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SCHOOL:<br />
PRINCIPAL:<br />
DATE:<br />
WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS<br />
<strong>Membership</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> <strong>Team</strong> <strong>2008</strong> - 2012<br />
<strong>Leesville</strong> <strong>Road</strong> ES<br />
Cecelia Chapman<br />
March - <strong>2008</strong><br />
CORE / LEADERSHIP TEAM MEMBERS:<br />
Name: SIP Responsibility / <strong>School</strong>-based job title:<br />
Cecelia Chapman Principal<br />
Che-Von Stone Assistant Principal<br />
Mary Millan <strong>School</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> <strong>Team</strong> Co-Chair, AIG Teacher<br />
Krista Chern <strong>School</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> Co-Chair, Kindergarten Teacher<br />
Suzanne Averett Instructional Resource Teacher<br />
Billie Staples First Grade Teacher<br />
Diana Barbee Third Grade Teacher<br />
Joanne Halychyn Fourth Grade Teacher<br />
Allison Kniedler Fifth Grade Teacher<br />
Gwen McLean Counselor<br />
Teacher Assistant<br />
Amy Brien Cross Categorical Resource<br />
Christine Allison Parent<br />
Judy Lee Parent<br />
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Shila Nordone Community Volunteer<br />
Katie Currin 2nd Grade<br />
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SCHOOL:<br />
DATE:<br />
MISSION STATEMENT:<br />
WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS<br />
Mission, Vision, and Value Statements <strong>2008</strong>-2012<br />
<strong>Leesville</strong> <strong>Road</strong> ES<br />
March - <strong>2008</strong><br />
The <strong>Leesville</strong> <strong>Road</strong> Elementary Community will educate each student to reach his or her full potential.<br />
VISION STATEMENT:<br />
The <strong>Leesville</strong> <strong>Road</strong> Elementary <strong>School</strong> community will work collaboratively to provide a challenging environment in<br />
which students will enthusiastically take reponsibility for their learning as they prepare to be successful citizens in the<br />
21st century.<br />
VALUE STATEMENT:<br />
*High expectations are necessary for each individual to achieve excellence. *Learning is a lifelong process. *All<br />
students are valuable and capable <strong>of</strong> reaching their utmost potential. *Education is the collective responsibility <strong>of</strong> the<br />
student, home, school, and the community. *Each student and staff member is responsible for his/her own actions.<br />
*Accomplishments <strong>of</strong> students and staff are celebrated. *A secure, interactive environment that encourages creativity,<br />
critical thinking, and exploration is provided. *Students are being prepared to become responsible citizens in a<br />
diverse, global, and technological society.<br />
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Wake County Public <strong>School</strong> System - <strong>School</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> Planning<br />
Summary <strong>of</strong> Goals, Key Processes and Action Steps <strong>2008</strong> - 2012 (Created 2010 - 2012)<br />
Board Goal: WCPSS students will demonstrate high academic growth; by 2014, all students will graduate on-time<br />
prepared to compete globally.<br />
SCHOOL: <strong>Leesville</strong> <strong>Road</strong> ES LEA: Wake County (920)<br />
Strategic Directive: Focus on Learning and Teaching<br />
State Board <strong>of</strong> Education Goal: Globally Competitive Students<br />
SCHOOL GOAL: By 2011, 78% <strong>of</strong> K-3 students will demonstrate pr<strong>of</strong>iciency in all Math strands on the District<br />
Summative Assessments. The percentage <strong>of</strong> SWD in grades 4-5 making their growth targets will increase from<br />
41.7% to 44% as measured by the EOG.<br />
GOAL MANAGER: Mary Millan<br />
Data Justification for Goal based on a comprehensive needs assessment:<br />
The trend in 2005-2006, 2006-2007, <strong>2008</strong>-2009, and 2009-2010 was that not all subgroups made high growth.<br />
Key Processes & Action Steps(1 Key Processes)<br />
1 Key Process: PLTs will collaborate and plan differentiated instruction to meet the needs <strong>of</strong> all<br />
student subgroups.<br />
Process Manager: Joanne Halychyn and PLTs<br />
Completion Date: 06/11<br />
Math Expressions; K.I.T, K-3; Sharpen Your Thinking, 3-5; K-2 and 3-5 math<br />
Resources:<br />
manipulative kits; K-5 alignment lessons; Science Kit, K-5; Teacher Leaders;<br />
Teacher Assistants; Access any conversions that the state and/or WCPSS<br />
permits; DPI Indicators; Superstar/Sunshine Math; Study Island, K-5; C-MAPP;<br />
Elementary Math Blackboard; Blooms question stems; Blue Diamond<br />
Restrainers:<br />
Assessments; EVAAS<br />
Time<br />
PLTs will track and analyze data from EVAAS, Blue Diamond Assessments and<br />
Measurable Process Checks: other common assessments quarterly to determine effectiveness <strong>of</strong> instruction.<br />
Action Steps<br />
1 Action Step Train staff in K-5 Math programs.<br />
Timeline: From: 07/09 To: 06/11<br />
2 Action Step Utilize tools with math program to differentiate instruction <strong>of</strong><br />
the curriculum.<br />
Timeline: From: 07/09 To: 06/11<br />
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Wake County Public <strong>School</strong> System - <strong>School</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> Planning<br />
Summary <strong>of</strong> Goals, Key Processes and Action Steps <strong>2008</strong> - 2012 (Created 2010 - 2012)<br />
Board Goal: WCPSS students will demonstrate high academic growth; by 2014, all students will graduate on-time<br />
prepared to compete globally.<br />
SCHOOL: <strong>Leesville</strong> <strong>Road</strong> ES LEA: Wake County (920)<br />
Strategic Directive: Focus on Learning and Teaching<br />
State Board <strong>of</strong> Education Goal: Globally Competitive Students<br />
SCHOOL GOAL: By 2011, the number <strong>of</strong> students K-5 At Risk will decrease by 5% as measured by Universal<br />
Screening. The percentage <strong>of</strong> SWD in grades 4-5 will increase pr<strong>of</strong>iciency from 49% to 51% as measured by the<br />
Reading EOG. SWD in grades 4-5 will also maintain growth.<br />
GOAL MANAGER: Minda Griffin<br />
Data Justification for Goal based on a comprehensive needs assessment:<br />
The trend in 2005-2006, 2006-2007, <strong>2008</strong>-2009 was that not all subgroups made high growth.<br />
Key Processes & Action Steps(1 Key Processes)<br />
1 Key Process: Teachers will analyze student assessment data by subgroup to guide instruction.<br />
Process Manager: Amy Brien and PLTs<br />
Completion Date: 06/11<br />
Blue Diamond Assessments; Running Records; Receptive pr<strong>of</strong>ile cards; EOG<br />
Resources:<br />
data; SRA/ALP data updates; Staff Book Study; Support Teachers; Houghton<br />
Mifflin Reading program; 2-5 Reading Focus Lessons; Academically and<br />
Intellectually Gifted data updates; Progress Monitoring Data from PLTs; Leveled<br />
Readers; tutorial programs; Computer S<strong>of</strong>tware; Universal Screening; Common<br />
Formative Assessments; Data Wall; EVAAS<br />
Variability with disaggregating and using data for instruction; time management<br />
Restrainers:<br />
for differentiation; varying ability to differentiate instruction/manage strategies<br />
PLT's will review and analyze Universal Screening and Progress Monitoring data<br />
Measurable Process Checks: quarterly in order to determine the effectiveness <strong>of</strong> reading instruction.<br />
Action Steps<br />
1 Action Step Disaggregate student performance data quarterly, by<br />
Timeline:<br />
subgroup, and discuss student pr<strong>of</strong>iciency at PLT.<br />
From: 07/09 To: 06/11<br />
2 Action Step Teachers will use the data to differentiate instruction.<br />
Timeline: From: 07/09 To: 06/11<br />
3 Action Step Teachers will incorporate science content into literacy<br />
instruction<br />
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Timeline: From: 07/09 To: 06/11<br />
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Wake County Public <strong>School</strong> System - <strong>School</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> Planning<br />
Summary <strong>of</strong> Goals, Key Processes and Action Steps <strong>2008</strong> - 2012 (Created 2010 - 2012)<br />
Board Goal: WCPSS students will demonstrate high academic growth; by 2014, all students will graduate on-time<br />
prepared to compete globally.<br />
SCHOOL: <strong>Leesville</strong> <strong>Road</strong> ES LEA: Wake County (920)<br />
Strategic Directive: Focus on Learning and Teaching<br />
State Board <strong>of</strong> Education Goal: Globally Competitive Students<br />
SCHOOL GOAL: By 2011, <strong>Leesville</strong> <strong>Road</strong> Elementary Writing Feature Strands Pr<strong>of</strong>iciency will increase from 58.5%<br />
to 68.5% at level 3 and 4 as measured by the 2-5 analytic writing rubrics. The Stage <strong>of</strong> Writing for K-1 students will<br />
increase from 79.7% to 84.7% as measured by the last unassisted writing sample.<br />
GOAL MANAGER: Suzanne Averett<br />
Data Justification for Goal based on a comprehensive needs assessment:<br />
The trend in 2006-2007, 2007-<strong>2008</strong>, <strong>2008</strong>-2009, and 2009-2010 was that not all subgroups were pr<strong>of</strong>icient based on<br />
the data.<br />
Key Processes & Action Steps(1 Key Processes)<br />
1 Key Process: PLTs will make use <strong>of</strong> the K-5 and WCPSS writing plan as means to increase<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>iciency <strong>of</strong> feature strands.<br />
Process Manager: Krista Chern and PLTs<br />
Completion Date: 06/11<br />
Lucy Calkins Units <strong>of</strong> Study (K-5); LRES and WCPSS Writing Plan; Literacy<br />
Resources:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>ile Cards; K-Kids Mail Delivery; Write Traits; Handwriting Without Tears; The<br />
Writers (4th); IRT; 3-5 Writing Binder<br />
Time to use all the resources<br />
Restrainers:<br />
PLTs analyze K-5 Unassisted Writing Samples and Common Writing<br />
Measurable Process Checks: Assessments quarterly in order to determine the effectiveness <strong>of</strong> writing<br />
instruction.<br />
Action Steps<br />
1 Action Step Staff will collaborate in using vertical PLT meetings.<br />
Timeline: From: 07/09 To: 06/11<br />
2 Action Step Teachers will incorporate science content into literacy<br />
instruction.<br />
Timeline: From: 07/09 To: 06/11<br />
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Wake County Public <strong>School</strong> System - <strong>School</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> Planning<br />
Summary <strong>of</strong> Goals, Key Processes and Action Steps <strong>2008</strong> - 2012 (Created 2010 - 2012)<br />
Board Goal: WCPSS students will demonstrate high academic growth; by 2014, all students will graduate on-time<br />
prepared to compete globally.<br />
SCHOOL: <strong>Leesville</strong> <strong>Road</strong> ES LEA: Wake County (920)<br />
Strategic Directive: Systems and Structures to Support <strong>School</strong>s<br />
State Board <strong>of</strong> Education Goal: 21st Century Systems<br />
SCHOOL GOAL: By 2011, <strong>Leesville</strong> generated surveys and TWC surveys from parents, staff, and students will show<br />
a 95% rating <strong>of</strong> <strong>Leesville</strong> <strong>Road</strong> Elementary as a safe and healthy learning environment.<br />
GOAL MANAGER: Cecelia Chapman<br />
Data Justification for Goal based on a comprehensive needs assessment:<br />
The trend <strong>of</strong> annual surveys<br />
Key Processes & Action Steps(3 Key Processes)<br />
1 Key Process: Implement steps to increase awareness that <strong>Leesville</strong> is a caring and orderly<br />
school.<br />
Process Manager: Gwen McLean and PLTs<br />
Completion Date: 06/11<br />
We Paws to build character-character education program (classroom based),<br />
Resources:<br />
Staff, Teacher Working Conditions (TWC) surveys, PBIS, Terrific Kids, K-Kids,<br />
WLES, PTA Cubs Closet, WCPSS <strong>School</strong> Manager, Terrific Kids, Newsletters,<br />
Safety Patrol, Blackboard sites, LES website, Awards Assembly, PrinciPALS,<br />
guidance counselors, LES student clubs.<br />
Cost, Supplies/Donations, unplanned events<br />
Restrainers:<br />
Administrators, PLTs, and PTA will evaluate the programs yearly that increase<br />
Measurable Process Checks: student awareness that LES is a caring and orderly school.<br />
Action Steps<br />
1 Action Step Utilize various programs and clubs to enhance and encourage<br />
students' good behavior skills and uphold school wide<br />
expectations<br />
Timeline: From: 07/09 To: 06/11<br />
2 Action Step Utilize character education and guidance programs to increase<br />
student awareness <strong>of</strong> what good character means.<br />
Timeline: From: 07/09 To: 06/11<br />
3 Action Step Utilize safety patrol, ROAR expectations, and staff duties to<br />
create an orderly environment for arrival and dismissal.<br />
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Timeline: From: 07/09 To: 06/11<br />
2 Key Process: Strengthen staff awareness <strong>of</strong> PBIS.<br />
Process Manager: Maggie Carlisi and PLTs<br />
Completion Date: 06/11<br />
Crisis plan and team, Emergency Operations Plan, <strong>School</strong> Counselors, Trained<br />
Resources:<br />
Staff, <strong>School</strong> Psychologist, PBIS, Character Education program, Second Step<br />
K-2.; SWIS data; PBIS lesson plans; cub coupons; cub cash; school store; PBIS<br />
<strong>Team</strong> and sub-committees; guidance lessons<br />
Time, unplanned events, staff turnover<br />
Restrainers:<br />
Administrators and PLTs will monitor SWIS data bi-monthly in order to increase<br />
Measurable Process Checks: staff awareness <strong>of</strong> PBIS.<br />
Action Steps<br />
1 Action Step Utilize PBIS, which teaches students school-wide behaviors<br />
and expectations.<br />
Timeline: From: 07/09 To: 06/11<br />
2 Action Step Utilize classroom guidance lessons to help students solve<br />
conflicts through discussion and teach students procedures for<br />
reporting threats and acts <strong>of</strong> violence.<br />
Timeline: From: 07/09 To: 06/11<br />
3 Action Step Train staff on the PBIS expectations.<br />
Timeline: From: 07/09 To: 06/11<br />
3 Key Process: Strengthen LES as an orderly and caring school through increased teacher<br />
retention and 1:1 mentor/mentee ratio<br />
Process Manager: Cecilia Chapman<br />
Completion Date: 06/11<br />
Mentor program, Staff development, BT monthly meetings, PLTs<br />
Resources:<br />
Alignment <strong>of</strong> mentor/mentee by grade level<br />
Restrainers:<br />
Administrators, Mentor Coordinator, and PLTs will analyze PLT and TWC survey<br />
Measurable Process Checks: results, evaluating the programs yearly to increase teacher retention.<br />
Action Steps<br />
1 Action Step Utilize mentor program resources.<br />
Timeline: From: 07/09 To: 06/11<br />
2 Action Step All staff will have up to five duty free lunch and five planning<br />
periods per week.<br />
Timeline: From: 07/09 To: 06/11<br />
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Wake County Public <strong>School</strong> System - <strong>School</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> Planning<br />
Summary <strong>of</strong> Goals, Key Processes and Action Steps <strong>2008</strong> - 2012 (Created 2010 - 2012)<br />
Board Goal: WCPSS students will demonstrate high academic growth; by 2014, all students will graduate on-time<br />
prepared to compete globally.<br />
SCHOOL: <strong>Leesville</strong> <strong>Road</strong> ES LEA: Wake County (920)<br />
Strategic Directive: Systems and Structures to Support <strong>School</strong>s<br />
State Board <strong>of</strong> Education Goal: 21st Century Systems<br />
SCHOOL GOAL: By 2011, <strong>Leesville</strong> <strong>Road</strong> Elementary <strong>School</strong> will encourage and increase family volunteer hours by<br />
300 hours each year as measured by the volunteer log system and community and business support will increase.<br />
GOAL MANAGER: Che-Von Stone<br />
Data Justification for Goal based on a comprehensive needs assessment:<br />
The trend in 2007-<strong>2008</strong> and <strong>2008</strong>-2009 was that volunteer data showed more <strong>of</strong> an increase compared to community<br />
and business support data.<br />
Key Processes & Action Steps(2 Key Processes)<br />
1 Key Process: Strengthen community and business support<br />
Process Manager: Cristine Allison<br />
Completion Date: 06/11<br />
PTA, Tutors, Parent Volunteers, Harris Teeter, Out to Eat sponsers - Chick-Fil-A,<br />
Resources:<br />
BackYard Burger, Miltons Pizza, Papa Johns; Book Fair, Target, Box Tops, Food<br />
Lion, K-Kids, <strong>Leesville</strong> Middle/High student volunteers, Cubs Closet, SAS, Cisco,<br />
Junior Achievement, Boys and Girls Club, Special Olympics, Sunset Slushie,<br />
DARE, Odyssey <strong>of</strong> the Mind, Scripps National Spelling Bee, PAGE, YMCA, Mary<br />
Kay Cosmetics<br />
Recruitment, Economy, Communication<br />
Restrainers:<br />
PTA collects money received from out to eat night and other community sources,<br />
Measurable Process Checks: treasurer's report, calendar and schedule <strong>of</strong> activities in order to determine the<br />
progress <strong>of</strong> our goal.<br />
Action Steps<br />
1 Action Step Continue to invite community and local businesses to donate<br />
time and items to support family involvement activities (such<br />
as sock hop, book fair, Sylvan,Project Enlightment)<br />
Timeline: From: 07/08 To: 06/11<br />
2 Action Step Utilize PTA Out To Eat Night to bring funds into the school<br />
Timeline: From: 07/08 To: 06/11<br />
3 Action Step Utilize and expand book fair night to include the community<br />
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Timeline: From: 07/08 To: 06/11<br />
2 Key Process: Enhance family involvement<br />
Process Manager: Allison Kniedler<br />
Completion Date: 06/11<br />
PTA, <strong>School</strong> Orientation, Meet the Teacher, Open House, Newsletters,<br />
Resources:<br />
Blackboard Sites, LES Website, Parent workshops, Recorded messages,<br />
Computer Volunteer log, at home volunteer log.<br />
Transportation, Time, Jobs, Economy, inconsistent use <strong>of</strong> the volunteer log<br />
Restrainers:<br />
PTA and Administrators will monitor and analyze volunteer hours quarterly in<br />
Measurable Process Checks: order to determine progress toward our goal.<br />
Action Steps<br />
1 Action Step Continue to provide family centered activities such as the spirit<br />
nights, sock hop, Dance Fest, Field Day, Family Picnic, and<br />
additional family events.<br />
Timeline: From: 07/08 To: 06/11<br />
2 Action Step Strengthen parent involvment <strong>of</strong> PTA by creating a desire for<br />
parents to attend.<br />
Timeline: From: 07/08 To: 06/11<br />
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Wake County Public <strong>School</strong> System - <strong>School</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> Planning<br />
Waiver Request - <strong>2008</strong> - 2012 (Created 2010 - 2012)<br />
Waivers should be related to school improvement.<br />
Create a separate page for each waiver.<br />
<strong>School</strong> Name: <strong>Leesville</strong> <strong>Road</strong> ES Date <strong>of</strong> Request: February - <strong>2008</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> Year: 2007 - <strong>2008</strong><br />
Waiver Requested: Class size for 4th and 5th grades.<br />
Policy to be Waived: Class - GS115C.301<br />
How will this waiver impact school improvement?<br />
In order to accommodate and reach the needs <strong>of</strong> all students, we need to be able to have smaller class sizes.<br />
Population is becoming more diverse and with that comes a variety <strong>of</strong> additional needs.<br />
Please indicate the type <strong>of</strong> waiver:<br />
X<br />
State<br />
Local<br />
Waiver requested on: <strong>2008</strong>-02-21<br />
Waiver status: APPROVED<br />
Approval Date: August <strong>2008</strong><br />
Administrators Notes: Effective July 1, <strong>2008</strong>- June 30, 2011 for grades 4-12.<br />
State Waiver<br />
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Wake County Public <strong>School</strong> System - <strong>School</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> Planning<br />
Summary Sheet <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development Activities (Created 2010 - 2012)<br />
<strong>School</strong> Name: <strong>Leesville</strong> <strong>Road</strong> ES For <strong>School</strong> Year: <strong>2008</strong> - 2009<br />
Activity / Topic Participants Goal Supported<br />
1. Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Book Study<br />
2. <strong>School</strong> Data Analysis<br />
3. Technology information sessions<br />
4. Conflict Cycle<br />
all staff Healthy <strong>School</strong>s<br />
Certified Staff Reading, Writing, and Math<br />
Achievement<br />
All certified staff Reading, Math and Writing<br />
All staff<br />
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achievement; Community and<br />
Family Involvement<br />
Healthy <strong>School</strong>s
Wake County Public <strong>School</strong> System - <strong>School</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> Planning<br />
Summary Sheet <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development Activities (Created 2010 - 2012)<br />
<strong>School</strong> Name: <strong>Leesville</strong> <strong>Road</strong> ES For <strong>School</strong> Year: 2009 - 2010<br />
Activity / Topic Participants Goal Supported<br />
1. Implementing PBS at LES<br />
2. Guided Reading in the Classroom<br />
All Staff<br />
Certified staff<br />
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By 2011, annual WCPSS 360<br />
degree Feedback and TWC<br />
surveys from parents, staff, and<br />
students will show an increase<br />
from 95% to 98% rating <strong>Leesville</strong><br />
<strong>Road</strong> Elementary as a safe,<br />
healthy, learning environment.<br />
By 2011, the number <strong>of</strong> students<br />
K-5 At Risk will decrease by 7%<br />
as measured by the Universal<br />
Screening. The percentage <strong>of</strong><br />
SWD students in grades 4-5<br />
making their growth targets will<br />
increase from 50% to 60% as<br />
measured by the Reading EOG.<br />
All other subgroups will maintain<br />
growth.
Wake County Public <strong>School</strong> System - <strong>School</strong> <strong>Improvement</strong> Planning<br />
Early Release Requests <strong>2008</strong> - 2012, Year<br />
<strong>School</strong> Name: <strong>Leesville</strong> <strong>Road</strong> ES<br />
For <strong>School</strong> Year:<br />
Date Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development Activities Status<br />
1.<br />
2.<br />
3.<br />
4.<br />
Administrator notes:<br />
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