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2011-2012 School Improvement Plan

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LEA or Charter Name/Number: Rockingham County Schools - 790     
School Name/Number: Stoneville Elementary School- 390
School Address: 203 Stone Street Stoneville, NC  27048
Plan Year(s): 2010-2012
Date prepared: 22-Sep-10
Principal Signature:    
Local Board Approval Signature:   Date
 
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School Improvement Team Membership
From GS §115C-105.27: “The principal of each school, representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and teacher assistants assigned to the school building, and parents of children enrolled in the school shall constitute a school improvement team to develop a school improvement plan to improve student performance. Representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and teacher assistants shall be elected by their respective groups by secret ballot....Parents serving on school improvement teams shall reflect the racial and socioeconomic composition of the students enrolled in that school and shall not be members of the building-level staff.”
Committee Position* Name Committee Position* Signature
Principal Deborah Claybrook Committee Member  
Assistant Principal Representative Kisha Willis Committee Member  
Teacher Representative K Gail Watford Committee Member  
Teacher Representative 1st Ronda Holcomb Secretary  
Teacher Representative 2nd Misty Campbell Committee Member  
Teacher Representative 3rd Molithia Spencer Co-Chair  
Teacher Representative 4th Amy Bullins Committee Member  
Teacher Representative 5th Denise Sears Co-Chair  
Teacher Representative BEP Ken Dowdle Committee Member  
Teacher Representative EC Heather Hicks Committee Member  
Teacher Representative Title I Angel Garrett Committee Member  
Teacher Representative ESL Roman Gunn Committee Member  
Inst. Support Representative Stephanie Wray Committee Member  
Teacher Assistant Representative Susan Campbell Committee Member  
Parent Representative Ronnie Bullins Committee Member  
Parent Representative Brandy Beasley Committee Member  
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       

School Vision and Mission Statements for Stoneville Elementary School
   
   
   
Vision:  
To teach all students to become productive citizens and lifelong learners.
   
Mission:  
The mission of Stoneville Elementary School is to provide a variety of academic, social, emotional, and physical learning experiences to ensure the growth of all students.  We are dedicated to fostering a safe and welcoming environment that nurtures a strong sense of community.
Belief Statements
Schools:
• Should be a safe and secure environment that is conducive to learning.
• Should not only be safe physically, but also emotionally for all students, families, and staff.
• Should be welcoming and inviting for all students, families, and staff.
• Should reflect a team effort between the staff and community.
• Should be mindful and respectful of cultural differences.
• Should be equipped to meet the needs of all children.
• Should produce life long learners and productive citizens.
• Should be a place of continual learning for students, families, and staff.
Learning:
• Should strive for our entire school body to become 21st Century Learners.
• Should aim to develop globally competitive students.
• Should make meaningful connections and be interactive to ensure success for all students.
• Should start at home and be a partnership between families and schools.
Stoneville Elementary School Data and Summary Analysis
                   
Use data identified on the Data Sources tab (or from other sources) as the basis for understanding the school and identifying priority areas for improvement.
   
Guiding Questions: Review school data and consider a variety of perspectives including overall school/student performance, sub-group performance, attendance, teacher satisfaction, instructional practice (from walk-through/observations), and student learning (also from walk-through/observations as well as data).
1. What does the analysis tell you about your school's strengths?
After reviewing all testing data and through direct communication with Dr. Lew Johnson, Director of Testing and  Accountability, we conclude that our strengths are the following: 
*Stoneville Elementary made Adequate Yearly Progress.
*61.2% of all students in grades 3-5 were proficient in Reading and 79.2% were proficient in Math.
*Stoneville Elementary had the highest percentage of student growth in Rockingham County Elementary Schools.
*66.9% of white students were proficient in Reading.
*78.7% of Hispanic students and 81.3% of white students were proficient in Math.
*100% of all classrooms have ActivBoards and are connected to the Internet.
*When analyzing the attendance data over the past 3 years, we have observed a positive growth trend.
*At Stoneville Elementary, teachers feel that we have adequate staff development opportunities, resources, supplies, and facilities.
In order for our school to show growth and proficiency, we have utilized all available support staff.  Our BEP (Music, PE, Media, and Computer) teachers, teacher assistants, paid tutors, ESL teachers, EC teachers, and Title I Intervention Specialists have had a direct impact on the growth of our students.  Through the use of small groups, remediation groups, and tutoring, our students achieved the highest growth of elementary schools in Rockingham County.  Teachers collaborate together in order to provide effective instruction and common assessments in each grade.  Our instructional coach is utilized by staff members to strengthen their practice.  We have many opportunities to enhance our skills through a wide variety of professional development workshops.  Technology is utilized throughout the school to maximize student achievement.
                   
2. What does the analysis tell you about your schools gaps or opportunities for improvement?
After reviewing all testing data and through direct communication with Dr. Lew Johnson, Director of Testing and  Accountability, we conclude that our opportunities for improvement are the following:
*We need to focus on improving student attendance, as it is weaker than other schools.
*We need to raise student achievement in Reading with our Hispanic subgroup.
*We need to raise student achievement in Math with our Economically Disadvantaged subgroup.
*We need to focus on raising the achievement of our EC students in Reading and Math.
*We are concerned about the lack of funding for our paid tutors.

In order for our school to become proficient in all areas, we need to place extra emphasis on our subgroup populations.  We have directly benefited from having paid tutors in the past.  We are concerned that the lack of funding may widen the achievement gap for these subgroups.  We have the lowest attendance percentage in the county.   Therefore, we need to develop strategies to increase student attendance.
3. What is data is missing, and how will you go about collecting this information for future use?
Dr. Lew Johnson, Director of Testing and  Accountability, is very efficient at gathering and analyzing data. He disaggregates and distributes any relevant data in a timely manner.  He meets with administration and grade levels in our CASA meetings to assist us in interpreting data and grouping students for the most beneficial instruction.
4. Based upon the analysis conducted, what 3-5 top priorities emerge for the school?
Cite relevant evidence from your analysis to support these priorities. 
1.  To achieve proficiency through Safe Harbor by all subgroups in Reading.
2.  To achieve proficiency through Safe Harbor by all subgroups in Math.
3.  In order for our school to be led by 21st Century professionals, we will seek appropriate staff development opportunities.

Reading
All subgroups did not make AYP in Reading.  Further, Rockingham County is in LEA School Improvement because of low achievement among the EC population.

Math
All subgroups did not make AYP in Math.  Further, Rockingham County is in LEA School Improvement because of low achievement among the EC population.

Staff Development
We need to receive further training to become 21st Century Professionals in order to produce globally competitive students.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Priority Goal 1 and Associated Strategies
Plan/Do
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Area for improvement and supporting data:
Stoneville Elementary School is concerned about meeting the new performance targets of NCLB in reading.  While the school has improved from 60.3 % proficient to 61.5 % proficient this past year and achieved AYP, this rate of improvement is not sufficient to meet ongoing targets.
Hispanic subgroup-42.6% (Target Goal 43.2%)  (Based on 2009/2010 Data)
LEA School Improvement- EC Population 
At Stoneville Elementary only 7% of the 27 EC students were proficient in reading. 
 
School Goal 1:
To improve student reading performance in all grades in all subgroups of students.
Supports this district goal: 
Rockingham County Schools will produce globally competitive students.
 
 
 
Target:
To achieve proficiency through Safe Harbor by all subgroups in Reading.
Indicator:
End of year test results in grades 1-2 and EOG results in grades 3-5
Milestone date:
Jun-11
 
Goal 1 Improvement Strategies – Identify research-based strategies whenever possible.
Strategy 1:
Strategy: To utilize the Wilson Program, Fountas and Pinnell, and Word Build to reach our EC Population.
Action steps:
1. Attend Wilson, Fountas and Pinnell, and Word Build Trainings.
 
5.  Collaboration between Classroom teacher and EC teacher.
2. Implement small groups as part of daily instruction. 
6.  Purchase adequate supplies to support the programs.
3. Attend CASA meetings to analyze data to determine the best student placement.
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4. Integrate technology through the use of  Wilson flipcharts.
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Strategy 2:
Strategy:To utilize our ESL teachers and Title I Intervention Specialists to improve proficiency with our Hispanic Subgroup.
Action steps:
1.Train teachers using the SIOP Model (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) and WIDA  for teachers.
 
5.  Collaboration between Classroom teacher and ESL teacher.
2.   Attend Fountas and Pinnell and Word Build Trainings.
6.  Provide tutoring from a paid tutor.
3. Provide parent involvement targeting Hispanic Parents.
7.  Provide after school tutoring for struggling students.
4. CASA meetings to discuss data and student grouping.
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Strategy 3:
Strategy:To Promote good attendance through the "Be There Bears Club"
Action steps:
1. Provide weekly incentives for students with weekly perfect attendance and no more than 2 tardies.
 
5.  Use grant money to fund program.
2.  Provide monthly awards for perfect attendance through spinning the prize wheel.
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3.  Promote competition with the classes for the most days with perfect attendance.
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4.  Provide brag tags to students who reach certain attendance goals.
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Plan/Do
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
How will we fund these strategies?  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Funding source 1:
Federal funds for exceptional children
Funding amount:
 
 
Funding source 2:
Federal funds - Title I
Funding amount:
$10,000
 
Funding source 3:
Other
Funding amount:
$7,000
 
Funding source 4:
Federal funds - Title I
Funding amount:
$12,000
 
Funding source 5:
Other
Funding amount:
$3,000
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total initiative funding:
$32,000
 
Numbers in red indicate a shortage in our funding for the 2010-2011.    We have insufficient funding for our paid tutors and staff development.
Review frequency:
Semi-annually
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assigned implementation team:
Classroom Teachers, EC Staff, ESL Staff, Renee Halpin, Title I Staff
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What data will be used to determine whether the strategies were deployed with fidelity?
Attendance Data
Benchmark Data and Common Assessment Data
Lesson Plan Documentation
Wilson Assessment Results (WADE)
End of Grade Tests Results
How will you determine whether the strategies led to progress toward the goal? (Include formative, benchmark, and summative data as appropriate.)
We will analyze all data provided from the assessments listed above, along with consultations with Dr. Lew Johnson, Director of Testing and  Accountability.  Remediation will be provided for those who are not on target for success.
What does data show regarding the results of the implemented strategies?
 
Act
Based upon identified results, should/how should strategies be changed?
 

Priority Goal 2 and Associated Strategies
Plan/Do  
Area for improvement and supporting data:
Stoneville Elementary School is concerned about our subgroups meeting the performance targets of NCLB in Math.  While the school has improved from 77.2 % proficient to 88.6 % proficient this past year and achieved AYP, this rate of improvement is not reflected with some of our subgroups.
Economically Disadvantaged subgroup-71.8% (Target Goal 77.2%)  (Based on 2009/2010 Data)
LEA School Improvement- EC Population
At Stoneville Elementary only 26% of the 27 EC students were proficient in math.
 
School Goal 2: To improve student math performance in all grades in all subgroups of students.
Supports this district goal:  Rockingham County Schools will produce globally competitive students.  
 
 
Target: To achieve proficiency through Safe Harbor by all subgroups in Math.
Indicator: End of year test results in grades 1-2 and EOG results in grades 3-5
Milestone date: 8-Jun-11
 
Goal 2 Improvement Strategies – Identify research-based strategies whenever possible.
Strategy 1: Strategy:To utilize small group direct instruction through the use of manipulatives to reach our EC Population.
Action steps:
1.  Use of Math Manipulative Kits and online virtual manipulatives, along with ActivBoard Flipcharts.   5. Attend CASA meetings to analyze data to determine the best student placement.
2.  Collaboration between Classroom teacher and EC teacher. 6.  Preteach essential Math vocabulary.
3.  Utilize instructional strategies with Math Foundations. 7.Provide parental training on math strategies at Family Math Night.
4.  Attend Math Staff Development. 8.
Strategy 2: Strategy:To utilize small group direct instruction through the use of manipulatives to reach our Economically Disadvantaged subgroup.
Action steps:
1.  Use of Math Manipulative Kits and online virtual manipulatives, along with ActivBoard Flipcharts.   5. Attend CASA meetings to analyze data to determine the best student placement.
2.  Collaboration between Classroom teacher, instructional coach, and support staff teachers. 6.  Preteach essential Math vocabulary.
3.  Utilize instructional strategies with Math Foundations. 7. Provide parental training on math strategies at Family Math Night.
4.  Attend Math Staff Development. 8.Provide tutoring from a paid tutor and provide after school tutoring for struggling students.
Strategy 3: Strategy:To Promote good attendance through the "Be There Bears Club"
Action steps:
1. Provide weekly incentives for students with weekly perfect attendance and no more than 2 tardies.   5.  Use grant money to fund program.
2.  Provide monthly awards for perfect attendance through spinning the prize wheel. 6.
3.  Promote competition with the classes for the most days with perfect attendance. 7.
4.  Provide brag tags to students who reach certain attendance goals. 8.
Plan/Do    
How will we fund these strategies?  
 
Funding source 1: Federal funds for exceptional children Funding amount:  
Funding source 2: Federal funds - Title I Funding amount: $10,000  
Funding source 3: Other Funding amount: $2,400  
Funding source 4: Federal funds - Title I Funding amount: $12,000  
Funding source 5: Other Funding amount: $3,000  
Total initiative funding: $27,400  
Numbers in red indicate a shortage in our funding for the 2010-2011.    We have insufficient funding for our paid tutors and staff development.
Review frequency: Semi-annually  
 
Assigned implementation team: Classroom Teachers, EC Staff, ESL Staff, Renee Halpin, Title I Intervention Specialists
Check What data will be used to determine whether the strategies were deployed with fidelity?
Attendance Data
Benchmark Data and Common Assessment Data
Lesson Plan Documentation
End of Grade Tests Results
Grade Level Common Assessments
How will you determine whether the strategies led to progress toward the goal? (Include formative, benchmark, and summative data as appropriate.)
We will analyze all data provided from the assessments listed above, along with consultations with Dr. Lew Johnson, Director of Testing and  Accountability.  Remediation will be provided for those who are not on target for success.
What does data show regarding the results of the implemented strategies?
 
Act Based upon identified results, should/how should strategies be changed?
 

Priority Goal 3 and Associated Strategies
Plan/Do  
Area for improvement and supporting data:
In order for our school to be led by 21st Century professionals, we will seek appropriate staff development opportunities.
Due to low performance of some of our subgroups, we need to enhance our teaching in order to meet the differentiated needs of all students.
To be prepared as a 21st Century professional, we need adequate training with new technology.
 
School Goal 3: In order for our school to be led by 21st Century professionals, we will seek appropriate staff development opportunities.
Supports this district goal:  Rockingham County Schools will be led by 21st Century professionals  
 
 
Target: For all staff to seek appropriate staff development opportunities.
Indicator: Lesson plan documentation, SeaSystem Surveys, walk through, teacher observations
Milestone date: 10-Jun-11
 
Goal 3 Improvement Strategies – Identify research-based strategies whenever possible.
Strategy 1: Strategy:To become technology literate.
Action steps:
1. Utilize the instructional technology specialist.   5.  Develop technology centered lesson plans.
2.  Utilize the Level 1 and Level 2 contacts and instructional coach at our school. 6
3.  Attend available technology workshops in the district,  PTE Consortium, LearnNC, and Teacher Academy. 7.
4.  Identify technology training needs within our school and provide in house training. 8.
Strategy 2: Strategy:  Apply newly acquired skills to increase student use of technology in the classroom.
Action steps:
1.  Create interactive lessons.   5.  Analyze data in CASA meetings to determine appropriate use of technology to meet the needs of our students.
2.  Use various modes of technology to enhance student projects.  For example, Flipcharts, Flip Videos, Skype, Movie Maker Presentations, Plotting Stories with Google Maps. 6.
3.  Teach students to apply their knowledge to make independent technology based projects. 7.
4.  Utilize technology through grade level Project Based Learning Activities. 8.
Plan/Do    
How will we fund these strategies?
 
Funding source 1: Local district funds Funding amount: $1,000  
Funding source 2: Local district funds Funding amount: $3,000  
Funding source 3: Select a funding source Funding amount:  
Funding source 4: Select a funding source Funding amount:  
Funding source 5: Select a funding source Funding amount:  
Total initiative funding: $4,000  
Numbers in red indicate a shortage in our funding for the 2010-2011.    We have insufficient funding for staff development.
Review frequency: Semi-annually  
 
Assigned implementation team: Instructional Coach, Level 1 and Level 2 Building Technology Support, Instructional technology Specialist, Administration, and Classroom Teachers
Check What data will be used to determine whether the strategies were deployed with fidelity?
Training evaluations
Lesson Plan Documentation
Lesson Observation
Student Projects
Surveys
Teacher Developed Technology Media (Flipcharts, Flip Videos, etc.)
Minutes from CASA meetings
How will you determine whether the strategies led to progress toward the goal? (Include formative, benchmark, and summative data as appropriate.)
Teacher and student knowledge of how to use the various modes of technology to enhance student learning and achievement.
What does data show regarding the results of the implemented strategies?
 
Act Based upon identified results, should/how should strategies be changed?