SamuelGompersSch SchoolImprovementPlan 07/01/2014-06/30/2018 2 SchoolProfile Demographics SamuelGompersSch 5701WynnefieldAve Philadelphia,PA19131 (215)581-5503 FederalAccountabilityDesignation:Focus TitleIStatus:Yes SchoolwideStatus:Yes Principal:PhillipDeLuca Superintendent:WilliamHite StakeholderInvolvement Name Role Phillip DeLuca BuildingPrincipal:SchoolImprovementPlan Debbie Toney CommunityRepresentative Dr. William Place EdSpecialist-Other Clyde Jones ElementarySchoolTeacher-RegularEducation Tamika Purvines IntermediateUnitStaffMember Dawn Fassett Parent 3 FederalPrograms SchoolImprovement AllTitleISchoolsrequiredtocompleteimprovementplansmustassuretothePennsylvania DepartmentofEducationtheschool'scompliancewiththefollowingexpectationsby developingandimplementinganimprovementplanorotherwisetakingactionsthatmeet theexpectationsdescribedbytheAssuranceslistedbelow.Assurances1through12 TheschoolhasverifiedthefollowingAssurances: • Assurance1:ThisSchoolImprovementPlancontainsActionPlansthataddress eachreasonwhythisschoolfailedtomakeAnnualMeasurableObjectives(AMOs) and/orisidentifiedinthelowest10%ofTitleIschools. • Assurance2:Theresourcesneededforfullimplementationoftheactionplans hereindocumentedhavebeenidentifiedandthenecessaryapprovalsobtainedto allowtheprocurementandallocationoftheseresources. • Assurance3:Documentationoftheresourcesneededforfullimplementationofthe actionplanshereindocumented;includingspecific,relatedbudgetaryinformation, isavailableforreviewuponrequestbytheLEAorSEA. • Assurance4:IfdesignatedasaPriorityorFocusSchoolthedistricthasdetermined whole-schoolmeaningfulinterventionsdirectlyassociatedwiththeunmetAMO(s). • Assurance5:Theschoolimprovementplancoversatwo-yearperiod. • Assurance6:Theschoolhasadoptedand/orcontinuedpoliciesandpractices concerningtheschool'scoreacademicsubjectsthathavethegreatestlikelihoodof improvingstudentachievement. • Assurance7:HighperformingLEAswithvarieddemographicconditionshave showntheysharecommoncharacteristics.Thefollowingninecharacteristicsare embeddedintheplan: o ClearandSharedFocus o HighStandardsandExpectations o EffectiveLeadership o HighLevelsofCollaborationandCommunication o Curriculum,InstructionandAssessmentAlignedwithStandards 4 • • o FrequentMonitoringofTeachingandLearning o FocusedProfessionalDevelopment o SupportiveLearningEnvironment o HighLevelsofCommunityandParentInvolvement Assurance8:FocusSchoolsmustimplementlocallydevelopedinterventions associatedwithaminimumofoneofthebelowprinciples,whilePrioritySchools mustimplementallseven: o Providingstrongleadershipby:(1)reviewingtheperformanceofthe currentprincipal;(2)eitherreplacingtheprincipalifsuchachangeis necessarytoensurestrongandeffectiveleadershipordemonstratingtothe StateEducationAgencythatthecurrentprincipalhasatrackrecordin improvingachievementandhastheabilitytoleadtheturnaroundeffort;and (3)providingtheprincipalwithoperationalflexibilityintheareasof scheduling,staff,curriculumandbudget. o Ensuringthatteachersareeffectiveandabletoimproveinstructionby:(1) reviewingthequalityofallstaffandretainingonlythosewhoare determinedtobeeffectiveandhavetheabilitytobesuccessfulinthe turnaroundeffort;and(2)preventingineffectiveteachersfromtransferring totheseschools. o Redesigntheschoolday,week,oryeartoincludeadditionaltimeforstudent learningandteachercollaboration o Strengthentheschool’sinstructionalprogrambasedonstudentneedsand ensuringthattheinstructionalprogramisresearch-based,rigorous,and alignedwithstateacademiccontentstandards. o Usedatatoinforminstructionandforcontinuousimprovement,including providingtimeforcollaborationontheuseofdata. o Establishaschoolenvironmentthatimprovesschoolsafetyanddiscipline andaddressesothernon-academicfactorsthatimpactstudentachievement, suchasstudents’social,emotionalandhealthneeds. o Provideongoingmechanismsforfamilyandcommunityengagement Assurance9:Theschoolimprovementplandelineatesresponsibilitiesfulfilledby theschool,theLEAandtheSEAservingtheschoolundertheplan. 5 • Statement10:Establishspecificannual,measurabletargetsforcontinuousand substantialprogressbyeachrelevantsubgroup,whichwillensureallsuchgroupsof students,updatetoalignwiththenewAMOstoclosetheachievementgap • Statement11:Amentoring/inductionprogramusedwithteachersnewtothe schoolexists;theessentialelementsofthementoring/inductionprogramare documentedandthedocumentationisavailableforreviewuponrequestbyLEAor SEAauthorities. • Statement12:Allparentswithenrolledstudentswillreceiveanannualnotification letterwhichincludesthereasonsforitsidentificationasPriorityorFocusandthe school’splantoimprovestudentachievement. Assurance13 Theschooliscommunicatingwithparentsregardingschoolimprovementeffortsvia thefollowingstrategies: • Districtwebpage • District'sannualreport • ShortMessageSystems(phoneblasts) • ShortMessageSystems(emailblasts) • FamilyNight/OpenHouse/BacktoSchoolNight/Meet-the-TeachersNight,etc. • Parent-TeacherConferences AssuranceforPrioritySchools(AnnuallyUpdatedSIP) Theschoolhasindicatedthefollowingresponsetoindicateifithascompletedan evaluationwiththeassistanceofourAcademicRecoveryLiaison: No CoordinationofPrograms TechnicalAssistance 6 TheLEAprovidesguidance,technicalassistanceandsupporttoschoolsdevelopingschoolwide programsintheareasofneedsassessment,comprehensiveplanning,implementation,and evaluationofschoolwideprogramandrequirements. Describethetechnicalassistanceprovided.Explainwhyitwasconsideredhighquality technicalassistance. TheOfficeofFederalProgramsDesign&ImplementationthroughtheSchoolImprovement processensuresastrategic,collaborativedecision-makingprocessthatsupportsthe schoolsinordertoimprovestudentachievement,educatorquality,andadministrative leadership.Technicalassistanceisprovidedtoguideadatadriven,strategicplanning processthatincludesthedevelopmentofaneedsassessment,comprehensiveplan, evidenceofsuccessforprogressmonitoringandon-goingevaluationoftheplanfor effectiveandrelevance. Provider IU26/OfficeofFederal ProgramsDesignand Implementation IU26/OfficeofFederal ProgramsDesignand Implementation IU26/OfficeofFederal ProgramsDesignand Implementation IU26/OfficeofFederal ProgramsDesignand Implementation IU26/OfficeofFederal ProgramsDesignand Implementation IU26/OfficeofFederal ProgramsDesignand Implementation IU26/OfficeofFederal ProgramsDesignand Implementation IU26/OfficeofFederal ProgramsDesignand Implementation IU26/OfficeofFederal ProgramsDesignand Implementation IU26/OfficeofFederal ProgramsDesignand Implementation IU26/OfficeofFederal ProgramsDesignand Implementation MeetingDate TypeofAssistance 9/1/2016 12:00:00AM IntroductionMeeting/SchoolVist 11/30/2016 12:00:00AM ComprehensivePlanning 12/16/2016 12:00:00AM ComprehensisveProgressMonitoring 1/12/2017 12:00:00AM ComprehensisveProgressMonitoring 2/1/2017 12:00:00AM FederalMonitoringSupport 2/20/2017 12:00:00AM TechnicalSupportNeedsAssessment RootCauseAnalysis 2/28/2017 12:00:00AM SchoolLevelPlanSupport 3/1/2017 12:00:00AM DistrictWideSchoolDrop-InSessions: Worksessionstosupportschoolswiththe SY17-18GoalSetting DistrictWideSchoolDrop-InSessions: Worksessionstosupportschoolswiththe SY17-18GoalSetting BudgetDrop-InSessions:Worksessions tosupportschoolsinplanningfor comprehensivepanandflexibility BudgetMeetings:Supportschoolsin finalizingFY17budget 3/7/2017 12:00:00AM 3/13/2017 12:00:00AM 3/20/2017 12:00:00AM 7 IU26/OfficeofFederal ProgramsDesignand Implementation IU26/OfficeofFederal ProgramsDesignand Implementation 4/17/2017 12:00:00AM 4/25/2017 12:00:00AM TechnicalSupportwiththedevelopment ofevidencedbasedstrategies,actions steps,andindicatorsofsuccess School-wideGoalSettingSupport StudentAssessmentofProgress Describestrategiesorprocessesthathaveincludedteachersinthedecisionsregardingthe useofacademicassessmentstoimprovetheachievementofindividualstudentsandthe overallinstructionalprogram. WehaveweeklyLeadershipTeammeetings,weeklyGradeGroupMeetings,andMonthly SchoolAdvisoryCouncilmeetingstodiscussacademicprgressandwaystoimprovestudnet outcomes. Inordertoassiststudentsinmeetingchallengingachievementgoals,increased instructionaltimeisanecessity.Pleaseindicate(yes/no)theoptionsforincreasedtimethat studentswillhaveaccesstoifidentifiedasat-riskoffailingorfailingtomeetachievement standards. Options ExtendedSchoolDay/TutoringPrograms Reading Math Science BeforeSchool AfterSchool Lunch/StudyPeriods SummerSchoolProgram Reading Math Science In-classInstructionalSupport PullOutInstructionalSupport YesorNo Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No No No No Yes Yes CoordinationandIntegrationofServicesandPrograms ThepurposeofaTitle1SchoolwideProgramistoimprovetheeducationalprogramofthe entireschoolandtoimprovetheeducationalopportunitiesforALLstudents.Incarryingout theSWP,schoolsareencouragedtoconsolidate/integratefundsfromstate,localand federalprograms.Thisconsolidationoffundsprovidesflexibilityintheuseofthefundsand maximizestheopportunitiesforstudents,teachersandparents.Fundseligiblefor consolidationare: 8 •AnyfederaleducationprogramadministratedbytheUnitedStatesDepartmentofEducation, exceptReadingFirst. oCompetitive/discretionarygrantsmaybepartoftheconsolidation,butactivitiesdescribed withinthecompetitive/discretionarygrantapplicationMUSTbecarriedout. •Allstateandlocalresourcesavailabletotheschool(Ifstateandlocalfundsareconsolidated withintheSWP,theschoolmustensurethatanystateand/orlocalrequirementsregarding theuseoffundsaremet.) Isyourschoolconsolidatingfunds? No,theschooldoesnotintendtoconsolidatethefunds. FederalGrantProgram AmountofGrant State/LocalGrantProgram AmountofGrant 9 NeedsAssessment SchoolAccomplishments Accomplishment#1: MetthePAAnnualAcademicGrowthStandardsinMathacrossthelast3years. Accomplishment#2: MetthePAAcademicGrowthStandardsinEnglishLanguageArtsacrossthelast3years. Accomplishment#3: TestParticipationRateReading/Math89.6 Accomplishment#4: TestParticipationRateScience92.86 Accomplishment#5: TestParticipationWriting90.34 Accomplishment#6: MettheAcademicGrowthStandardsinELA/Literature. Accomplishment#7: ThePromotionRateis96.96. SchoolConcerns Concern#1: 50.3SchoolPerformanceProfileBuildingLevelScoreDesignationFocus Concern#2: 20.4%proficientoradvancedonReadingPSSA 27.49%fordidnotshowapositivethreeyeartrendinReading 28.21%Grade3Reading 10 Concern#3: 3.4%proficientoradvancedonMathematicsPSSA Concern#4: SchooldidnotmeettheacademicgrowthstandardinScience Concern#5: 8.33%proficientoradvancedinWriting Concern#6: 23.0% Truancy YTD Concern#7: 25.4% Tardiness YTD Concern#8: Suspension Rate 26 YTD PrioritizedSystemicChallenges SystemicChallenge#1(GuidingQuestion#4)Ensurethatthereisasystemwithintheschoolthatfully ensuresconsistentimplementationofeffectiveinstructionalpracticesthatmeettheneedsofallstudents acrossallclassroomsandalignswiththePennsylvaniaFrameworkforTeaching AlignedConcerns: 50.3SchoolPerformanceProfileBuildingLevelScoreDesignationFocus 3.4%proficientoradvancedonMathematicsPSSA 20.4%proficientoradvancedonReadingPSSA 27.49%fordidnotshowapositivethreeyeartrendinReading 28.21%Grade3Reading SchooldidnotmeettheacademicgrowthstandardinScience 11 8.33%proficientoradvancedinWriting 23.0% Truancy YTD SystemicChallenge#2(GuidingQuestion#6)Ensurethatthereisasystemwithintheschoolthat fullyensuresasafeandsupportiveenvironmentforallstudents. AlignedConcerns: 50.3SchoolPerformanceProfileBuildingLevelScoreDesignationFocus 23.0% Truancy YTD 25.4% Tardiness YTD Suspension Rate 26 YTD 12 SchoolLevelPlan ActionPlans Goal#1:Ensurethatthereisasystemwithintheschoolthatfullyensuresconsistentimplementationof effectiveinstructionalpracticesthatmeettheneedsofallstudentsacrossallclassroomsandalignswith thePennsylvaniaFrameworkforTeaching IndicatorsofEffectiveness: Type:Interim DataSource:Pre/PostTestReportsUsingCommonCoreStandards Quarterly November2014,January2015,April2015 SpecificTargets:10%Increaseinthenumberofstudentsproficient/advancedin readingandmathfrombaselinetoendassessment.(Pre/Post) Type:Annual DataSource:SchoolPerformanceProfile September2014–May2015 SpecificTargets:IncreasebuildingScore Type:Annual DataSource:PVAAS September2014-May2015 SpecificTargets:___100__%ofallPVAASreportedgradelevelswillhavemetor exceededthestandardforPAAcademicGrowthinmathandreading. Type:Interim DataSource:EndofUnitAssessments Monthly October2014-June2015 SpecificTargets:___10___%increaseinthenumberofstudentsscoring proficient/advancedinReading&Mathcomparedtopreviousschoolyear Strategies: DifferentiatedInstruction 13 Description: DifferentiatedInstructionwillbeimplementedschoolwidebyallteachers andstaff.Lessonswillbedifferentiatedbyprocess,productandcontentto ensureconsistentimplementationofeffectiveinstructionalpractices. Teacherswillusemultipleinstructionalstrategies(e.g.flexiblegrouping, SIOPetc.)thatactivelyengageandmeetstudentslearningneedsacrossall classrooms SASAlignment:Instruction InformalandFormalObservations Description: Theleadershipteamwillmonitortheimplementationofinstructional strategiesthroughlessonplansandformal/informalobservations.This processwillensuretheconsistentimplementationofeffectiveinstructional practicesthatmeettheneedsofallstudentsacrossallclassroomsandaligns withthePennsylvaniaFrameworkforTeaching. SASAlignment:Noneselected ProfessionalDevelopment Description: ProfessionalDevelopmentonresearchbasedstrategiesandbestpracticesin readingandmathwillbeofferedtoensureconsistentimplementationof effectiveinstructionalpracticesthatmeettheneedsofallstudentsacrossall classroomsandalignswiththePennsylvaniaFrameworkforteaching. SASAlignment:Noneselected FollowingaMathInstructionalBlockwithFidelity. Description: Goodteachingthatutilizesinstructionaltimewellwithasmallgroupapproachto meettheneedsofstudentshasproventoyeildresults. SASAlignment:Noneselected WeeklyGradegroupmeetingsandfacultymeetingsthatwillinclude Mathcontentfocusandplanningseesionsanddataanalysis 14 Description: Researchindicatesthatteamplanningandproblemsolvingisacharateristicof qualityinsytructionalprograms SASAlignment:Noneselected Coachingandinformalobservations(Math) Description: Teachertrainingandcoachingduringtheyearhasalsobeenproventobean effectivewaytoimprovestudentsoutcomes.Theschooldatahasseen improvementswiththesesteps. SASAlignment:Noneselected TeacherswillbefollowingaLiteracyInstructionalBlockwithfidelity Description: Goodteachingthatutilizesinstructionaltimewellwithasmallgroupapproachto meettheneedsofstudentshasproventoyeildresults. SASAlignment:Noneselected WeeklyGradegroupmeetingsandfacultymeetings Description: Researchindicatesthatteamplanningandproblemsolvingisacharateristicof qualityinsytructionalprograms. SASAlignment:Noneselected Coachingandinformalobservations Description: 15 Teachertrainingandcoachingduringtheyearhasalsobeenproventobean effectivewaytoimprovestudentsoutcomes.Theschooldatahasseen improvementswiththesesteps. SASAlignment:Noneselected ReferralstotheStudentTherapeuticSupportProgram/STS(Holcomb) toidentifystudentsinneedofbehavioralsupports Description: Studentswhoaretaughtsocialskillsandgettherapyforbehavioralhealthona consistentbasiswillshowimprovement. SASAlignment:SafeandSupportiveSchools Utilizeeffectiveclassroommanagementtechniquesthatpromote positivebehavior. Description: Effectiveclassroommanagementwillresultinareductionofclimateconcerns SASAlignment:SafeandSupportiveSchools Recognizegoodbehaviorandprovideweeklyincentives Description: Whenpositivebehaviorisrecognized,thecultureofaschoolcnabetransformedto beingapositiveplacetobe. SASAlignment:SafeandSupportiveSchools TeacherswillfollowtheTruancyProtocol Description: ParentswhohavebeennotifiedofTruancytendtoreduceabsencesthefollowing year SASAlignment:SafeandSupportiveSchools 16 GradeGroupMeetingsandFacultyMeetingswillprovidetimeand meetingstoresolveattendanceconcerns Description: Researchindicatesthatteamplanningandproblemsolvingisacharateristicof qualityinsytructionalprograms SASAlignment:SafeandSupportiveSchools Celebrateperfectattendanceandexcellentattendanceregularlywith incentivesandrecognition Description: Postiveschoolexperiencesandrewardsleadtostudentsbeingexcitedabout attendingschool SASAlignment:SafeandSupportiveSchools FollowaLiteracyInstructionalBlockwithfidelity Description: Goodteachingthatutilizesinstructionaltimewellwithasmallgroupapproachto meettheneedsofstudentshasproventoyeildresults. SASAlignment:Instruction WeeklyGradegroupmeetingsandfacultymeetingsthatwillincludean EarlyLiteracycontentfocus,planningseesions,anddataanalysis Description: Researchindicatesthatteamplanningandproblemsolvingisacharateristicof qualityinsytructionalprograms SASAlignment:Instruction Coachingandinformalobservations(Literacy) 17 Description: Teachertrainingandcoachingduringtheyearhasalsobeenproventobean effectivewaytoimprovestudentsoutcomes.Theschooldatahasseen improvementswiththesesteps. SASAlignment:Instruction ImplementationSteps: DifferentiatedInstructionProfessionalDevelopment Description: ProfessionaldevelopmentonDifferentiatedInstructionwillbeofferedtoall teacherstoensureconsistentimplementationofeffectiveinstructionalpractices thatmeettheneedsofallstudentsacrossallclassrooms.Strategieswillincludethe useofmanipulativesinmaththroughoutallgradesaswellashowtousepreand posttestsdatatodriveinstructionalpracticesandstudentgrouping. Agenda Sign-inSheets ExitSlips StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s):ProfessionalEducation SupportedStrategies: • DifferentiatedInstruction DifferentiatedInstruction-LessonPlans Description: Teacherswilldeveloplessonplansthatincludedifferentiatedpracticesbyprocess, contentandproduct.Thiswillensurestudentsareactivelyengagedandmeetthe learningneedsofallstudentsacrossallclassroomsandalignedwiththePA Frameworkofteaching.Principalwillgivefeedbackonlessonplanningtoensure 18 differentiationisplannedforbylookingforgrouping,teachermadetests,and materialsusedforcontentandteachermodeling. LessonPlans ReflectiveFeedback StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s):ProfessionalEducation SupportedStrategies: • DifferentiatedInstruction DifferentiatedInstruction-LessonPlanReview Description: Administratorswillreviewlessonplanstoensureplansaredifferentiatedby content,processandproductthatactivelyengagesandmeetsstudentlearning needs. LessonPlans ReflectiveFeedback StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s):ProfessionalEducation SupportedStrategies: • DifferentiatedInstruction DifferentiatedInstruction–Observation Description: Administratorswillobservedifferentiatedpracticesinclassroomusingthe walkthroughprocesstoensurestudentsareactivelyengagedandmeetthelearning 19 needsofallstudentsacrossallclassroomsandalignedwiththePAFrameworkof teaching.Datawillbecollectedtodriveprofessionaldevelopment. Lessonplans ReflectiveFeedback StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s):ProfessionalEducation SupportedStrategies: • DifferentiatedInstruction Informalandformalobservations-Calendar Description: Ayear-longwalkthroughcalendarwillbedevelopedtoensurefrequencyofvisiting classroomstomonitorimplementationofeffectiveinstructionalpractices. Walkthroughschedules StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s):ProfessionalEducation SupportedStrategies: • InformalandFormalObservations Informalandformalobservations-ObservationProtocol Description: Ayear-longwalkthroughcalendarwillbedevelopedtoensurethefrequencyof visitingclassroomstomonitorimplementationofeffectiveinstructionalpractices. Principalwillusedatatodriveprofessionaldevelopmentpracticesandtowork withstaff1:1oringroupstoensureproficientteaching. 20 Walkthroughschedules StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s):ProfessionalEducation SupportedStrategies: • InformalandFormalObservations Informalandformalobservations-Walkthroughprotocolcommunication Description: Theleadershipwillshareandexplainthewalkthroughprotocoltoallteachersand stafftoensureteachersplanandcreatelessonsbasedontheDanielson Framework. Agenda Sign-insheet StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s):ProfessionalEducation SupportedStrategies: • InformalandFormalObservations Informalandformalobservations-ConductWalkThroughs Description: TheLeadershipTeamwillconductwalkthroughsusingtheDanielsonFramework toensureconsistentimplementationofeffectiveinstructionalpracticesthatmeet theneedsofallstudentsacrossallclassroomsandalignswiththePennsylvania FrameworkforTeaching.DatafromwalkthroughwillbesharedwithstaffandThe LeadershipTeamwillprovidetheneededsupportandtrainingtostaff. Walkthroughprotocol StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 21 ProgramArea(s):ProfessionalEducation SupportedStrategies: • InformalandFormalObservations InformalandformalObservation-Feedback Description: Leadershipwillofferreflectivefeedbackonobservedpracticestoensureconsistent implementationofeffectiveinstructionalpracticesthatmeettheneedsofall studentsacrossallclassroomsandalignswiththePennsylvaniaFrameworkfor Teaching.LeadershipTeamwillfocusonthe9Instructionalpracticesin Reading.TechnicalSubjectsandMath.Agenda Sign-insheets ExitSlips StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s):ProfessionalEducation SupportedStrategies: • InformalandFormalObservations InformalandformalObservation-InstructionalCoaching Description: Leadershipteamwillofferinstructionalcoachingtostafforteacherswhostruggle withimplementingdifferentiatedinstructionalpracticeswithfidelity.Thefocus willbeonthethe9InstructionalpracticesinReading.TechnicalSubjectsandMath. ScheduleofInstructionalCoaches StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s):ProfessionalEducation 22 SupportedStrategies: • InformalandFormalObservations ProfessionalDevelopment-NeedsAssessment Description: Administratorswillconductaprofessionaldevelopmentneedsassessment.Using datafromDanielsonFrameworkObservations(formalandinformal)aswell walkthroughdataonthe9Practices,acalendarandplanoftopicswillbecreated bytheschool. NeedsAssessment TitleIBinder StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s):ProfessionalEducation SupportedStrategies: • ProfessionalDevelopment ProfessionalDevelopment-AnalyzeDatafromNeedsAssessment Description: Administratorswillreviewandanalyzeresultsfromtheneedsassessment.Using gradegroup,plannedDistrictPDdaysandafterschool,TheLeadershipTeamwill developacalendarandtopicsfocusingonthe9Instructionalpracticesin Reading.TechnicalSubjectsandMath.NeedsAssessment NeedsAssessmentResults TitleIBinder StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s):ProfessionalEducation 23 SupportedStrategies: • ProfessionalDevelopment ProfessionalDevelopment-Calendar Description: Aprofessionaldevelopmentcalendarwillbedevelopedthataddressesareas highlightedbytheneedsassessment,observationandstudentdata.TheLeadership Teamwilldecidedatesandtimesandthefocusofthetrainingswillrevolvearound the9InstructionalpracticesinReading.TechnicalSubjectsandMath.Year-longPD calendar TitleIBinder StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s):ProfessionalEducation SupportedStrategies: • ProfessionalDevelopment ProfessionalDevelopment-Trainings Description: StaffandleadershipwillbeselectedtofacilitateanddeliverProfessional Developmentoverthecourseoftheyear.UsingtheLeadTeacher,Principal,and DistrictPersonell,allteacherswillgethighqualityPDonthe9Instructional practicesinReading.TechnicalSubjectsandMath. Year-longPDcalendar TitleIBinder StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s):ProfessionalEducation 24 SupportedStrategies: • ProfessionalDevelopment ProfessionalDevelopment-Monitoringtheeffectivenessofthe ProfessionalDevelopmentSession Description: Leadershipwillusetheobservationprocesstoensurethatprofessionaleducation increasesalleducators’teachingskillsbasedoneffectivepracticeresearch,with attentiongiventothedifferentiatedneedsofstudents.Thedatacollectedwill ensurethatthequalityofinstructionisimproving. Year-longPDcalendar TitleIBinder StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s):ProfessionalEducation SupportedStrategies: • ProfessionalDevelopment ProfessionalDevelopment-InstructionalCoaching Description: Leadershipteamwillofferinstructionalcoachingtostafforteacherswhostruggle withimplementingresearchbasedstrategies/bestpracticeswithfidelity.Using gradegroup,plannedPDdays,andafterschoollearningopportunities,teacherswil gethighqualitytrainingintheareofthe9Instructionalpracticesin Reading.TechnicalSubjectsandMath. ScheduleofInstructionalCoaches StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 25 ProgramArea(s):ProfessionalEducation SupportedStrategies: • ProfessionalDevelopment WeeklyGradegroupmeetingsandfacultymeetingsthatwillincludeMath contentfocusandplanningsessionsanddataanalysis-Organizethe meeting Description: Anaylyzestudentdataandobservationdataofteacherstoplanfortheweekly GradeGroupMeetings. StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s): SupportedStrategies: • WeeklyGradegroupmeetingsandfacultymeetingsthatwillincludeMathcontent focusandplanningseesionsanddataanalysis WeeklyGradegroupmeetingsandfacultymeetingsthatwillinclude Mathcontentfocusandplanningseesionsanddataanalysis-Teacher Coaching Description: Gradegroupmeetingswillbedeliveredbycontentatleastonceamonthand coachesfromPeason,Carnegie,OGAP,andtheMiddleYearsmathCoachwillbe utilizedtoprovidecoachingandgradegrouptimeforteachersofmath. StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s): SupportedStrategies: 26 • WeeklyGradegroupmeetingsandfacultymeetingsthatwillincludeMathcontent focusandplanningseesionsanddataanalysis FollowingaMathInstructionalBlockwithfidelity Description: Teacherswillallhavecommonplanningtimefor60minuteseverydayanda45 minutecommonlunch. StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s): SupportedStrategies: • FollowingaMathInstructionalBlockwithFidelity. CoachingandinformalobservationsforMath-Implementation Description: ThePrincipalwillconductformalandinformalobservationsduringtheyear. Wednedayswillbeconsidered"WalkThroughWednesdays"andPrincipaland Leadershipteamwillfocusongoingintoroomsforsupport.Inaddition,teachers willbeencouragedtodopeervistsaswell. StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s): SupportedStrategies: • Coachingandinformalobservations(Literacy) FollowaLiteracyInstructionalBlockwithfidelity. Description: Teacherswillallhavecommonplanningtimefor60minuteseverydayanda45 minutecommonlunch. 27 StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s): SupportedStrategies: • FollowaLiteracyInstructionalBlockwithfidelity WeeklyGradegroupmeetingsandfacultymeetingsthatwillincludean EarlyLiteracycontentfocus,planningsessions,anddataanalysis.- Organizationofgradegroupmeeting Description: GradegroupmeetingswillbedeliveredbyatleastcontentonceamonthandThe EarlyLiteracyCoach,LeadTeacher,Counselor,andSELwillbeutilizedtoprovide coachingandgradegrouptimeforteachersofearlyliteracy. StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s): SupportedStrategies: • WeeklyGradegroupmeetingsandfacultymeetingsthatwillincludeanEarly Literacycontentfocus,planningseesions,anddataanalysis Coachingandinformalobservations(Literacy) Description: ThePrincipalwillconductformalandinformalobservationsduringtheyear. Wednedayswillbeconsidered"WalkThroughWednesdays"andPrincipaland Leadershipteamwillfocusongoingintoroomsforsupport.Inaddition,teachers willbeencouragedtodopeervistsaswell. StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s): SupportedStrategies: 28 • Coachingandinformalobservations(Literacy) Goal#2:Ensurethatthereisasystemwithintheschoolthatfullyensuresasafeandsupportive environmentforallstudents. IndicatorsofEffectiveness: Type:Interim DataSource:PrincipalsInformationBoard SuspensionData September2014-June2015 SpecificTargets:___10___%reductioninthenumberofsuspensionsbytheendofthe schoolyear Type:Interim DataSource:Schoolnet SeriousincidentsReports September2014–June2015 SpecificTargets:__10__%reductioninthenumberofseriousincidentsforalllevel2 incidentsbytheendoftheschoolyear. Type:Interim DataSource:SCN(SchoolComputerNetwork) September2014-June2015 29 SpecificTargets:DecreasethenumberofChronicallyTardyandTruantstudentsby __10____% Strategies: PositiveBehaviorSupportProgram Description: PositiveBehaviorSupportProgram(PBS)willbeimplementedschool-wideto ensureasafe,supportive,andorderlylearningenvironmentforallstudents.The principal,educators,andschoolcommunitymemberswillcollaborativelyutilize thePBSframeworktoguidetheselection,integration,andimplementationofthe bestevidence-basedacademicandbehavioralpracticesforimprovingimportant academicandbehavioroutcomesforallstudents.Thisincludesarangeof interventionstrategiesthataredesignedtopreventproblembehaviors,while teachingsociallyappropriatealternativebehaviors.ThePBSprogramwillensure thattheprincipalandallothereducatorsimplementasystemthatincludesa responseteamfortheimplementationofpositiveandproactivesupportsand interventions.Inaddition,individualPBSPswillbedoneforallstudentswhoare chronicallylateorabsent. SASAlignment:Noneselected MakereferralstotheSchoolBasedBehavioralHealthPrograms(Student TherapeuticSupportProgram/STSprogram) Description: Studentswhoaretaughtsocialskillsandgettherapyforbehavioralhealthona consistentbasiswillshowimprovement. SASAlignment:SafeandSupportiveSchools Effectiveclassroommanagementtechniquesthatpromotepositive behavior Description: Studentswhoaretaughtsocialskillsandgettherapyforbehavioralhealthona consistentbasiswillshowimprovement SASAlignment:SafeandSupportiveSchools 30 RecognizinggoodbehaviortoincludeFunFridaysasanincentiveforall students Description: Whenpositivebehaviorisrecognized,thecultureofaschoolcanbetransformedto beingapositiveplace. SASAlignment:SafeandSupportiveSchools TeacherswillfollowtheTruancyProtocol Description: ParentswhohavebeennotifiedofTruancytendtoreduceabsencesthefollowing year SASAlignment:SafeandSupportiveSchools GradeGroupMeetingsandFacultyMeetingswillprovidetimeand meetingstoresolveattendanceconcerns Description: Researchindicatesthatteamplanningandproblemsolvingisacharateristicof qualityinsytructionalprograms SASAlignment:Noneselected Celebrateperfectattendanceandexcellentattendanceregularlywith incetivesandrecognition Description: Postiveschoolexperiencesandrewardsleadtostudentsbeingexcitedabout attendingschool SASAlignment:SafeandSupportiveSchools RecognizegoodbehaviorandincludeFunFridaysasanincentiveforall studentsweekly 31 Description: Teacherswillbeencouragedtodopeervists.Datafromsuspensions,STSprogram, andclassobservationswilbeanalyzedweeklybyLeadershipTeamregarding studentincentives. SASAlignment:SafeandSupportiveSchools ImplementationSteps: PositiveBehaviorSupportProgram-EstablishaPositiveBehaviorSupport (PBS)Team Description: Abehaviorteamwillbeestablishedthatwilldeveloptheschoolwiderulesand consequences. ListofPBSTeamMembers: PrincipalDeLuca Counselor LeadTeacher StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s):StudentServices SupportedStrategies: • PositiveBehaviorSupportProgram PositiveBehaviorSupportProgram-EstablishthePBSPractices,Policies, andExpectations Description: 32 TheSchoolwilldeveloprulesandshareexpectationstoenforcethemregularlythat highlightsschoolexpectationsandconsequences.TheSchoolwilldeveloprulesand shareexpectationstoenforcethemregularlythathighlightsschoolexpectations andconsequences. PBSExpectationsDocuments PBSPosters SignIns/AgendaGradeGroupMeetings IndicidulaPSBPsforstudents StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s):StudentServices SupportedStrategies: • PositiveBehaviorSupportProgram PositiveBehaviorSupportProgram-CommunicatethePBSPractices, Policies,andExpectations Description: ThePBSteamwillcommunicatetheexpectationsandtherulesandreviewthe studenthandbookregularlytohighlightschoolexpectationsandconsequences. MeetingSchedule,MeetingMinutes,Agenda,PBSDocuments,TitleIBinder StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s):StudentServices SupportedStrategies: • PositiveBehaviorSupportProgram 33 PositiveBehaviorSupportProgram-ImplementandReinforcePBS Description: ThePBSrules,expectationswillbeimplementedandallteachersandstudentswill followtheprotocols.Studentthatdonotadheretotheruleswillfaceconsequences. Teacherswillreviewstudentattendancedataandsuspensionsmonthlyandwill ensureappropriateactionistakentosupportstudentssuchasRTIIreferralsand PBSPsforstudents Calendarofschool-wideincentives,IndividualPBSPsforstudentsinRTII,RTII Referrals,STSReferrals Reductionofstudentswhoaretardiandtruant. StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s):StudentServices SupportedStrategies: • PositiveBehaviorSupportProgram PositiveBehaviorSupportProgram-MonitorProgressofPBS Description: UsingSchoolnet,TheSCN,androllbooks,theLeadership/RTIITeammemberswill supportteachersincompletingtruancycomplincepaperworkaswellashowto completeaneffectivePBSPatGradegroupmeetings. SchoolNetData DataProtocol StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s):StudentServices SupportedStrategies: 34 • PositiveBehaviorSupportProgram PositiveBehaviorSupportProgram-EvaluatetheEffectivenessofthePBS Program Description: AnalyzebehaviordataduringgradegroupsusingschoolnetandSCNdata,thePBS teamwilldeterminewhethertheprogramisbeingimplementedwithfidelityandit ismakingapositiveimpact. SchoolNetData DataProtocol StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s):StudentServices SupportedStrategies: • PositiveBehaviorSupportProgram MakereferralstotheSchoolBasedBehavioralHealthPrograms(Student TherapeuticSupportProgram/STSprogram)-identifystudentsinneedof behavioralsupports Description: TheKto8teacherswilldiscussstudentswithmentalhealthconcerns,suspensions, andSTSservicesdruringgradegroupatleastonceamonth.Studentswhowould benefitfrombehavioralhealthserviceswillbereferredtotheSTSProgramsfor behavioralsupportsandservices. StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s):StudentServices SupportedStrategies: 35 • MakereferralstotheSchoolBasedBehavioralHealthPrograms(Student TherapeuticSupportProgram/STSprogram) Utilizeeffectiveclassroommanagementtechniquesthatpromotepositive behavior Description: TheleadershipTeamwillcommunicatetothePrincipal,SchoolBasedTeacher Leader,EarlyLiteracyCoach,Counselor,SEL,andLeadClinicianforSTS(weekly). TheCounselorandSEL,alongwiththeLEADTeacher,EarlyLiteracy,LeadClinician ofSTSandPrincipalwillbeutilizedtoprovidecoachingandgradegroupPDtime forteachers.ThePrincipalwillconductformalandinformalobservationsduring theyearregardingclassroommanagement. StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s):StudentServices SupportedStrategies: • Effectiveclassroommanagementtechniquesthatpromotepositivebehavior TeacherswillfollowtheTruancyProtocol Description: Supportstaffwillhelpteacherswithpaperworkonthetruancyprotocol. StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s):StudentServices SupportedStrategies: • TeacherswillfollowtheTruancyProtocol UtilizeGradeGroupMeetingsandFacultyMeetingswillprovidetimeand meetingstoresolveattendanceconcerns 36 Description: DuringGradegroupandfacultymeetingtime,thesupportstaffandattendance teamwillsupportteachersinfindingwaystoremovebarrierstoattendance. StartDate:9/1/2017EndDate:6/30/2018 ProgramArea(s):StudentServices SupportedStrategies: • GradeGroupMeetingsandFacultyMeetingswillprovidetimeandmeetingsto resolveattendanceconcerns 37 Appendix:ProfessionalDevelopmentImplementation StepDetails No Professional Development Implementation Steps have been identified for Samuel Gompers Sch. 38 AssuranceofQualityand Accountability We, the undersigned, hereby certify that the school level plan for Samuel Gompers Sch in the Philadelphia City SD has been duly reviewed by a Quality Review Team convened by the Superintendent of Schools and formally approved by the district's Board of Education, per guidelines required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. We hereby affirm and assure the Secretary of Education that the school level plan: • Addresses all the required components prescribed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education • Meets ESEA requirements for Title I schools • Reflects sound educational practice • Has a high probability of improving student achievement • Has sufficient District leadership and support to ensure successful implementation With this Assurance of Quality & Accountability, we, therefore, request that the Secretary of Education and the Pennsylvania Department of Education grant formal approval to implement the school level plan submitted by Samuel Gompers Sch in the Philadelphia City SD for the 20142018 school-year. No signature has been provided Superintendent/Chief Executive Officer No signature has been provided Board President No signature has been provided IU Executive Director 39 EvaluationofSchoolImprovement Plan 2016-2017ImprovementEvaluation Describethesuccessfromthepastyear. TheSchoolpastyearofsuccessconsistof: Math:AfteradministeringtheThinkThroughMathDiagnosticTesttakeninSeptemberand nowcomparingtheresultsofthetheJanuaryTest,wehaveseenthat55%ofthestudents ingrades4-7havemadeatleastsomeprogresstowardsattainingthegoalofimproving 250quantilepoints.Wehavea3rdandfinalTestwewilltakethisyear. Literacy:65.8%ofstudentswereontarget.ALthoughthegoalisthatstuentswillmaketwo "letters"progress,wewillinputthatdatalater.Weareontargettomeetourgoalthisyear. Climate:AsofMarch28,2017Gompershas12.5%ofthestudentpopulation(43Students) whohaveattended85-90%.Oncethefinalpercentageiscalculatedthegoalwouldbetouse schoolnetandimprovethatpercentageby5%. Describethecontinuingareasofconcernfromthepastyear. TheSchool'scontinuingareasofconcernconsistof: Math:UsingThinkThroughMathasaDiagnostic/PlacementTestinSeptember,80%of studentswillshowa200pointquantileimprovementwhentheytakethefinaltestinJune. Literacy:ByJune2018,80%ofK-3studentsatGompersElementarySchoolwillbe"At Target"(InstructionalLevel)basedontheDRA. Climate:Basedonthepercentageofstudentsattending95%ormoreoftheschooldaysin 2016-17,wewillincreasethatpercentageby5percentagepoints.Forexample,ifinJune 2017,Gompershas32%ofstudentsattending95%ormoredays,ourtargetgoalwillbe 37%. Climate:DescribeGoal:Basedonthepercentageofstudentswith"0"outofschool suspensionsin2016-17,wewillincreasethatpercentageby5percentagepoints.For example,ifinJune2017,Gompershas85%ofit'sstudentshavingatleast1OutofSchool suspension,ourtargetgoalwillbethat90%ofstudentswouldhavereceivedatleast1Out ofSchoolsuspension. Describetheinitiativesthathavebeenrevised. TheSchoolLevelPlanGuidingQuestions4&6wererevisedtoinclude: PBISandSchoolBaseTeacherLeaderwillassisttheschoolwithaddressingthereadingand mathtargets.Thestudentsupportspecialistwillassisttheschoolwithdecreasing suspensionstoaddresstheschool'sclimategoalandtoensureasafesupportive environment.Theschoolhasmadesomepersonnelchangesbaseduponstudentdataand teacherperformanceinordertoobtaingoals. 2015-2016ImprovementEvaluation 40 Describethesuccessfromthepastyear. The school has reading scores for Benchmarks that are above the Network average. The School was recognized as a Model Math School in the area of progress based on PSSA scores (SLGQ #4). Describethecontinuingareasofconcernfromthepastyear. Currently the Benchmark 2 Math scores are below the Network and District Average (SLGQ #4). In addition, Suspensions have increased from 2014-2015 to 2015-16 (SLGQ #6). Describetheinitiativesthathavebeenrevised. The school needs to work on having all students read on grade level by grade 4. Students in grades 3-6 have to increase proficiency in Mathematics (SLGQ #4).The school needs to improve attendance. In order to support RTII and instruction in the classroom a Lead Teacher was purchased to coach teachers and lead grade group meetings. In addition SSAs and Climate Support personnel have been purchased to support climate and small group instruction around literacy (SLGQ #6). In addition, technology purchases such as SMART Bards in K-3 and laptops for students will be purchased along with interventions such as Lexia, Study Island, and Think Through Math. These purchases will be made in partnership with funds in operating budget. Also a .5 grade prep has been purchased to support grade group meeting a roster has been designed that gives all grades at least 1 hour to meet in groups with support from a Lead Teacher, Counselor, Nurse, SEL, and Principal. Finally a 1.0 special education Teacher will be used to provide release time for the SEL to provide compliance services, PD on differentiated instruction to support SGI and overall instruction for Math and Reading to support our special education population as well as our RTII population. The SEL will also support teachers around the creation of effective Behavior Plans, Positive Behavior Support in the classroom, and RTII (intervention oversee). The Lead Teacher or SBTL will be coaching teachers in Literacy and Math with a focus on assessment and SGI. 2014-2015ImprovementEvaluation Describethesuccessfromthefirstyearplan. SchoolLevelGuidingQuestions(SLGQs)4,6,arecurrentlyaddressedwithinthe ComprehensivePlan.MonitoringofstrategiesandActionStepsalignedtothoseSLGQshave providedtangibleevidencethatwearemeetingourcriteriaofsuccessfulimplementation. SchoolLevelGuidingQuestions(SLGQs)4and6ActionStepsalignedtothoseSLGQshave providedtangibleevidencethatwearemeetingourcriteriaofsuccessfulimplementation. TheschoollooksatdataduringteacherCommonPlanningtimetoreviewdatatoinform instructionalpractices.TeachersreviewreadingandDistrictBenchmarkdatatosupportreteachingandenrichment.ProfessionalDevelopmentisofferedtoallteachersin instructionalstrategiesalignedtotheCommonCorewithinformalandformalwalkthroughsusingtheDanielsonFrameworktoensureeffectivedeliveryofinstruction. PositiveBehaviorSupportwasimplementedSchoolwidetoaddressschoolcultureand climate. ProfessionaldevelopmentwasconductedduringonhalfdayPD,afterschoolandduring gradegroupmeetings.TheimplementationofProfessionaldevelopmentwasmonitored throughinformalandformalobservationconductedbytheprincipalandinformallyby teacherleaderswithrespecttotheDanielsonFramework.Byimplementingdifferentiated instruction,wewereabletoaddressvariedlearningstylesinordertoincreaseacademic achievementofallstudents. 41 Differentiationinstructionhasbeenimplementedbyteacherstorespondtovarianceamong learnersintheclassroom.Teachersreachouttoanindividualorsmallgrouptovaryhisor herteachinginordertocreatethebestlearningexperiencepossible PositiveBehaviorSupportProgram(PBS)wasimplementedschool-widetoensureasafe, supportive,andorderlylearningenvironmentforallstudents.Theprincipal,educators,and schoolcommunitymemberswillcollaborativelyutilizedthePBSframeworktoguidethe selection,integration,andimplementationofthebestevidence-basedacademicand behavioralpracticesforimprovingimportantacademicandbehavioroutcomesforall students.Thisincludedarangeofinterventionstrategiesthataredesignedtoprevent problembehaviors,whileteachingsociallyappropriatealternativebehaviors.ThePBS programensuredthattheprincipalandallothereducatorsimplementasystemthat includesaresponseteamfortheimplementationofpositiveandproactivesupportsand interventions.Inaddition,individualPBSPswasdoneforallstudentswhoarechronically lateorabsent. Describethecontinuingareasofconcernfromthefirstyearplan. Duetothelimitedimplementationperiod,theschoolwillcontinuetoimplementand monitortheevaluationofstrategiesandactionstepstoensureviableoutcomes. Describetheinitiativesthathavebeenrevised. Duetothelimitedimplementationperiod,theschoolwillcontinuetoimplementand monitortheevaluationofstrategiesandactionstepstoensureviableoutcomes.
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