Ella B. Allen Elementary School
4300 Allen School Lane • Bonita, CA 91902-2309 • (619) 479-3662 • Grades K-6
Maria (Sisi) Garcia, Principal
[email protected]
http://schools.cvesd.org/schools/allen/
2013-14 School Accountability Report Card
Published During the 2014-15 School Year
Description
"EACH CHILD IS AN INDIVIDUAL
OF GREAT WORTH"
Board of Education
Marissa A. Bejarano
Leslie Bunker
Eduardo Reyes, Ed.D.
Francisco Tamayo
Glendora M. Tremper
Superintendent
Francisco Escobedo Ed.D.
[email protected]
84 East J Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910-6100
(619) 425-9600
www.cvesd.org
The Chula Vista Elementary School District is
committed to providing equal educational,
contracting, and employment opportunity to
all in strict compliance with all applicable
state and federal laws and regulations. The
District office that monitors compliance is
the Human Resources Services and Support
Office, 84 East J Street, Chula Vista, CA
91910, phone (619) 425-9600, extension
1340. Any individual who believes s/he has
been a victim of unlawful discrimination in
employment, contracting, or in an
educational program may file a formal
complaint with the District's Human
Resources Office.
Ella B. Allen Elementary is a kindergarten through sixth grade elementary school in the Chula Vista
Elementary School District. It was constructed in 1947 and modernized in 1997. Allen will be
modernized during the summer of 2015 under the funding of Proposition E. This modernization
will include improvements in energy efficiency as well as improved infrastructure for HVAC,
electrical, and broadband access for greater internet connectivity. For 13 years, beginning in
1995, Allen School was known throughout the community as the "Allen Arts Academy" because of
its' magnet school designation and daily integration of the Visual and Performing Arts into the
regular curriculum. In 2008, the school stopped receiving the additional funding necessary to
provide the comprehensive programs as in the past. Portions of the arts have been preserved
through grant writing efforts and yearly donations made by the school's Parent-Teacher Club
(PTC.) Currently, all students receive a theater arts concentration of classes focused on
integrating the listening and speaking standards of the Common Core State Standards. Despite
the changes to the previous art program at Allen, every adult is committed to looking to the
future to insure each child has access to meaningful science, technology, engineering, art, and
math instruction integrated and connected with Common Core State Standards. The staff and
community are in the exploratory stages of shifting the focus of Allen Elementary into a more
science, technology, and visual/performing arts integrated instructional program.
Allen Elementary has just recently selected a new principal during the 2014-2015 school year. Due
to this change and the change from targeted assistance to a schoolwide program for Title I, the
school community is in the process of revising and adapting the school vision to develop a
community of learners focused on all children having equal access to a quality education that
prepares them for a rapidly changing world of the 21st century. The following the vision and
mission of Allen Elementary School approved by the staff and School Site Council in September of
2014.
The students of Allen Elementary School are active contributors to a rapidly changing global
community. Allen students possess strong character traits, creative and artistic talent, and a
relentless focus on academic, social, and emotional learning . Most importantly, Allen students
are compassionate, collaborative, and self-aware citizens of the 21st century.
Mission – All adults of the Allen Elementary School community will work collaboratively to
provide a safe, warm, and nurturing learning environment, develop a deep understanding of the
Common Core State Standards, provide rigorous and relevant learning tasks, integrate science,
technology, math, and the arts across all content areas, and provide the appropriate scaffolds and
supports for every child to be a successful learner.
2013-14 School Accountability Report Card for Ella B. Allen Elementary School
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Monthly Character Education Themes:
July/August: Perseverance
September: Responsibility
October: Honesty
November: Optimism
December: Respect
January: Focus
February: Effort
March: Kindness and Compassion
April: Motivation
May: Teamwork
June: Problem-Solving
Values – We value: respect, integrity, individuality, altruism, cooperation, creativity, responsibility, and diversity.
District Profile
Located between the City of San Diego and United States/Mexico International Border, the Chula Vista Elementary School District is the
largest K-6 district in the state. The District currently serves more than 29,200 students. The District serves a community that features a
blend of residential areas, recreational facilities, open space, and light industry. The District currently operates 45 elementary schools
(including 5 dependent charter schools). In addition, two independent charter schools operate through CVESD. Five charter schools also
enroll middle school students, and two of those serve high school students as well.
Students experience a rigorous 21st century learning environment that is rooted in effective teaching practices and high-quality
instruction. Students receive an education that nurtures every child’s imagination, intellect, and sense of inquiry. Working together, we
will harness the potential of a collective intelligence rich with the imagination and creativity necessary for students to become
difference makers in the community.
The student population is ethnically diverse and is composed of African-American (4%), Asian (3%), Filipino (11%), Latino/Hispanic
(67%), other (1%), Pacific Islander (.6%), and White (14%). More than one-third of the students in the District are classified English
Learners, and 45% qualify for free and reduced-priced meal programs.
LOCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN (LCAP)
School districts are required to produce Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAPs), demonstrating how increased resources are
linked to meeting the needs of all students. In tandem, the funding formula and accountability plans increase local decision making
authority while also enhancing transparency and accountability. Here’s where our parents, teachers and students come into play.
Together, they will help our schools determine academic priorities in support of student achievement. The state’s shift to local control is
very much aligned to how we have long operated in the Chula Vista Elementary School District, where student-based decision-making is
an expectation. Now, we will have additional resources to help us close the achievement gap.
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About the SARC
A. Conditions of Learning
Every school in California is required by state law to publish a School
Accountability Report Card (SARC), by February 1 of each year. The SARC
contains information about the condition and performance of each
California public school. Under the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF)
all local educational agencies (LEAs) are required to prepare a Local
Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), which describes how they intend to
meet annual school-specific goals for all pupils, with specific activities to
address state and local priorities. Additionally, data reported in an LCAP is
to be consistent with data reported in the SARC.
State Priority: Basic
The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Basic State
Priority (Priority 1):
•
Degree to which teachers are appropriately assigned and fully
credentialed in the subject area and for the pupils they are teaching;
•
Pupils have access to standards-aligned instructional materials; and
•
School facilities are maintained in good repair.
•
•
•
•
For more information about SARC requirements, see the California
Department of Education (CDE) SARC Web page at
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/.
View this SARC online at the school and/or LEA Web sites.
For more information about the LCFF or LCAP, see the CDE LCFF
Web page at http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/lc/.
For additional information about the school, parents and community
members should contact the school at (619) 479-3662.
2013-14 Student Enrollment by Grade Level
Grade Level
Number of Students
Kinder.
46
Gr. 1--
66
Gr. 2--
59
Gr. 3--
64
Gr. 4--
60
Gr. 5--
67
Gr. 6--
66
Total--
428
Teacher Credentials
Ella B. Allen Elementary School
12-13
Fully Credentialed
Without Full Credential
0
Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence
0
Chula Vista Elementary School District
13-14
14-15
21
20
0
0
0
12-13
13-14
14-15
Fully Credentialed
♦
♦
1307
Without Full Credential
♦
♦
15
Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence
♦
♦
0
Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions at this School
Ella B. Allen Elementary School
12-13
13-14
14-15
Teachers of English Learners
0
0
0
Total Teacher Misassignments
0
0
0
Vacant Teacher Positions
0
0
0
*
“Misassignments” refers to the number of positions filled by teachers who
lack legal authorization to teach that grade level, subject area, student group,
etc. Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments
of Teachers of English Learners.
2013-14 Student Enrollment by Group
Group
Percent of Total Enrollment
Core Academic Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
2013-14 Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects
Core Academic Classes Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
Black or African American-------
2.6
American Indian or Alaska Native-----Asian-------
0.5
Filipino-------
5.6
Hispanic or Latino-------
57.7
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.0
All Schools
97.86
2.14
White
29.0
High-Poverty Schools
96.31
3.69
Two or More Races
2.3
Low-Poverty Schools
100.00
0.00
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
40.9
*
English Learners
25.0
Students with Disabilities
10.7
Location of Classes
2.3
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This School
Taught by Highly
Qualified Teachers
Not Taught by Highly
Qualified Teachers
100.00
0.00
Districtwide
High-poverty schools are defined as those schools with student eligibility of
approximately 40 percent or more in the free and reduced price meals
program. Low-poverty schools are those with student eligibility of
approximately 39 percent or less in the free and reduced price meals
program.
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Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2014-15)
The Chula Vista Elementary School District follows the State’s curriculum cycle to adopt updated, high quality textbooks and related materials. The
evaluation and adoption of textbooks and instructional materials is based on recommendations by committees of our District’s school staffs and
community members.
Students are provided with an adequate supply of Board-approved textbooks for all subject areas. The reading/language arts and mathematics
curricula are aligned with District and State content standards. All of our students have access to textbooks and supportive instructional materials in all
core subjects, which are in good condition. Core materials are available in both English and Spanish. An inventory of books is warehoused centrally for
growth needs at the schools.
The District’s vision is to prepare students to succeed in the 21st Century and is committed to providing students with 21st century tools, and the
necessary infrastructure to support said tools. The District has also invested in software applications to assist with formative and summative
assessments, literacy skills, and language acquisition. In addition, teachers are integrating technology tools to facilitate day to day tasks such as
attendance, report cards and electronic communication.
Textbooks and Instructional Materials
Year and month in which data were collected: August 2014
Core Curriculum Area
Textbooks and Instructional Materials/Year of Adoption
Reading/Language Arts
The textbooks listed are from most recent adoption:
Yes
Percent of students lacking their own assigned textbook:
0%
Mathematics
The textbooks listed are from most recent adoption:
Yes
Percent of students lacking their own assigned textbook:
0%
Science
The textbooks listed are from most recent adoption:
Yes
Percent of students lacking their own assigned textbook:
0%
History-Social Science
The textbooks listed are from most recent adoption:
Yes
Percent of students lacking their own assigned textbook:
0%
Houghton Mifflin Reading K-6 and Houghton Mifflin Lectura K-6 Spanish.
Adopted in 2002-03.
Mc Graw Hill Mathematics K-6, English and Spanish.
Adopted in 2001-02.
Houghton-Mifflin Science series for Kindergarten to Sixth Grade English
and Spanish.
Adopted Spring 2008.
Harcourt Social Studies Kindergarten – Sixth grade (English & Spanish).
Adopted Spring 2007.
School Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (Most Recent Year)
Classroom space at Allen Elementary School is adequate to support our school's current enrollment. The District maintains a planned program, which
ensures routine maintenance functions are performed on a scheduled basis. Allen custodial staff performs basic cleaning operations daily. A
modernization of the facility will occur during the summer of 2015. This modernization will include upgrades to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and
wireless broadband connectivity. Additionally, each of the classrooms will be modernized with new carpet, bulletin boards, furniture, TVs, LED lighting,
and energy efficient windows. The modernization is funded by the school bond Proposition E.
The school plant includes four main wings, an auditorium building, a visual and performing arts room, a school library, and a separate building housing
five additional classrooms. A security system monitors the school after school hours and on the weekends.
Each classroom on the Allen Elementary School campus is equipped with a telephone allowing intercommunication between administrators, the school
office, and other teachers. Each wing of the school has one walkie-talkie available for communication should telephones become non-operational.
Every classroom is equipped with a minimum of four desktop computers. Additionally, there are 50 laptops for student use in the 4th, 5th, and 6th
grade classrooms. Every teacher has an assigned laptop and there are wireless access points located throughout the campus. Learning is enhanced in
the 5th and 6th grades through the use of 3 interactive Smart Boards, 90 electronic student responders, and 30 netbooks.
A variety of student activities and services are available on the school campus outside of the school day. These include
• DASH (Dynamic After School Hours): a free two-hour after school program conducted by the City of Chula Vista Library and Recreation
Department that provides structured activities for 1st through 6th grade children.
• Extended Day Learning offers additional academic support for students in grades 3 through 6.
None of the eight emergency facilities needs specified in Education Code Section 17592.72 (c) (1) exist at our school.
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School Facility Good Repair Status (Most Recent Year)
Year and month in which data were collected: October 15, 2014
System Inspected
Repair Status
Good
Fair
Poor
Systems:
Gas Leaks, Mechanical/HVAC, Sewer
[X]
[ ]
[ ]
Interior:
Interior Surfaces
[X]
[ ]
[ ]
Cleanliness:
Overall Cleanliness, Pest/ Vermin Infestation
[X]
[ ]
[ ]
Electrical:
Electrical
[ ]
[X]
[ ]
Restrooms/Fountains:
Restrooms, Sinks/ Fountains
[X]
[ ]
[ ]
Safety:
Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials
[X]
[ ]
[ ]
Structural:
Structural Damage, Roofs
[X]
[ ]
[ ]
External:
Playground/School Grounds, Windows/ Doors/Gates/Fences
[X]
[ ]
[ ]
Overall Rating
Exemplary
Good
Fair
Poor
[ ]
[X]
[ ]
[ ]
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Repair Needed and
Action Taken or Planned
Lights out in several rooms. Principal
spoke with custodian to take care of it.
Replaced several ballasts.
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B. Pupil Outcomes
2013-14 CAASPP Results by Student Group
State Priority: Pupil Achievement
The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Pupil
Achievement State Priority (Priority 4):
•
Statewide assessments (i.e., California Assessment of Student
Performance and Progress and its successor the Standardized
Testing and Reporting Program);
•
The Academic Performance Index; and
•
The percentage of pupils who have successfully completed courses
that satisfy the requirements for entrance to the University of
California and the California State University, or career technical
education sequences or programs of study.
Group
Percent of Students Scoring at
Proficient or Advanced
Science (grades 5, 8, and 10)
All Students in the LEA
71
All Student at the School
84
Male-------
81
Female-------
87
Black or African American
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian-------
CAASPP Results for All Students - Three-Year Comparison
Filipino-------
Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced
(meeting or exceeding the state standards)
Subject
School
District
Hispanic or Latino
State
11-12 12-13 13-14 11-12 12-13 13-14 11-12 12-13 13-14
Science
*
75
83
84
68
66
71
60
59
60
Science (grades 5, 8, and 10) assessments include California Standards Tests
(CSTs), California Modified Assessment (CMA), and California Alternate
Performance Assessment (CAPA). Scores are not shown when the number of
students tested is ten or less, either because the number of students in this
category is too small for statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy.
STAR Results for All Students - Three-Year Comparison
White------Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
District
Students with Disabilities
Students Receiving Migrant
Education Services
*
ELA
77
75
74
65
68
66
54
56
55
Math
81
78
81
73
74
73
49
50
50
63
58
57
48
49
49
*
STAR Program was last administered in 2012-13. Percentages are not
calculated when the number of students tested is ten or less, either because
the number of students in this category is too small for statistical accuracy or
to protect student privacy.
Academic Performance Index Ranks - Three-Year Comparison
API Rank
API Growth by Student Group – Three-Year Comparison
Group
All Students at the School
9
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Similar Schools-------
8
9
White-------
Hispanic or Latino
---5--*
5 of 6
6 of 6
19.1
29.4
39.7
Percentages are not calculated when the number of students tested is ten or
less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for
statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy.
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B
7
-7
19
Two or More Races
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
4 of 6
12-13
Filipino-------
9
2013-14 Percent of Students Meeting Fitness Standards
11-12
Asian-------
Statewide-------
Grade
Level
10-11
American Indian or Alaska Native
2012-13
For 2014 and subsequent years, the statewide and similar schools ranks will
no longer be produced.
Actual API Change
Black or African American
2011-12
*
2010-11
CAASPP includes science assessments (CSTs, CMA, and CAPA) in grades 5, 8,
and 10. Scores are not shown when the number of students tested is ten or
less, either because the number of students in this category is too small for
statistical accuracy or to protect student privacy.
State
10-11 11-12 12-13 10-11 11-12 12-13 10-11 11-12 12-13
HSS
74
English Learners-------
(meeting or exceeding the state standards)
School
100
Two or More Races-------
Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced
Subject
75
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
English Learners
1
-32
Students with Disabilities
*
"N/D” means that no data were available to the CDE or LEA to report. “B”
means the school did not have a valid API Base and there is no Growth or
target information. “C” means the school had significant demographic
changes and there is no Growth or target information
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C. Engagement
State Priority: Parental Involvement
The SARC provides the following information relevant to the Parental Involvement State Priority (Priority 3):
•
Efforts the school district makes to seek parent input in making decisions for the school district and each schoolsite.
Opportunities for Parental Involvement
Contact person: Maria E Garcia
Contact Person Phone Number 619-479-3662
Research shows a high correlation between parent involvement and effective schools. We encourage parents to become actively involved in our
school. We have Parent Information Nights to keep parents informed about assessment, curriculum and instruction and we provide parents with ways
in which they can become partners with us in the education of their children.
Allen Elementary has a very active Parent-Teacher Club (PTC) that sponsors and coordinates many activities such as Educational Assemblies, Book Fairs,
Red Ribbon Week, Harvest Ball, Variety Show, Silent Auction, Yearbook, Parent Patrol, and Fundraisers.
The PTC also provides funding for teacher mini-grants, computers/technology, disaster preparedness, study trips, technology and other projects for the
benefit and welfare of Allen children and the community.
The school has several active committees that oversee the various programs of the school which include School Site Council, Technology, and English
Language Acquisition.
State Priority: School Climate
The SARC provides the following information relevant to the School Climate State Priority (Priority 6):
•
•
•
Pupil suspension rates;
Pupil expulsion rates; and
Other local measures on the sense of safety.
School Safety Plan
Student safety and well-being is promoted by activities including bus evacuation drills, playground supervision, drug and alcohol abuse prevention
education programs, child abuse awareness, an anti-bullying program, Parent Patrol Program, and School Safety Patrol. Established procedures are in
place at Allen Elementary School to handle disasters such as fire, earthquakes, bomb threats and/or dangerous intruders. Disaster preparedness drills
are conducted on a routine basis and we are continuing to improve upon our strategies to handle such emergencies. Students are not allowed to leave
the school building and the grounds with anyone other than their parent or guardian, or a designated adult who is listed on the student's emergency
card. Students must be signed out in the office by the parent or guardian prior to leaving the school grounds. Unfamiliar individuals will be required to
show a picture identification to office personnel before the child can be released. Parents and guardians will be asked to wait in the office while school
personnel call the child to the office. In an effort to promote the greatest safety possible, Allen Elementary is a closed campus. The Safety Plan was
approved by School Site Council on September 18, 2014.
Suspensions and Expulsions
School
11-12
12-13
13-14
Suspensions Rate
0.0
0.4
0.0
Expulsions Rate
0.0
0.0
0.0
11-12
12-13
13-14
Suspensions Rate
0.1
0.7
0.8
Expulsions Rate
0.0
0.0
0.0
11-12
12-13
13-14
Suspensions Rate
5.7
5.1
4.4
Expulsions Rate
0.1
0.1
0.1
District
State
*
The rate of suspensions and expulsions is calculated by dividing the total number of incidents by the total enrollment x 100.
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D. Other SARC Information
The information in this section is required to be in the SARC but is not
included in the state priorities for LCFF.
Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution
2013-14 Adequate Yearly Progress Overall and by Criteria
AYP Criteria
School
Number of Classrooms*
Average Class Size
1-20
District
Grade
33+
13
14
12
13
14
12
13
14
12
Kinder. 20.5
20
15
2
1
1
0
2
2
0
Gr. 1--
16.8
11
17
4
3
2
0
2
2
0
Gr. 2--
20.3
14
15
3
3
2
0
1
2
0
Met Percent Proficient: Mathematics
Gr. 3--
22.5
14
16
1
3
2
1
1
2
0
Met API Criteria
Gr. 4--
20
16
15
2
2
2
3
2
2
0
Met Graduation Rate (if applicable)
Gr. 5--
26
17
17
0
2
2
1
2
2
0
Gr. 6--
29
14
17
0
2
2
2
2
2
0
Made AYP Overall
Met Participation Rate: English-Language Arts
Met Participation Rate: Mathematics
Met Percent Proficient: English-Language Arts
*
2014-15 Federal Intervention Program
Indicator
Program Improvement Status
School
District
Not in PI
In PI
First Year of Program Improvement
Year in Program Improvement
13
Number of classes indicates how many classrooms fall into each size category
(a range of total students per classroom). At the secondary school level, this
information is reported by subject area rather than grade level.
Year 1
18
Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement
48.6
DW (determination waiver) indicates that the PI status of the school was
carried over from the prior year in accordance with the flexibility granted
through the federal waiver process.
FY 2012-13 Teacher and Administrative Salaries
Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff at this School
District
Amount
State Average for
Districts In Same
Category
Beginning Teacher Salary
$43,557
$41,507
Number of Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
Category
Academic Counselor------Counselor (Social/Behavioral or Career Development)
Library Media Teacher (Librarian)
Mid-Range Teacher Salary
$65,715
$67,890
Library Media Services Staff (Paraprofessional)
0.5
Highest Teacher Salary
$87,533
$86,174
Psychologist-------
0.3
Average Principal Salary (ES)
$115,650
$109,131
Average Principal Salary (MS)
$0
$111,937
Average Principal Salary (HS)
$0
$109,837
$220,000
$185,462
Social Worker------Nurse-------
1
Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist
Resource Specialist-------
0.4
Superintendent Salary
1
Other------Average Number of Students per Staff Member
Academic Counselor------*
14
2013-2014
Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement
*
12
21-32
One Full Time Equivalent (FTE) equals one staff member working full time;
one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent
of full time.
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Percent of District Budget
Teacher Salaries
42
42
Administrative Salaries
5
6
*
For detailed information on salaries, see the CDE Certificated Salaries &
Benefits webpage at www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/.
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FY 2012-13 Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries
Expenditures Per Pupil
Level
Average Teacher Salary
Total
Restricted
Unrestricted
$8,332.17
2,297.97
6,034.20
$69,606
District-------
♦
♦
6,626.52
$67,934
State-------
♦
♦
$4,690
$70,788
Percent Difference: School Site/District
-8.9
2.5
Percent Difference: School Site/ State
28.7
-1.7
School Site-------
Types of Services Funded at Ella B. Allen Elementary School
Site Control funds finance auxiliary staff such as additional student supervision, additional library hours, and an instructional assistant for English
Learners. Site Control moneys are also used to purchase OARS and other formative assessments used by all Allen teachers to examine student
progress and guide instruction. Additionally, Site Control funds Accelerated Reader to assist staff to promote opportunities for authentic reading
experiences for children. Site Funds are used for Waterford Learning, a computerized early literacy, math and science program for K-1 grade students
and 2nd and 3rd grade students who may need additional support in foundational skills Supplemental funds have financed Systematic ELD Instruction
for teachers along with corresponding manuals to raise the level of rigor and create consistency during English Language Development instructional
time. Finally, standards-based supplemental instructional language arts materials and mathematics manipulatives are purchased by each grade level to
strengthen students' word analysis and vocabulary skills.
Professional Development provided for Teachers at Ella B. Allen Elementary School
Each year, targeted professional improvement activities are provided for teachers, instructional aides, and other employees. Activities reflect the
school's goals and objectives and are part of our School Single Site Plan. Staff development topics for 2014-2015 school year is aligned with 2013-2014
District Multiple Measures assessment data. This information, in conjunction with the Common Core State Standards, establishes a need for
Systematic English Language Development, Writing Strategies within Text Types, and developing strategies fro students to access and evaluate more
complex text. Staff continues to receive training to enhance reading instruction, students' critical thinking skills, and conceptual development of
mathematics. Students' speaking and listening skills are developed through planned academic discourse opportunities. Content mastery is
determined through performance-based assessments and tasks. Professional development is conducted in a variety of ways, for example, after school
workshops, grade level collaboration, vertical cross-grade level collaboration, individual mentoring of teachers, and an observation-feedback cycle from
the principal.
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