West Chicago School District 33
2015-16 Key District Performance Indicators
Goal Update
Presentation Overview
• Review of each goal area and accompanying action plan
with evidence and status.
• Four basic gauges utilized:
Exceeded Target Goal
Met Target Goal
Progressing
Did Not Meet Target Goal
Teaching and Learning
Target Area: Second Language Learners
Goal: We will maximize the opportunity for students to acquire proficiency in more than
one language.
Target Measure: ACCESS for ELLs
Timeline: ACCESS results between 2015-2016
Target Goal
65% of ELL students will
make a 0.5 increase in their
overall composite on
ACCESS.
Evidence
Status
69% of ELL students made at
least a 0.5 increase in their
overall composite on ACCESS.
Exceeded Target Goal
15% of ELL students will
obtain an Overall Composite
of 5.0, a Reading score of 4.2
and a Writing score of 4.2 on
the ACCESS (Exit criteria).
13% of ELL students obtained
an overall composite of 5.0.
Did Not Meet Target Goal
Teaching and Learning
Target Area: Second Language Learners (continued)
Goal: We will maximize the opportunity for students to acquire proficiency in more than
one language.
Target Measure: AIMSWEB Spanish
Timeline: AIMSWEB results between 2015-2016
Target Goal
Evidence
The percentage of
Kindergarten, 1st grade, and
2nd grade students who are
proficient on the AIMSWEBSpanish screening measures
will improve by 10%.
The percentage of
Kindergarten, 1st grade, and
2nd grade students who are
proficient went from 43% in
the Fall to 56% in the Spring
(All students districtwide).
The percentage of 3rd-5th
grade students in the TwoWay Dual Language program
who are proficient on the
AIMSWEB-Spanish screening
measures will improve by
10%.
The percentage of 3rd-5th
grade students in the TwoWay Dual Language program
who are proficient went from
50% in the Fall to 48% in the
Spring (Gary School Only).
Status
Exceeded Target Goal
Did Not Meet Target Goal
Teaching and Learning
Target Area: Second Language Learners
Action Plan
Status
Create long-range plan for the Dual Language
program.
Long range plan has been completed and in
progress.
Develop thematic units based on the
Biliteracy Unit Framework.
Currently being developed as part of the long range
plan. Staff will work with grade level teams in
order to complete by Summer of 2017.
Develop a communication plan for all
stakeholders.
Completed
Create a staffing plan to prepare for the Dual
Language program to “roll up” a grade level
each year.
Create additional opportunities for parent
involvement and feedback through the Dual
Language Parent Advisory Committee.
Met four times this past school year with over 100
parents in attendance at each event.
Teaching and Learning
Target Area: Reading
Goal: We will improve literacy skills with all of our students.
Target Measure: NWEA Measures of Academic Progress, AIMSWEB Assessments
Timeline: Spring 2015 to Spring 2016
Target Goal
Evidence
Status
At least 50% of 2nd grade
students will meet or exceed
their projected growth targets
on the MAP Reading
assessment (Fall to Spring).
43% of 2nd grade students met
or exceeded their projected
growth targets on the MAP
Reading assessment (Fall to
Spring).
At least 50% of 4th through 5th
grade students will meet or
exceed their projected growth
targets on the MAP Reading
assessment.
60% of 4th through 5th grade
students met or exceeded their
projected growth targets on the
MAP Reading assessment.
Exceeded Target Goal
At least 50% of 6th through 8th
grade students will meet or
exceed their projected growth
targets on the MAP Reading.
54% of 6th through 8th grade
students met or exceeded their
projected growth targets on the
MAP Reading assessment.
Exceeded Target Goal
Did Not Meet Target Goal
Teaching and Learning
Target Area: Reading (continued)
Goal: We will improve literacy skills with all of our students.
Target Measure: NWEA Measures of Academic Progress, AIMSWEB Assessments
Timeline: Spring 2015 to Spring 2016
Target Goal
Evidence
Status
The percentage of Kindergarten,
1st grade, and 2nd grade students
who are proficient* on the
AIMSWEB screening measures
will improve by 10%.
The percentage of Kindergarten,
1st grade, and 2nd grade students
who are proficient went from
41% to 45%.
Did Not Meet Target Goal
The percentage of 3rd grade
through 5th grade students who
are proficient* on the MAP
Reading assessment will improve
by 10%.
The percentage of 3rd grade
through 5th grade students who
are proficient went from 28% in
the Spring of 2015 to 33% in the
Spring of 2016.
The percentage of 6th grade
through 8th grade students who
are proficient* on the MAP
Reading assessment will improve
by 10%.
The percentage of 6th grade
through 8th grade students who
are proficient went from 45% in
the Spring of 2015 to 43% in the
Spring of 2016.
Did Not Meet Target Goal
Did Not Meet Target Goal
Teaching and Learning
Target Area: Reading
Action Plan
Status
Provide small group reading coaching for K-5
general education teachers (English only).
Completed
Provide small group reading training for reading
coaches and administrators to support Dual
Language teachers.
Completed
Create a K-5 Balanced Literacy and Biliteracy
professional development plan to provide
ongoing support for teachers to improve their
teaching of the 8 components of Balanced
Literacy.
Completed and in-progress with Karen Beeman.
Provide Kagan training to support the use of
Cooperative Learning structures to increase
student engagement.
Completed with 94% (Day 1 and Day 2) and
65% (Advanced Training) of staff having been
trained with new staff to be trained in the
2016-17 school year.
Provide Kagan coaching to trained staff to help
support Cooperative Learning implementation.
Completed with each building having two
trained coaches on-staff.
Provide CLIMBS training to staff in order to use
research-based approaches and WIDA resources
to support ELL students in their classrooms.
Completed with 95% of staff having been
trained.
Teaching and Learning
Target Area: Mathematics
Goal: We will improve mathematics skills in all our students.
Target Measure: NWEA Measures of Academic Progress, AIMSWEB Assessments
Timeline: Spring 2015 to Spring 2016
Target Goal
Evidence
Status
At least 50% of 2nd grade
students will meet or exceed
their projected growth targets
on the MAP Math assessment
(Fall to Spring).
37% of 2nd grade students met
or exceeded their projected
growth targets on the MAP
Math assessment (Fall to
Spring).
At least 50% of 4th through 5th
grade students will meet or
exceed their projected growth
targets on the MAP Math
assessment.
59% of 4th through 5th grade
students met or exceeded their
projected growth targets on
the MAP Math assessment.
Exceeded Target Goal
At least 50% of 6th through 8th
grade students will meet or
exceed their projected growth
targets on the MAP Math
assessment.
44% of 6th through 8th grade
students met or exceeded their
projected growth targets on
the MAP Math assessment.
Did Not Meet Target Goal
Did Not Meet Target Goal
Teaching and Learning
Target Area: Mathematics (continued)
Goal: We will improve mathematics skills in all our students.
Target Measure: NWEA Measures of Academic Progress, AIMSWEB Assessments
Timeline: Spring 2015 to Spring 2016
Target Goal
Evidence
The percentage of Kindergarten,
1st grade, and 2nd grade students
who are proficient* on the
AIMSWEB screening measures
will improve by 10%.
The percentage of Kindergarten, 1st
grade, and 2nd grade students who
are proficient went from 52% in the
Spring of 2015 to 53% in the Spring
of 2016.
The percentage of 3rd grade
through 5th grade students who
are proficient on the MAP Math
assessment will improve by
10%.
The percentage of 3rd grade through
5th grade students who are
proficient went from 32% in the
Spring of 2015 to 33% in the Spring
of 2016.
The percentage of 6th grade
through 8th grade students who
are proficient* on the MAP Math
assessment will improve by
10%.
The percentage of 6th grade through
8th grade students who are
proficient went from 32% in the
Spring of 2015 to 31% in the Spring
of 2016.
Status
Target Goal Not Met
Target Goal Not Met
Target Goal Not Met
Teaching and Learning
Target Area: Mathematics
Action Plan
Status
Subject Area Committee (SAC) K-8 in Math will
continue to review and revise scope and
sequence of math curriculum to ensure
alignment to CCSS and alignment with pacing
guides and outcome assessments.
Completed
Provide K-5 grade level teams opportunities to
review the Math curriculum and provide
suggestions and feedback to the Math SAC during
School Improvement days.
Completed
Middle school Math teachers will participate in
Content Area training.
Occurring during the 2016-17 school year.
Provide Kagan training to support the use of
Cooperative Learning structures to increase
student engagement.
Completed with 94% (Day 1 and Day 2) and
65% (Advanced Training) of staff having been
trained with new staff to be trained in the
2016-17 school year.
Provide Kagan coaching to trained staff to help
support Cooperative Learning implementation.
Completed with each building having two
trained coaches on-staff.
Teaching and Learning
Target Area: Gifted and Talented Learners
Goal: We will increase the opportunity for our students to qualify for the Gifted and
Talented Program.
Target Measure: Standardized identification process for the Gifted and Talented
Program.
Timeline: Spring 2015 to Spring 2016
Target Goal
Evidence
Increase by 5%, the Gifted and
Talented programming for 3rd
through 5th grade students at
Currier and Wegner Schools.
The number of students
serviced went from 18 to
148.
In order to be identified, 100%
of students will be looked at for
potential giftedness or talent in
Math and/or Reading.
All students in the 2015-16
school year were tested.
Status
Exceeded Target Goal
Target Goal Met
Teaching and Learning
Target Area: Gifted and Talented Learners
Action Plan
Status
Full Day Gifted Specialists Coaching with
Consultant and PD.
Completed
Audit of identification services.
Completed
Middle school curriculum and resource
support for Talent and Gifted classes.
Completed
Book Study with Gifted Specialists and
Pilot Principals.
Completed
Create a Gifted and Talented Subject Area
Committee (SAC) to work on curriculum
over the summer.
In-progress
Leadership and Capacity
Target Area: National Board Certification (NBCT)
Goal: We will encourage teachers to pursue and/or obtain NBCT status beyond
licensure.
Target Measure: Full certification, Take-One, Renewal, In-District cohort
Timeline: 2018-19 School Year
Target Goal
Evidence
2% of teachers in District 33
will obtain National Board
Certification by the 2018 –
2019 school year.
21 staff members attended
an informational session on
the NBCT process and 4 staff
members have enrolled for
certification starting in the
2016-17 school year.
Status
Progressing
Leadership and Capacity
Target Area: National Board Certification (NBCT)
Action Plan
Status
A Take-One cohort will be formed
for teachers in year 2 as part of
the new teacher induction.
Completed with three different options for
year two teachers.
Build awareness and knowledge of
teachers and community in the
NBCT process and benefits to
having NBCT serving students.
Completed with staff attending information
sessions.
Leadership and Capacity
Target Area: Teacher Retention
Goal: We will improve the retention of talented staff.
Target Measure: Human Resources Data
Timeline: 2015-2018
Target Goal
70% of new hires will
reach tenure status in
3/4 years.
70% of new hires since
2013-14 school year will
complete a New Hire
Survey.
Evidence
62% of certified staff hired in
2012-13 school year will
have earned tenured status.
47% of certified staff earned
tenured status in the 201516 school year.
Status
Progressing
91% of all certified staff
completed the Illinois
5Essentials Survey.
Exceeded Target Goal
Leadership and Capacity
Target Area: Teacher Retention
Action Plan
Status
New hires since 2013 will
complete a job satisfaction survey.
Completed
We will use an after school new
teacher meeting to share results of
the New Hire survey.
In-Progress.
Results of New Hire survey will be
reviewed with Cabinet members
and principals.
Completed
Director of Human Resources will
create Exit Interview. Staff who
leave will participate in an exit
interview.
Completed and ongoing
Leadership and Capacity
Target Area: Hiring Process
Goal: We will develop a more efficient hiring process.
Target Measure:
Timeline:
Target Goal
Evidence
Status
Within 20 days of posting 84% of open positions posted
in April were filled by the
an open position, the
June 1.
position will be filled.
Progressing
50% of newly hired
teaching staff will have a
bilingual and/or ESL
endorsement.
44% of all Certified Staff
have Bilingual and/or ESL
endorsement.
Progressing
Leadership and Capacity
Target Area: Hiring Process
Action Plan
Status
Build relationships with
universities that have student
teaching programs.
Completed
Host a D33 job fair.
Completed
Review staffing with principals to
determine staffing needs.
Completed
Review all non-tenured evaluation
ratings.
Completed
Investigate the use of Ventures as
part of the hiring process.
Completed
Climate and Culture
Target Area: District Climate and Culture
Goal: We will understand the perceptions of how safe, welcoming, and supportive
the learning environments are across the district.
Target Measure: 5 Essentials Surveys, eSchool Plus System
Timeline: 2015-2017
Target Goal
Evidence
Status
Establish baseline data of Survey results from 2015-16
school year will serve as a
district climate and
baseline moving forward.
culture perceptions of
staff, students, and
families.
Progressing
100% of schools ready to
use the eSchool Plus
system for discipline
data collection in the
2016-17 school year.
Progressing
Training was completed in
2015-16 and will continue
into 2016-17 school year.
Climate and Culture
Target Area: District Climate and Culture
Action Plan
Status
Survey staff, families and students
using the Illinois 5 Essentials
survey and utilize the results of the
2014 Illinois Youth Survey.
Completed. 5Essentials area of “Involved
Families” (teacher-parent trust, parent
involvement in school, parent influence on
decision making in schools) went from a
score of 33 in 2015 to 40 in 2016, which
indicates “Average” implementation.
Develop a process for collecting
discipline data district-wide
through the District Discipline
Committee.
Completed with a unified referral process
across the district. Data has been, and will
continue to be collected using this form.
Climate and Culture
Target Area: Parent and Family Engagement
Goal: We will have a plan to actively partner with families to support their child’s
development and learning so children come to school ready to learn.
Target Measure: COFI participation and Project Charter completion
Timeline: 2015-2016
Target Goal
Evidence
Establish baseline data of
current family
engagement practices in
the district.
Project Charter for Family
Engagement Committee will
be completed in September
2016.
Status
Progressing
Ten parents will
complete the Parent
Leader training.
Twelve parents graduated
from the COFI Program
(Parent Leadership
Training).
Exceeded Target Goal
Climate and Culture
Target Area: Parent and Family Engagement
Action Plan
Status
Assess current family engagement
practices across the district through
surveys of staff and families and
through conversations with
administrators.
Project Charter for Family Engagement
Committee will be completed in
September 2016. The Project Charter
will include an assessment of current
practices.
Research best practices in family
engagement.
Project Charter for Family Engagement
Committee will be completed in
September 2016. The Project Charter
will include the research on best
practices in family engagement.
Implement Parent Leadership training
for Early Learning parents, Project Hope
parents, and Currier School parents.
Completed. The Parent Leadership
training was a tremendous success.
Climate and Culture
Target Area: Parent and Family Engagement
Goal: We will develop a plan to actively collaborate with the community in developing ideas,
making decisions and implementing plans towards families and students’ success.
Target Measure: Community event attendance and social media statistics
Timeline: 2015-16
Target Goal
Evidence
District 33 will
participate in five
community activities a
year.
The District participated in
four out of five activities.
District 33 will increase
social media following to
at least 350 Facebook
followers by June 2016.
The District Facebook Page
has over 400 followers.
Status
Progressing
Exceeded Target Goal
Climate and Culture
Target Area: Parent and Family Engagement
Action Plan
Status
District 33 staff, board of education, students
and families will participate in the following
activities:
• Mexican Independence Day
• Bloomingfest
• Railroad Days
• National Night Out
• Healthy West Chicago start-up
Completed
We will increase social media following by:
• Regular schedule of posting three
times/week.
• Utilize event function of Facebook.
• Encourage following district social media
at any district or community event.
Completed
Operational Effectiveness
Target Area: Financial Standing
Goal: To bring into and keep the district in a financially stable position going forward each
year so that adequate resources are available to meet the district’s other non-financial goals.
Target Measure: Audited Financial Report, ISBE Annual Financial Profile
Timeline: Yearly Basis
Target Goal
Evidence
We will keep the Operating
Fund Balances to Annual
Operating Expenditures
ratio between 25-50% for
each year going forward.
FY 2015 ratio at 65.20%
We will keep the Operating
Fund Balances to Annual
Operating Expenditures
ratio at or above 3.5 on a 4.0
scale. This keeps the
District in “Financial
Recognition” status.
FY 2015 designation/score is
3.70 – Recognition Status
Status
Exceeded Target Goal
Met Target Goal
Operational Effectiveness
Target Area: Financial Standing
Action Plan
Status
Recognize, manage, and forecast the
major sources of revenue available to
the school district from local, state, and
federal sources.
This is a continuous process from
year to year. Budgets are prepared
annually, with the Board of
Education updated on a monthly
basis.
Recognize, manage, and forecast the
major expenditures of the school
district to maximize effectiveness.
This is a continuous process from
year to year. Budgets are prepared
annually, with the Board of
Education updated on a monthly
basis.
Recognize and analyze significant
social, demographic, and economic
changes that may impact the financial
plan of the district.
This is a continuous process from
year to year. Budgets are prepared
annually, with the Board of
Education updated on a monthly
basis.