise Lab consultant training
6. Think Link training
7. AIM HI training
Highly Qualified
Instructors
All math teachers are currently highly qualified, certified and teaching in-field. A
certified teacher serves as a Math Resource and serves all grade levels. She is highly
trained in Math and is a National Board Certified Teacher. In addition, one certified
teacher serves in the Math Connections Lab. The lab provides additional time for students
to gain math practice. Seven teachers are National Board Certified instructors.
Budget
Categories of
Specific Funding Source by Total Amount
Describe Resources
Expenditure
Title
Available
Research-based Program McMIllan McGraw Hill, District, Title 1 18000
(s)/Material(s)
SuccessMaker, Acaletics,
Technology Upgrade hardware MIS Advisory Funds, School 10000
Technology Funds,
Professional
Acaletics, SuccessMaker , Title I, District 30000
Development
Think Link, AIM HI
Other 0
Total: $58,000.00
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Goal:
Writing
Needs
Assessment
All of our students met our goals for AYP in writing. 78% of our students scored a 3.5 or
higher on the writing portion of the FCAT. This 78% did indicate a decline of 7% from the
2006-2007 school year. We are initiating multiple writing strategies to increase our scores
for the 2007-2008 school year.
Objective
During the 2007-08 school year, the percent of our students scoring a Level 3.5 or above
will increase by 3%. This would be an increase from 78% to 81 %.
Strategies (NCLB Element 1,2,5,9)
1. Lead writing teachers will model lessons in the classrooms
2. Utilize school wide writing prompt days to monitor writing progress
3. Implement Write Traits strategies
4. Utilize writing teacher to promote writing improvement in other core subjects
5. Implement improved Inclusive Practices
6. Train key staff members in Write Traits and sentence writing strategies
7. Create a writing leadership study group to drive writing focus
8. Conduct parent writing workshops
9. Create an incentive program for students to be recognized for their writing
achievements
10. Increase school wide writing prompt days to 4 times a year
11. Utilize district inservice for writing
Evaluation
Students scoring a Level 3.5 or above on FCAT
Research-based
Programs
(NCLB Element 1)
McGraw Hill Language Arts textbook series
Write Traits
Professional
Development
(NCLB Element 3)
1. Mentoring programs
2. District offered inservice
3. Site based training, coaching, and mentoring
4. Scoring Training
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Budget
Categories of Expenditure Describe Resources
Specific Funding Source Total Amount
by Title
Available
Research-based Program(s)/ Write Traits Title II 1000
Material(s)
Technology 0
Professional Development Write Traits Title II 500
Other Extended day program Title I 1000
Total: $2,500.00
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Goal:
Science
Needs Assessment
35% of our 5th graders scored a Level 3 or above on the FCAT. This is a significant
increase from 13% last year.
Objective
38% of our 5th grade student population will score a Level 3 or above on the science
portion of the FCAT.
Strategies (NCLB Element 1,2,5,9)
1. Science resource teacher to provide assistance to teachers as needed
2. Continue using Scott Foresman Science Series
3. Require a Classroom Science Project from each homeroom
4. Utilize the resources on www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
5. Invite students and their families to a Family Science Night
6. Increase use of United Streaming
7. Think Link
8. Spring Coast Environmental Center
9. Sciencesaurus
10. Initiate requirement of a science project for all third graders
Evaluation
Research-based
Programs
Students scoring a Level 3 or above on FCAT
(NCLB Element 1)
Scott Foresman Science Series
United Streaming
www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
Think Link
Professional
Development
(NCLB Element 3)
1. District offered inservice
2. United Streaming training by technology co-ordinator
3. On site trainings by our science resource teacher
4. Think Link training
5. Site based "Technology Tuesday" training
Highly Qualified
Instructors
All of our staff is highly qualified, certified, and teaching in field.
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Budget
Categories of Expenditure Describe Resources
Specific Funding Source by Total Amount
Title
Available
Research-based Program(s)/ Scott Foresman Series School 2000
Material(s)
Replacement materials
Technology Hardware and Software Technology Budget, 5000
Professional Development United Streaming, Think Link District Funds 1000
Other 0
Total: $8,000.00
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Goal:
Parental Involvement
Needs
Assessment
Approximately half of our parents returned the The Parent Involvement Survey which was
initiated by our SAC committee. Areas of concern were readily identified by the number of
parents making no responses. 42% of our parents made no response on receiving materials to
help work with their child to do better in school, while 47% didn't respond on knowing how
to use material, if materials were sent home. In addition, 41% said they didn't attend one or
more meetings to learn about their child's curriculum. It is evident that we need to have
better communication with our parents and more informational meetings on ways to help
their child at home. Our Family Center usually plays a vital part in making families
comfortable in seeking help beyond what the classroom teacher offers. Last year, having the
Family Center located in the teacher's lounge, showed a decline in the parents using this
resource to check out materials. Relocating the Family Center to their own building is a need
for our school.
Objective
To increase the use of the Family Center by 10% to check out materials and provide
instruction on how to effectively use them at home. To increase parent attendance at
meetings by 10 % for one or more meeting on topics related to their child's acedemic
needs.
Strategies (NCLB Element 8)
1. Teachers will meet with parents face to face to sign the home-school Title I Compact
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of our Parent Involvement Plan
3. Utilize a monthly "Refrigerator Paper" highlighting important events
4. Require a student planner and nightly parent signature for each student to
increase parent and teacher communication
5. Continue the use of the Parent Educator to help serve as a support for teachers and
parents and act as a liaison
6. Continue the use of the Family Center to help parents by providing resource
materials that can be used with their children at home
7. Utilize school messenger system to call parents
8. Provide night-time opportunities for conferences
9. Sponsor special activities that involve parents (i.e. fall festival, skating nights, and
field days, science night, informational workshops)
10. Continually seek to involve parents in our School Advisory Council (SAC),
Title I Committee, and Family Involvement Team (FIT) at the school/district level
11. Provide parents with meaningful educational activities that can be done at home
12. Prompt parents and staff to participate in Parent Institute
13. Increase teachers' usage of Family Center Forms for families to use to check out
materials targeting skills that need improvement
14. Continue ESOL outreach programs and ESOL workshop
15. Increase home visits
16. Purchase books, games, and other learning materials for the Family Center to better
serve our families
17. Initiate staff development on parental involvement based on needs assessment
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18. Ensure that opportunities are provided for the Parent Educator and Lead Teacher to
attend conferences provided by D.O.E. and other organizations regarding parent
involvement, student achievement, and other school related matters
19. Introduce parents to the technology their child uses for learning and have a
designated
computer for parents in the Family Center for their use
20. Increase parent participation in FIT meetings and Parent Workshops such as
“Families Building Better Readers”, Parent Institute. and Ruby Payne Poverty
workshops
21. Use school Social Worker and Guidance Counselors as resources
22. Build capacity for parent involvement by establishing a monthly "Coffee Talk"
meeting to discuss school related concerns
23. Principal will attend FASFEPA-ECTAC conferences to enhance knowledge on the
Title I
Programs
24. Principal will attend Ruby Payne Workshops
25. Relocate Family Center to it's own portable
Evaluation
Research-based
Programs
Attendance sheets at parent meetings and logs kept on materials checked out through the
Family Center. Decrease in none responses in the areas that identify materials usage and
understanding on how to use them. Better communication with parents should improve
or FCAT scores.
(NCLB Element 1)
Dr. Angela Martin "Building Better Readers"
Dr. Sally Wade "Partnership for Parents in Education Initiatives"
Joyce Epstein Model
G.U.S.P.T.A. Standards
Ruby Payne "Poverty Workshops"
Parent Involvement Resource Center (PIRC)
Professional
Development
(NCLB Element 3)
1. Mentoring programs
2. District offered inservice
3. Site based training, coaching, and mentoring
4. Region III Conference
5. Region IV Conference
6. Parent Involvement Resource Center (PIRC) Office
7. Ruby Payne’s “Poverty Workshops”
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Budget
Categories of Expenditure Describe Resources
Specific Funding Source by Total Amount
Title
Available
Research-based Program(s)/
0
Material(s)
Technology 0
Professional Development Dr. Ruby Payne / Dr. Rita Title V, Title I 4000
Pierson workshops Regions
III and IV conferences
Other Student Planners SAC, Donations 3800
Total: $7,800.00
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Goal:
Return on Investment
Needs Assessment
Goal:
Technology
Needs
Assessment
Eastside is emphasizing the importance of using technology to enhance modalities. The Star
Survey shows that Eastside is at a school wide 71% Obsolete. Eastside is working together
with County Office to solve the problem of a growing Obsolescent. Our current computer
base can no longer support the operating system needed to provide the remediation and
practice that our students need. Eastside is updating hardware to FCAT Explorer
Requirements rather than purchasing new computers. Although this strategy works it will
leave us at a lower rate of obsolescents than last years as money will be spent on upgrades
not new computers..
Objective
Strategies
100% of students in grades K-5 will utilize technology for reinforcement, practice, and
remediation of the Sunshine State Standards.
1. SuccessMaker provides differentiated practice daily in the areas of math (1st-5th
grade) and reading (1st-5th grade), for 15 minutes each day.
2. Use Macmillan/McGraw-Hill - Math Traveler for practice and reinforcement of the
Math Sunshine State Standards.
3. Star Reading is initially used to find student's reading zones to facilitate appropriate
book selection by student and teachers. Later it is used to monitor progress of students
throughout the year.
4. Accelerated Reader is used to motivate students to read independently thus increasing
reading volumes.
5. On-line websites will be used for targeted instruction of specific Sunshine State
Standards.
6. Riverdeep’s bank of shared lesson plans will be used for additional practice,
reinforcement and remediation of students in reading. In addition teachers can create
lesson plans to meet student academic needs.
7. 3rd - 5th Grade will use FCAT Explorer at home and school for practice with FCAT
questions.
8. Distance Learning will be used to enhance areas of science, math, reading and writing
that will focus on meeting Sunshine State Standards.
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Evaluation
1. Final Reports from SuccessMaker Lab will show students practiced both reading and
math for at least 20 hours during the 2007-2008 school year. It will also give us an
overall picture of student growths in reading and math.
2. Star Reading and Math Traveler will be used to show student growth in reading and
math.
3. 39% of SWD will score level 3 or above in reading.
4. 56% of SWD will score level 3 or above in math.
Research-based
Programs
SuccessMaker Lab
Math Traveler
Riverdeep
Star Reading
Accelerated Reading
FCAT Explorer
Distance Learning
Professional
Development
Technology Tuesdays
SuccessMaker Trainings
Riverdeep Consultant will work with the Riverdeep trained teachers
Math Traveler
Star Reading
Accelerated Reading
FCAT Explorer
Objective
Strategies
Make accessible new hardware and software technologies that are available for students
in grades K-5th to use as a tool to help implement the Sunshine State Standards. Update
technology to make hardware/ software requirements for FCAT Explorer, as currently
more than 71% of student computers are currently unable to run the requirements for
FCAT Explorer.
1. Form a Technology Committee to help evaluate the use of the current software/
hardware as it relates to students use and progress. The Technology Committee will also
help with purchases in hardware/software that will be used to enrich the curriculum
2. Purchase hardware/software that meets the needs of our students. (FCAT Explorer)
3. Purchase software that focus on the Sunshine State Standards.
4. Keep the Media Center lab current for the use of Internet based research.
5. Provide Username and Passwords to students and parents for the use of FCAT
Explorer at home.
6. Accelerated Reader will be used to motivate students to read independently thus
increasing reading volumes.
7. Google Earth, United Streaming and Distance Learning will be used to enhance the
learning experience with virtual field trips.
8. Parents Night at Eastside will help parents with using Riverdeep at home.
9. Utilize Eastside's website to communicate with students and teachers, also making
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available student resources. (FCAT Explorer, Riverdeep)
Evaluation
Research-based
Programs
1. Students will use a variety of programs that will help them practice and reinforce the
Sunshine State Standards.
FCAT Explorer
Microsoft Office
Accelerated Reader
SuccessMaker
Riverdeep
Math Traveler
Star Reading
Distance Learning
Professional
Development
Technology Tuesdays
Riverdeep
Distance Learning
Objective
Strategies
The Technology Teacher Survey indicated teachers needed to improve their technology
skills. Trainings will be offered that will have a focus on technology helping teachers to
integrate technology into the class room.
1. Technology Tuesdays will offer trainings every Tuesday during the pre-school hours
to allow teachers to take trainings on the following: SuccessMaker, United Streaming,
Grade Quick Web, FCAT Explorer, Accelerated Reading, Star Reading, Riverdeep,
Edmark, Math Travler, Microsoft Office, AIM HI, PMRN, First Class and Think Link
Evaluation
Research-based
Programs
1. Sign-In sheets for inservice
2. Review all data from previously metioned programs
3. Post Technolgy Teacher Survey will show 5% improvement
4. Count hits on the Eastside Elementary's Website
SuccessMaker, United Streaming, Grade Quick Web, FCAT Explorer, Accelerated
Reading, Star Reading, Riverdeep, Edmark, Math Traveler, Microsoft Office, AIM HI,
PMRN, First Class and Think Link
Professional
Development
Trainings will be offered by a National Board Certified Teacher and the Technology
Coordinator.
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Budget
Categories of
Specific Funding Source by Total Amount
Describe Resources
Expenditure
Title
Available
Research-based Program
0
(s)/Material(s)
Technology
Purchasing hardware and Microsoft Settlement MIS 52000
software
Advisory, State, District
Professional Development Pearson SuccessMaker Title I 2000
Riverdeep
Other 0
Total: $54,000.00
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Goal:
Needs Assessment
Budget
Categories of Expenditure
Describe Resources
Specific Funding Source by Total Amount
Title
Available
Total: $0.00
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SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Yes
No
The majority of the SAC members are not employed by the school.
The SAC is composed of the principal, and an appropriately balanced number of teachers,
education support employees, students (for middle, junior high and high school only), parents,
and other business and community citizens who are representative of the ethnic, racial, and
economic community served by the school.
Measures Being Taken to Comply with SAC RequirementWe advertise in our monthly "Refrigerator Paper".
We set up a recruiting table at our Annual Title I Meeting and Open House
We post a notice on our school sign advertising the need for new members
There is an advertisement in our "Panther Pages" newsletter asking for volunteers
Our Parent Educator actively tries to recruit new members
Title I Meeting Card "Save the Date" will be sent to parents
School Messenger System will call parents
SAC Involvement
(NCLB Element 7,8)
The School Advisory Council meets monthly to address various needs at Eastside. This group of dedicated
individuals is involved in the school improvement process through planning and evaluating. A parent survey is
created yearly to collect data in order to plan for future programs and recommend improvements to be made. This
past year The Parent Involvement Tool Kit was the model used to collect parent data for our SAC committee.
The School Improvement Committee manages the School Improvement Enhancement Dollars allocated to
Eastside. Staff members submit proposals for school needs and then the SAC decides which programs to support.
Last year, SAC funded the following instructional activities and programs: Accelerated Reader, SuccessMaker
Lab, Kids Kingdom, Winter Extravaganza, Planners ( Agendas), Happy Meals, Ice Pops for survey return
incentive, and Kindercamp incentives.
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FINAL BUDGET
Categories of Expenditure Describe Resources Specific Funding Source by
Title
Research-based Program(s)/
Material(s)
Technology
Reading: FCAT Explorer,
Kaliedoscope,
Accelerated Reader books,
SuccessMaker Enterprise,
Riverdeep, Houghton Mifflin,
CRISS, Accelerated Reader,
Mathematics: McMIllan
McGraw Hill, SuccessMaker,
Acaletics,
Writing: Write Traits
Science: Scott Foresman Series
Replacement materials
Parental Involvement:
Technology:
Reading: Upgrade hardware,
license renewal for AR
Mathematics: Upgrade hardware
Writing:
Science: Hardware and Software
Parental Involvement:
Technology: Purchasing
hardware and software
Reading: State, District, Title I,
Title II,
Available: $2,150.00
Mathematics: District, Title 1
Available: $18,000.00
Writing: Title II
Available: $1,000.00
Science: School Available:
$2,000.00
Parental Involvement:
Available: $0.00
Technology: Available: $0.00
Reading: MIS Advisory Funds,
School
Technology, Title I Available:
$5,400.00
Mathematics: MIS Advisory
Funds, School Technology
Funds,
Available: $10,000.00
Writing: Available: $0.00
Science: Technology Budget,
Total Amount
Available
$23,150.00
$72,400.00
Available: $5,000.00
Parental Involvement:
Available: $0.00
Technology: Microsoft
Settlement MIS Advisory,
State, District Available:
$52,000.00
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Professional Development
Reading: SuccessMaker,
Riverdeep, CRISS
Mathematics: Acaletics,
SuccessMaker , Think Link, AIM
HI
Writing: Write Traits
Science: United Streaming,
Think Link
Parental Involvement: Dr. Ruby
Payne / Dr. Rita Pierson
workshops
Regions III and IV conferences
Reading: Title I, Title II,
District Available: $4,750.00
Mathematics: Title I, District
Available: $30,000.00
Writing: Title II
Available: $500.00
Science: District Funds
Available: $1,000.00
Parental Involvement: Title V,
Title I
$42,250.00
Other
Technology: Pearson
SuccessMaker
Riverdeep
Reading: Open Media Center
for 6 weeks during summer
Mathematics:
Writing: Extended day
program
Science:
Parental Involvement: Student
Planners
Technology:
Available: $4,000.00
Technology: Title I Available:
$2,000.00
Reading: SAC Available:
$600.00
Mathematics: Available:
$0.00
Writing: Title I
Available: $1,000.00
Science: Available: $0.00
Parental Involvement: SAC,
Donations
Available: $3,800.00
Technology: Available:
$0.00
$5,400.00
. Total: $143,200.00
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IMPLEMENTATION EVALUATION
During this school year we will be utilizing our Assessment Teacher, Math Resource Teacher, Reading Coach,
Lead Writing, and Lead Science Teachers for ongoing data to drive our instruction and development. Logs will
indicate the amount of staff development that has occurred using our data to drive instruction.
PMRN reports, Acaletics tests, Think Link, CBM-Maze tests, SuccessMaker Enterprise Lab reports, writing
practice prompts, and Science Fair participation will be used to indicate areas of needed remediation. (NCLB
Element 5)
Our school improvement efforts will be co-ordinated through administration and implemented through our
Effective School Correlate committees.
The final evaluation of our successful implementation will be based on our FCAT scores and higher student
achievement. These scores will determine the direction and focus of our school improvement goals as well as the
objectives for the 2008-2009 school year.
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Members
Signature
1) Marjorie Ellis , Teacher ________________________________________
2) Donna MacDonald , Teacher ________________________________________
3) Beth Zacharias , School Support Personnel ________________________________________
4) Jamie Young , Assistant Principal ________________________________________
5) Kim Williams , Parent ________________________________________
6) Virginia Arnold , Parent ________________________________________
7) Bonnie Townsend , Community Member ________________________________________
8) Lionel Thornton , Teacher ________________________________________
9) Toni-Ann Noyes , Principal ________________________________________
10) Kristina Goullet , Parent ________________________________________
11) Tammy Morgan , Parent ________________________________________
12) Shirley Padilla , Parent ________________________________________
13) Julie Anderson , Teacher ________________________________________
14) Valerie McBee , Parent ________________________________________
15) Kristi Mergen , Parent ________________________________________
16) Jennifer Prado , Business Member ________________________________________
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