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SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN<br />

<strong>Worcester</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />

2013 - 2014<br />

Delivering on High Expectations and Outstanding<br />

Results for All Students<br />

<strong>Wawecus</strong> <strong>Road</strong><br />

<strong>School</strong><br />

Joanna Loftus<br />

Principal or Administrator<br />

Dr. Melinda J. Boone<br />

Superintendent<br />

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Directions for Completing the <strong>School</strong> Accountability Plan<br />

If you have any questions regarding the planning process and/or the use of the template, please contact the appropriate Quadrant Manager.<br />

I. <strong>School</strong> Instructional Leadership Team & <strong>School</strong> Site Council<br />

List the personnel and their positions<br />

List the dates (minimum of 2 per month) of the leadership team meetings for the year<br />

II. Comprehensive Needs Analysis:<br />

List specific strengths and concerns/weaknesses, supported by evidence<br />

Evidence may be qualitative or quantitative<br />

Add additional rows to the Strengths and Weaknesses sections as necessary<br />

III. Action Plan:<br />

There will be 5-6 action plan documents – one plan for each identified SMARTe goal<br />

See the table in Appendix A for the number of SMARTe goals needed for each strategic goal.<br />

See Appendix B for sample phrasings and lists of best instructional practices, resources, practices and personnel.<br />

Adult Implementation Indicators identify the adult actions that must take place to impact the identified goal<br />

See Appendix C for a sample action plan<br />

IV. Action Steps:<br />

Complete this chart for each best practice or strategy (5-6 total)<br />

Identify the action steps needed to address and implement the action plan for each of the school’s SMARTe goals<br />

There should be no more than 10 action steps per identified best practice or strategy<br />

At least one action step needs to address family engagement inclusion<br />

For each action step, identify the timeline for which this action step will be implemented or addressed<br />

For each action step, identify the person(s) responsible for implementing and reporting on its progress<br />

For each action step, identify the measures used to monitor progress of each action step<br />

For each action step, identify the resources and funding, if applicable.<br />

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V. Professional Development Plan<br />

The professional development plan identifies activities that are needed in order to support the strategies and actions listed in the Action<br />

Steps.<br />

Review of the professional development opportunities and implementation is part of the Ongoing Evaluation process.<br />

See Section 4 of the District Accountability Framework for more detailed guidelines on professional development.<br />

See Appendix D for a sample portion of a Professional Development Plan.<br />

VI. Ongoing Evaluation – 5 Week Status Report:<br />

Status reports will be completed by the Central Office Department Leadership Team beginning on December 3 and every five weeks<br />

thereafter through the end of the school year.<br />

The purpose of the status reports is to review progress being made on the selected practices or strategies so that modifications can be<br />

made if necessary.<br />

List the 5-6 identified best practices or strategies (from your 5-6 action plans)<br />

List the Adult Implementation and Student Results Indicators<br />

Using a bulleted list of phrases or statements, reflect on the current level of implementation of the action steps.<br />

Shall the school maintain or modify this strategy If you choose to modify this strategy, include in your reflection the reasoning behind<br />

the change.<br />

VII. End of Year Reflections and Next Steps:<br />

In this section, schools describe the successes and challenges of their improvement efforts. The following questions may assist in the<br />

development of this qualitative summary:<br />

How does our performance compare to last year for every student subgroup and targeted student population<br />

How do individual student’s performance compare to their previous year’s results<br />

What are the root causes for student performance results<br />

Which strategies improved student achievement in each student subgroup and targeted student population and which ones did not<br />

Why<br />

What changes will we make to the strategies in order to improve student achievement in each student subgroup and targeted student<br />

population<br />

What are we doing to foster continuous improvement<br />

What are we learning about student learning and how does this drive our professional development<br />

As a school what do we do to meet the needs of the students who are not achieving<br />

As a school what do we do to challenge the students who have already mastered prioritized grade level skills and concepts<br />

What are our next steps for next year<br />

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IA. <strong>School</strong> Instructional Leadership Team Members<br />

<strong>School</strong> Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) Members shall include:<br />

• Teachers (Representation of each grade level or dept/team-specify position, i.e. 2 nd grade teacher, mathematics chair, etc.)<br />

• Representatives of support populations (Special Education, English Language Learners, and other support staff)<br />

• Administration (Principal, Assistant Principal)<br />

The Instructional Leadership Team’s primary role is to help lead the school’s effort at supporting the improvement of teaching and learning. The ILT makes<br />

decisions about the school’s instructional program and leads and monitors the implementation of a sound instructional focus. This instructional focus is unique and<br />

tailored to the needs of each school.<br />

The ILT carefully monitors student performance data regarding progress toward SMARTe goals, conducts several internal audits and self assessments to help<br />

determine future action plans for the school. In order to maintain steady progress, Instructional Leadership Teams meet regularly and frequently, at least twice a<br />

month.<br />

Name Position ILT Meeting Dates<br />

Joanna Loftus Principal Sept: 13, 27<br />

Donna Anderson FIC Oct: 1, 18<br />

Diane Demoga Intermediate Teacher Nov: 15<br />

Karen Cerullo Primary Teacher Dec: 13<br />

Thea Doherty Special Education Teacher Jan:17<br />

Lori Backlin Primary Teacher Feb: 14<br />

Mar: 14<br />

Apr: 18<br />

May: 16<br />

June: 6<br />

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IB. <strong>School</strong> Site Council Members<br />

The <strong>School</strong> Site Council meets once per month. The Site Council brings various stakeholder groups (faculty, administration, staff, students, community members)<br />

together to discuss common concerns, current status, and various other matters.<br />

Name Position Site Council Meeting Dates<br />

Joanna Loftus Principal Sept: 18<br />

Brenda Soucy Assistant Principal Oct: 9<br />

Kathleen McGovern Teacher Nov: 12<br />

Mrs. Limanni Parent Dec: TBA<br />

Mrs. Provost Parent Jan: 22<br />

Linda Granville Community Member Feb: 12<br />

Mar: 12<br />

Apr: 16<br />

May: 14<br />

June: TBA<br />

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II. Comprehensive Needs Analysis (Good News, Urgent Statements)<br />

Complete this summary of strengths and concerns after you have completed a thorough data analysis.<br />

Strength<br />

Students increased their SGP in ELA and Math<br />

On the MCAS Students continue growth with the percent<br />

of students who received a 3 or 4 on open response in<br />

ELA.<br />

CPI<br />

ELA: On Target<br />

Math : No Change<br />

Areas of Strength<br />

Evidence<br />

<strong>Wawecus</strong> Median SGP<br />

Subgroup Subject SGP/Target<br />

All<br />

Students<br />

ELA 61.0/Above<br />

High Needs ELA 61.0/Above<br />

Low<br />

Income<br />

ELA 55.5/On<br />

All<br />

Students<br />

Math 57.5/On<br />

High Needs Math 58.0/On<br />

Low<br />

Income<br />

Math 55.5/On<br />

MCAS<br />

ELA OR 3/4<br />

Grade Percentages<br />

3 33%<br />

4 43%<br />

5 44%<br />

6 29%<br />

Total Gr 3-6 37%<br />

ELA<br />

MATH<br />

76.0 68.6<br />

On Target No change<br />

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Students scoring A/P on MCAS has increased overall ELA -A/P Math-A/P<br />

Gr. 3 29% 19%<br />

Gr. 4 47% 20%<br />

Gr. 5 72% 38%<br />

Gr. 6 38% 31%<br />

Gr. 3-6 47% 27%<br />

*15% growth<br />

from 2012<br />

Areas of Concern<br />

Concern<br />

MATH CPI: Declined 1.5 from 2012 and must obtain 79.7<br />

in Math.<br />

DIBELS: Fall 2013<br />

BAS: Fall 2013<br />

Although the percentages have decreased, 30% in grades<br />

3-6 and 19% in K-2 are scoring 0-2 on open response in<br />

May.<br />

MAP: Although there has been growth in the strand<br />

Vocabulary/Concept Development, the Mean RIT is still<br />

low.<br />

Evidence<br />

2011 2012 2013<br />

CPI Target<br />

2013<br />

Math 75.6 70.1 68.6 79.7<br />

55% of students in K are in the red category.<br />

46% of students in grade 1 are in the red\yellow category<br />

71% of the students in grades 1 & 3 are below the grade<br />

level reading standard on the BAS.<br />

Open Response Scores<br />

Grades 3-6<br />

0 1 2 3 4<br />

May<br />

2013<br />

May<br />

2013<br />

1% 8% 21% 32% 37%<br />

Open Response Scores<br />

Grades K-2<br />

0 1 2 3 4<br />

1% 3% 15% 30% 57%<br />

Vocabulary/Concept<br />

Development<br />

Spring 2013<br />

195.5<br />

207<br />

213<br />

208<br />

Mean: 206<br />

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III. Action Plan/Academic<br />

<strong>Worcester</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />

Strategic Goal<br />

<strong>School</strong> SMART Goal<br />

Identified Best Practice or Strategy<br />

(Include differentiation to ensure<br />

access for targeted student<br />

populations)<br />

Instructional Leadership Team<br />

Implementation<br />

(Explain how ILT members<br />

implement and measure schoolwide<br />

strategies.)<br />

<strong>Wawecus</strong> <strong>Road</strong> <strong>School</strong> will implement strategies that prepare our students to be college and career ready.<br />

<strong>Wawecus</strong>’ long term goal is to halve the proficiency gap by 2017 and demonstrate typical or higher annual<br />

student growth (i.e. median SGP of 51 or higher). Our goal for 2014 is to achieve a CPI of 83.0 in ELA,<br />

82.0 in Math, 85.4 in Science and a median of SGP of 61 or higher.<br />

On the <strong>Wawecus</strong>’ open response 100% of our students’ will increase their open response score by at least<br />

one level. The percentage of students who received a score of 3 or 4 will increase from 22% to 85% by<br />

June 2014.<br />

In Mathematics, <strong>Wawecus</strong> will increase the percentage in the column above proficiency and typical<br />

growth from 27.6% to 40% on the 2014 Spring MAP.<br />

In Science we will increase the amount of student scoring Advanced/ Proficient from 22% to 45%. On the<br />

Science open response100% of the grade five students will increase their open response score by at least<br />

one level. The percentage of students who received a score of 3 or 4 will increase from 10% to 50% by<br />

June 2014.<br />

Differentiation to ensure access for targeted student populations<br />

<strong>Wawecus</strong>’ 5 Best Practices:<br />

Post, discuss and revisit content and language objectives throughout the lesson.<br />

Demonstrate deep content knowledge throughout the presentation of the lesson<br />

Instruct using a range of techniques<br />

Pose questions that require students to engage in a process of application, analysis, synthesis and<br />

evaluation<br />

Use timely formative assessments to check for understanding to inform instruction and celebrate<br />

growth<br />

Implement a professional development that supports teachers with the understanding and use of<br />

<strong>Wawecus</strong>’ focus of comprehension and writing..<br />

Develop and implement a professional development plan to determine what <strong>Wawecus</strong>’ 5 Best Practices<br />

look like in our classrooms and to support teachers to master the practices every day, every lesson and<br />

for every child.<br />

Continue supporting school wide genre study and vocabulary initiative through professional<br />

development plan and monitor through OR questions to determine effectiveness<br />

Continue incorporating specific Teach Like a Champion techniques. The techniques support/enhance<br />

our 5 best practices.<br />

Continue planning professional development to improve teachers’ understanding of correcting and<br />

collecting student writing pieces in expository writing and the standards for mathematical practice.<br />

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Develop and implement professional development plan to improve teachers skills set on<br />

comprehension strategies through a book study on Strategies that Work and Comprehension<br />

Connections<br />

Collect, correct and analyze student performance data<br />

Develop plans on involving parents in improving student open response, comprehension strategies and<br />

building number sense<br />

Develop and implement methods for celebrating and publicizing student achievement<br />

<strong>School</strong> Performance Indicators and Data Sources<br />

ADULT IMPLEMENTATION INDICATOR STUDENT RESULTS INDICATOR<br />

Data Source:<br />

Lesson Plans<br />

5 Week collection of school wide OR data in ELA, Math and Science<br />

DIBELS<br />

MAP<br />

BAS<br />

Observations-videos<br />

Teacher’s evidence notebooks<br />

Teacher developed informal/formal assessment<br />

Data Source:<br />

<strong>School</strong> wide open response data<br />

Writing portfolios<br />

MAP<br />

MCAS<br />

DIBELS<br />

BAS<br />

Brain Busters<br />

Teacher developed informal/formal assessments<br />

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III. Action Steps – <strong>School</strong> SMARTe Goal Academic-ELA<br />

<strong>School</strong> SMART Goal:<br />

Best Practice or Strategy:<br />

<strong>Wawecus</strong>’ long term goal is to halve the proficiency gap by 2017 and demonstrate typical or higher annual student<br />

growth (i.e. median SGP of 51 or higher). Our goal for 2014 is to achieve a CPI of 83.0 in ELA, 82.0 in Math, 85.4<br />

in Science and a median of SGP of 61 or higher.<br />

On the <strong>Wawecus</strong>’ ELA open response 100% of our students’ will increase their open response score by at least<br />

one level. The percentage of students who received a score of 3 or 4 will increase from 22% to 85% by June<br />

2014.<br />

<strong>Wawecus</strong>’ 5 Best Practices:<br />

Post, discuss and revisit content and language objectives throughout the lesson.<br />

Demonstrate deep content knowledge throughout the presentation of the lesson<br />

Instruct using a range of techniques<br />

Pose questions that require students to engage in a process of application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation<br />

Use timely formative assessments to check for understanding to inform instruction and celebrate growth<br />

ACTION STEPS TIMELINE PERSON(S)<br />

RESPONSIBLE<br />

Professional development and implementation of<br />

Strategies that Work and Comprehension<br />

Connections specifically<br />

Questioning<br />

Inferencing/Visualization<br />

Determining Importance<br />

Teachers will share out every Monday meeting on<br />

different techniques.<br />

Teachers will receive training and implement the<br />

WPS ELA Curriculum Maps. Assessments will<br />

monitor students’ progress and fidelity to the<br />

implementation.<br />

October<br />

2013-2014<br />

October<br />

2013-2014<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Teacher<br />

Tutor<br />

ELL Tutor<br />

ILT<br />

Principal<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Teacher<br />

Tutor<br />

ELL Tutor<br />

MEASURES USED<br />

(Degree of<br />

Implementation)<br />

Open response data<br />

Lesson plans<br />

Assessments<br />

Observations<br />

Student work<br />

Teacher’s sharing out<br />

WPS ELA Curriculum<br />

Map Assessments<br />

Teacher development<br />

formal and informal<br />

assessments<br />

Teacher’s sharing out<br />

Student work<br />

RESOURCES<br />

(Including<br />

Financial)<br />

Books: Strategies<br />

that Work and<br />

Comprehension<br />

Connections<br />

WPS ELA<br />

Curriculum Maps<br />

Attending district<br />

training for<br />

Curriculum Maps<br />

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Teachers will have students do daily skills on<br />

Open response questions<br />

correct their work<br />

give and receive feedback<br />

have dialogue with the teacher about the<br />

process<br />

Continue the school wide roll out of<br />

Fundations/Just Words<br />

Daily observations will monitor implementation<br />

of best practices: children thinking critically,<br />

teachers giving quick and effective feedback, a<br />

variety of techniques from Teach Like a<br />

Champion.<br />

Watch videos from Teach Like a Champion to<br />

review techniques.<br />

Professional development in<br />

scoring student work and developing school<br />

wide expectations for scoring the work<br />

teachers instructing students on scoring<br />

student work<br />

develop rubrics to enhance students writing<br />

October<br />

2013-June<br />

2014<br />

October<br />

2013-2014<br />

October<br />

2013-June<br />

2014<br />

October<br />

2013-June<br />

2014<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Teacher<br />

Tutor<br />

ELL Tutor<br />

ILT<br />

Principal<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Tutor<br />

Principal<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

Principal<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Teacher<br />

Tutor<br />

ELL Tutor<br />

ILT<br />

Principal<br />

Open response scores<br />

monitored by ILT<br />

Lesson Plans<br />

monitored by Principal<br />

Observations<br />

Fundations<br />

Assessments<br />

Just Words<br />

Assessments<br />

BAS<br />

Observations<br />

Open response scores<br />

Student writing<br />

portfolios<br />

Lesson Plans<br />

monitored by Principal<br />

& Coach<br />

Data collection<br />

through Observations<br />

by Principal & Coach<br />

PD plan monitored by<br />

ILT<br />

ILT meeting minutes<br />

recording PD feedback<br />

Student Work<br />

MCAS Open<br />

Response Rubric<br />

MCAS Open<br />

Response & long<br />

composition<br />

prompts<br />

MCAS Open<br />

Response<br />

exemplars<br />

ELMO<br />

Students’ work<br />

Fundations<br />

Materials<br />

Just Words<br />

Materials<br />

The WPS<br />

Framework for<br />

High Quality<br />

Teaching and<br />

Learning Pillars<br />

Standards and<br />

Indicators of<br />

Effective Teacher<br />

Practice Rubric<br />

Teach Like a<br />

Champion<br />

Teach Like a<br />

Champion video<br />

PD plan and<br />

schedule<br />

CPT<br />

Various websites<br />

Student Work<br />

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Monitor school wide genre study and vocabulary<br />

initiative:<br />

Analyze assessments for the genres to<br />

determine if students are understanding the<br />

elements and if it is building their<br />

comprehension skills<br />

Administer weekly assessments to determine<br />

students understanding of vocabulary<br />

associated with relevant subject matter<br />

Tracking students’ progress in open response<br />

using the MCAS rubric.<br />

Professional development on understanding and<br />

implementing <strong>Wawecus</strong>’ 5 Best Practices in every<br />

lesson, every day for every student:<br />

Post, discuss and revisit content and language<br />

objectives throughout the lesson.<br />

Demonstrate deep content knowledge<br />

throughout the presentation of the lesson<br />

Instruct using a range of techniques<br />

Pose questions that require students to engage<br />

in a process of application, analysis, synthesis<br />

and evaluation<br />

Use timely formative assessments to check for u<br />

to inform instruction and celebrate growth<br />

Continue using 6 traits strategies to enhance<br />

students writing skills and to score various pieces<br />

to monitor students and the program.<br />

October<br />

2013-June<br />

2014<br />

October<br />

2013-<br />

June 2014<br />

October<br />

2013-<br />

June 2014<br />

October<br />

2013-June<br />

2014<br />

<strong>Wawecus</strong> Staff<br />

Students<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Teacher<br />

Tutor<br />

ELL Tutor<br />

ILT<br />

Principal<br />

Students<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Teacher<br />

Tutor<br />

ELL Tutor<br />

ILT<br />

Principal<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Teacher<br />

Tutor<br />

ELL Tutor<br />

ILT<br />

Principal<br />

Open response data<br />

Genre related<br />

assessments<br />

Student Work<br />

5 Week OR collection<br />

of student work<br />

Data collection<br />

through Observations<br />

by Principal & Coach<br />

Rubrics<br />

Student writing<br />

portfolios<br />

Data collection<br />

through Observations<br />

by Principal & Coach<br />

Review of 6 traits<br />

strategies<br />

Student portfolios<br />

Lesson Plans<br />

monitored by Principal<br />

& Coach<br />

Genre Map<br />

Genre materials<br />

Genre elements<br />

Scholastic News<br />

Reading A-Z<br />

Student writing<br />

portfolio<br />

Data collection<br />

sheets<br />

MCAS open<br />

response rubric<br />

Data walls<br />

Student writing<br />

portfolio<br />

Data collection<br />

sheets<br />

MCAS open<br />

response rubric<br />

Data walls<br />

FWHQT&L/Teac<br />

her Evaluation<br />

Rubric<br />

PD as needed<br />

MCAS rubric<br />

6 traits curriculum<br />

materials<br />

Writing portfolios<br />

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Inform <strong>Wawecus</strong> families about their child’s<br />

progress.<br />

Specifically in ELA: our school’s focus of<br />

comprehension and writing<br />

Administration and Educators will implement<br />

strategies/techniques learned in ELL Endorsement<br />

Course in daily instruction.<br />

Daily Practices used to support sub groups:<br />

Differentiated instruction according to students<br />

needs, ELL levels, and IEP. Some strategies are<br />

but not limited to:<br />

grouping<br />

tier teaching model<br />

student goal setting<br />

monitor through formative assessments.<br />

Roll out the instructional practices of the Daily<br />

Five for ELA<br />

one grade at a time<br />

by teacher interest<br />

October<br />

2013-June<br />

2014<br />

October<br />

2013-2014<br />

October<br />

2013-June<br />

2014<br />

October<br />

2013-June<br />

2014<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Teacher<br />

ILT<br />

ELL Tutor<br />

Principal<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Teacher<br />

ELL Tutor<br />

Principal<br />

Student<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Teacher<br />

ILT<br />

ELL Tutor<br />

Principal<br />

Classroom teacher<br />

Coach<br />

Principal<br />

Workshop schedule<br />

Student assessment<br />

data monitored by ILT<br />

ELL Students’ Work<br />

ACCESS<br />

Formal/informal<br />

Assessments<br />

Observations<br />

Open response scores<br />

monitored by ILT<br />

Student writing<br />

portfolios monitored<br />

by ILT<br />

Lesson Plans<br />

monitored by Principal<br />

& Coach<br />

Data from<br />

Observations by<br />

Principal & Coach<br />

Lesson Plans<br />

Observations<br />

Student writing<br />

portfolios<br />

Principal<br />

Newsletter<br />

Teacher<br />

Newsletter<br />

WRS Gazette<br />

MCAS Open<br />

response<br />

exemplars<br />

DESE website<br />

ELL Endorsement<br />

Materials<br />

FWHQT&L<br />

Evaluation Rubric<br />

Book Strategies<br />

that Work<br />

FWHQT&L<br />

Student work<br />

Data<br />

<strong>School</strong> visits to<br />

successfully tier<br />

teaching models<br />

Daily Five<br />

Daily Five videos<br />

Visit schools that<br />

have successfully<br />

implemented it<br />

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IV. Action Steps – <strong>School</strong> SMARTe Goal Acadmic - Math<br />

<strong>School</strong> SMART Goal:<br />

Best Practice or Strategy:<br />

<strong>Wawecus</strong>’ long term goal is to halve the proficiency gap by 2017 and demonstrate typical or higher annual student<br />

growth (i.e. median SGP of 51 or higher). Our goal for 2014 is to achieve a CPI of 83.0 in ELA, 82.0 in Math, 85.4<br />

in Science and a median of SGP of 61 or higher.<br />

In Mathematics, <strong>Wawecus</strong> will increase the percentage in the column above proficiency and typical growth from<br />

27.6% to 40% on the 2014 Spring MAP.<br />

<strong>Wawecus</strong>’ 5 Best Practices:<br />

Post, discuss and revisit content and language objectives throughout the lesson.<br />

Demonstrate deep content knowledge throughout the presentation of the lesson<br />

Instruct using a range of techniques<br />

Pose questions that require students to engage in a process of application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation<br />

Use timely formative assessments to check for understanding to inform instruction and celebrate growth<br />

ACTION STEPS TIMELINE PERSON(S)<br />

RESPONSIBLE<br />

MEASURES USED<br />

(Degree of<br />

Implementation)<br />

RESOURCES (Including<br />

Financial)<br />

Mathematics Professional development:<br />

build teachers content knowledge<br />

plan effective lessons<br />

develop assessments and interventions<br />

Teachers will receive training and implement<br />

the WPS Math Curriculum Maps.<br />

Assessments will monitor students’ progress<br />

and fidelity to the implementation.<br />

October<br />

2013-June<br />

2014<br />

October<br />

2013-2014<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Teacher<br />

Tutor<br />

ELL Tutor<br />

ILT<br />

Principal<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Teacher<br />

Tutor<br />

ELL Tutor<br />

Open response scores<br />

monitored by ILT<br />

Lesson Plans<br />

monitored by<br />

Principal<br />

Observations<br />

WPS ELA<br />

Curriculum Map<br />

Assessments<br />

Teacher development<br />

formal and informal<br />

assessments<br />

Teacher’s sharing out<br />

Student work<br />

Mathematical<br />

Frameworks<br />

Students’ work<br />

Resources aligned with<br />

frameworks<br />

WPS Math Curriculum<br />

Maps<br />

Attending district training<br />

for Curriculum Maps<br />

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Teachers will have students do daily skills on<br />

writing responses,<br />

correct their work<br />

give and receive feedback<br />

have dialogue with the teacher about the<br />

process<br />

Professional development on understanding<br />

and implementing <strong>Wawecus</strong>’ 5 Best<br />

Practices in every lesson, every day for every<br />

student:<br />

Post, discuss and revisit content and<br />

language objectives throughout the<br />

lesson.<br />

Demonstrate deep content knowledge<br />

throughout the presentation of the lesson<br />

Instruct using a range of techniques<br />

Pose questions that require students to<br />

engage in a process of application,<br />

analysis, synthesis and evaluation<br />

Use timely formative assessments to<br />

check for understanding to inform<br />

instruction and celebrate growth<br />

Daily observations will monitor<br />

implementation of best practices: children<br />

thinking critically, teachers giving quick and<br />

effective feedback, a variety of techniques<br />

from Teach Like a Champion.<br />

Watch videos from Teach Like a Champion<br />

to review techniques.<br />

October<br />

2013-June<br />

2014<br />

October<br />

2013-June<br />

2014<br />

October<br />

2013-June<br />

2014<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Teacher<br />

Tutor<br />

ELL Tutor<br />

ILT<br />

Principal<br />

Students<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Teacher<br />

Tutor<br />

ELL Tutor<br />

ILT<br />

Principal<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

Principal<br />

Open response scores<br />

monitored by ILT<br />

Student writing<br />

portfolios monitored<br />

by ILT<br />

Lesson Plans<br />

monitored by<br />

Principal<br />

Observations<br />

Student writing<br />

portfolios<br />

Data collection<br />

through Observations<br />

by Principal &<br />

Coach<br />

Open response scores<br />

Student writing<br />

portfolios<br />

Lesson Plans<br />

monitored by<br />

Principal & Coach<br />

Data collection<br />

through Observations<br />

by Principal &<br />

Coach<br />

MCAS Open Response<br />

Rubric<br />

MCAS Open Response<br />

exemplars<br />

Smart Board<br />

ELMO<br />

Student writing portfolios<br />

Students’ work<br />

Student writing portfolio<br />

Data collection sheets<br />

MCAS open response<br />

rubric<br />

Data walls<br />

FWHQT&L/Teacher<br />

Evaluation Rubric<br />

PD as needed<br />

The WPS Framework for<br />

High Quality Teaching<br />

and Learning Pillars<br />

Standards and Indicators<br />

of Effective Teacher<br />

Practice Rubric<br />

Teach Like a Champion<br />

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Professional development in<br />

scoring student work and developing<br />

school wide expectations for scoring the<br />

work<br />

teachers instructing students on scoring<br />

student work<br />

Tracking students’ progress in open response<br />

using the MCAS rubric. Teacher will<br />

implement the ACE process for answering<br />

open response in math.<br />

Daily instructional practices teachers will<br />

use:<br />

Engage student through instructional<br />

practices:<br />

modeling skills,<br />

whole group and peer discussions,<br />

scoring work, and using effective<br />

feedback<br />

Administration and Educators will<br />

implement strategies/techniques learned in<br />

ELL Endorsement Course in daily<br />

instruction.<br />

Inform <strong>Wawecus</strong> families about their child’s<br />

progress:<br />

Specifically in Math: our school’s focus<br />

of Number and Operations in Base Ten<br />

and Number Systems<br />

Implement First in Math Program<br />

October<br />

2013-June<br />

2014<br />

October<br />

2013-<br />

June 2014<br />

October<br />

2013-<br />

June 2014<br />

October<br />

2013-2014<br />

October<br />

2013-June<br />

2014<br />

November<br />

2013-2014<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Teacher<br />

Tutor<br />

ELL Tutor<br />

ILT<br />

Principal<br />

Students<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Teacher<br />

Tutor<br />

ELL Tutor<br />

ILT<br />

Principal<br />

Students<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Teacher<br />

Tutor<br />

ELL Tutor<br />

ILT<br />

Principal<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Teacher<br />

ELL Tutor<br />

Principal<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Teacher<br />

ILT<br />

ELL Tutor<br />

Principal<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

PD plan monitored<br />

by ILT<br />

ILT meeting minutes<br />

recording PD<br />

feedback<br />

Student Work<br />

Student writing<br />

portfolios<br />

Data collection<br />

through Observations<br />

by Principal &<br />

Coach<br />

Student writing<br />

portfolios<br />

Data collection<br />

through Observations<br />

by Principal &<br />

Coach<br />

ELL Students’ Work<br />

ACCESS<br />

Formal/informal<br />

Assessments<br />

Observations<br />

Workshop schedule<br />

Student assessment<br />

data monitored by<br />

ILT<br />

First Math<br />

Assessments<br />

Math Assessments<br />

PD plan and schedule<br />

CPT<br />

Various websites<br />

Student writing<br />

portfolio<br />

Data collection sheets<br />

MCAS open response<br />

rubric<br />

Data walls<br />

Student writing portfolio<br />

Data collection sheets<br />

MCAS open response<br />

rubric<br />

Data walls<br />

ELL Endorsement<br />

Materials<br />

FWHQT&L<br />

Evaluation Rubric<br />

Principal Newsletter<br />

Teacher Newsletter<br />

MCAS Open response<br />

exemplars<br />

DESE website<br />

Connect Ed Messages<br />

First Math Program<br />

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Daily Practices used to support sub groups:<br />

Differentiated instruction according to<br />

students needs, ELL levels, and IEP. Some<br />

strategies are but not limited to:<br />

grouping<br />

tier teaching model<br />

student goal setting<br />

monitor through formative assessments<br />

Roll out the instructional practices of the<br />

Daily Five for Math<br />

one grade at a time<br />

by teacher interest<br />

October<br />

2013-June<br />

2014<br />

October<br />

2013-June<br />

2014<br />

Student<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Tutor<br />

ILT<br />

ELL Tutor<br />

Principal<br />

Classroom teacher<br />

Coach<br />

Principal<br />

Open response scores<br />

monitored by ILT<br />

Student writing<br />

portfolios monitored<br />

by ILT<br />

Lesson Plans<br />

monitored by<br />

Principal & Coach<br />

Data from<br />

Observations by<br />

Principal & Coach<br />

Lesson Plans<br />

Observations<br />

Math Open response<br />

Book Strategies that<br />

Work<br />

The WPS Framework for<br />

High Quality Teaching<br />

and Learning Pillars<br />

Student work<br />

Data<br />

<strong>School</strong> visits to<br />

successfully tier teaching<br />

models<br />

Daily Five<br />

Visit schools that have<br />

successfully implemented<br />

it<br />

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IV. Action Steps – <strong>School</strong> SMARTe Goal Academic – Science<br />

<strong>School</strong> SMART Goal:<br />

Best Practice or Strategy:<br />

<strong>Wawecus</strong>’ long term goal is to halve the proficiency gap by 2017 and demonstrate typical or higher annual student<br />

growth (i.e. median SGP of 51 or higher). Our goal for 2014 is to achieve a CPI of 83.0 in ELA, 82.0 in Math, 85.4<br />

in Science and a median of SGP of 61 or higher.<br />

In Science we will increase the amount of student scoring Advanced/ Proficient from 22% to 45%. On the Science<br />

open response100% of the grade five students will increase their open response score by at least one level. The<br />

percentage of students who received a score of 3 or 4 will increase from 10% to 50% by June 2014.<br />

<strong>Wawecus</strong>’ 5 Best Practices:<br />

Post, discuss and revisit content and language objectives throughout the lesson.<br />

Demonstrate deep content knowledge throughout the presentation of the lesson<br />

Instruct using a range of techniques<br />

Pose questions that require students to engage in a process of application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation<br />

Use timely formative assessments to check for understanding to inform instruction and celebrate growth<br />

ACTION STEPS TIMELINE<br />

Professional development and implementation<br />

of Strategies that Work and Comprehension<br />

Connections specifically<br />

Questioning<br />

Inferencing/Visualization<br />

Determining Importance<br />

Teachers will share out every Monday<br />

meeting on different techniques.<br />

Daily skills teachers will have students do<br />

Open response questions<br />

correct their work<br />

give and receive feedback<br />

have dialogue with the teacher about the<br />

process<br />

October<br />

2013-<br />

2014<br />

October<br />

2013-<br />

June<br />

2014<br />

PERSON(S)<br />

RESPONSIBLE<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Teacher<br />

Tutor<br />

ELL Tutor<br />

ILT<br />

Principal<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Teacher<br />

Tutor<br />

ELL Tutor<br />

ILT<br />

Principal<br />

MEASURES USED<br />

(Degree of<br />

Implementation)<br />

Open response data<br />

Lesson plans<br />

Assessments<br />

Observations<br />

Student work<br />

Teacher’s sharing out<br />

Open response scores<br />

monitored by ILT<br />

Lesson Plans monitored<br />

by Principal<br />

Observations<br />

RESOURCES<br />

(Including Financial)<br />

Books: Strategies that<br />

Work and<br />

Comprehension<br />

Connections<br />

MCAS Open<br />

Response Rubric<br />

MCAS Open<br />

Response exemplars<br />

ELMO<br />

Students’ work<br />

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Daily observations will monitor<br />

implementation of best practices: children<br />

thinking critically, teachers giving quick and<br />

effective feedback, a variety of techniques<br />

from Teach Like a Champion.<br />

Watch videos from Teach Like a Champion to<br />

review techniques.<br />

Professional development in<br />

scoring student work and developing<br />

school wide expectations for scoring the<br />

work<br />

teachers instructing students on scoring<br />

student work<br />

developing rubrics<br />

Monitor school wide genre and vocabulary<br />

initiative study:<br />

Analyze assessments for the genres to<br />

determine if students are understanding<br />

the elements and if it is building their<br />

comprehension skills-specifically<br />

Informational Text for Science.<br />

Administering assessments to monitor<br />

students understanding of vocabulary in<br />

Science<br />

Tracking students’ progress in open response<br />

using the MCAS rubric.<br />

October<br />

2013-<br />

June<br />

2014<br />

October<br />

2013-<br />

June<br />

2014<br />

October<br />

2013-<br />

June<br />

2014<br />

October<br />

2013-<br />

June<br />

2014<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

Principal<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Teacher<br />

Tutor<br />

ELL Tutor<br />

ILT<br />

Principal<br />

<strong>Wawecus</strong> Staff<br />

Students<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Teacher<br />

Tutor<br />

ELL Tutor<br />

ILT<br />

Principal<br />

Open response scores<br />

Student writing<br />

portfolios<br />

Lesson Plans monitored<br />

by Principal & Coach<br />

Data collection through<br />

Observations by<br />

Principal & Coach<br />

PD plan monitored by<br />

ILT<br />

ILT meeting minutes<br />

recording PD feedback<br />

Student Work<br />

Open response data<br />

Genre related<br />

assessments<br />

Student Work<br />

5 Week OR collection<br />

of student work<br />

Data collection through<br />

Observations by<br />

Principal & Coach<br />

Rubrics<br />

The WPS Framework<br />

for High Quality<br />

Teaching and<br />

Learning Pillars<br />

Standards and<br />

Indicators of<br />

Effective Teacher<br />

Practice Rubric<br />

Teach Like a<br />

Champion<br />

Teach Like a<br />

Champion video<br />

PD plan and schedule<br />

CPT<br />

Various websites<br />

Student Work<br />

Genre Map<br />

Genre materials<br />

Genre elements<br />

Scholatic News<br />

Discovery Ed<br />

Moodle<br />

Student writing<br />

portfolio<br />

Data collection<br />

sheets<br />

MCAS open response<br />

rubric<br />

Data walls<br />

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Professional development on understanding<br />

and implementing <strong>Wawecus</strong>’ 5 Best Practices<br />

in every lesson, every day, for every child:<br />

Post, discuss and revisit content and<br />

language objectives throughout the lesson.<br />

Demonstrate deep content knowledge<br />

throughout the presentation of the lesson<br />

Instruct using a range of techniques<br />

Pose questions that require students to<br />

engage in a process of application,<br />

analysis, synthesis and evaluation<br />

Use timely formative assessments to check f<br />

understanding to inform instruction and cele<br />

Inform <strong>Wawecus</strong> families about their child’s<br />

progress.<br />

Specifically in Science: our school’s<br />

focus of comprehension and writing<br />

Administration and Educators will implement<br />

strategies/techniques learned in ELL<br />

Endorsement Course in daily instruction.<br />

Continue incorporating Science PD on<br />

Integrating Science into daily instruction<br />

Using Science level readers to provide<br />

students with Science content at their<br />

reading level<br />

Discovery Ed and using it efficiently and<br />

effectively<br />

Collecting Science open response, LASW<br />

and developing rubrics<br />

October<br />

2013-<br />

June<br />

2014<br />

October<br />

2013-<br />

June<br />

2014<br />

October<br />

2013-<br />

2014<br />

October<br />

2013-<br />

June<br />

2014<br />

Students<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Teacher<br />

Tutor<br />

ELL Tutor<br />

ILT<br />

Principal<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Teacher<br />

ILT<br />

ELL Tutor<br />

Principal<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Teacher<br />

ELL Tutor<br />

Principal<br />

Student<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Teacher<br />

ILT<br />

ELL Tutor<br />

Principal<br />

Student writing<br />

portfolios<br />

Data collection through<br />

Observations by<br />

Principal & Coach<br />

Workshop schedule<br />

Student assessment data<br />

monitored by ILT<br />

ELL Students’ Work<br />

ACCESS<br />

Formal/informal<br />

Assessments<br />

Observations<br />

Open response scores<br />

monitored by ILT<br />

Student writing<br />

portfolios monitored by<br />

ILT<br />

Lesson Plans monitored<br />

by Principal & Coach<br />

Data from Observations<br />

by Principal & Coach<br />

Student writing<br />

portfolio<br />

Data collection<br />

sheets<br />

MCAS open response<br />

rubric<br />

Data walls<br />

FWHQT&L/Teacher<br />

Evaluation Rubric<br />

PD as needed<br />

Principal Newsletter<br />

Teacher Newsletter<br />

WRS Gazette<br />

MCAS Open<br />

response exemplars<br />

DESE website<br />

ELL Endorsement<br />

Materials<br />

FWHQT&L<br />

Evaluation Rubric<br />

Book Strategies that<br />

Work<br />

FWHQT&L<br />

Student work<br />

Data<br />

<strong>School</strong> visits to<br />

successfully tier<br />

teaching models<br />

Discovery Ed<br />

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<strong>Worcester</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />

Strategic Goal<br />

<strong>School</strong> SMART Goal<br />

Identified Best Practice or Strategy<br />

(Include differentiation to ensure<br />

access for targeted student<br />

populations)<br />

Instructional Leadership Team<br />

Implementation<br />

(Explain how ILT members<br />

implement and measure schoolwide<br />

strategies.)<br />

IV. Action Plan\Safe <strong>School</strong>s<br />

<strong>Wawecus</strong> <strong>Road</strong> <strong>School</strong> will develop and maintain a welcoming, safe, secure school<br />

100% of the students <strong>Wawecus</strong> <strong>Road</strong> students will be provided with a welcoming, safe, and secure<br />

environment to be developed in a positive manner. We will decrease suspensions from 25% to 20% and<br />

increase the number of students attending PBIS celebrations from 90% to 100% for 3 out of the 4 quarters.<br />

Differentiation to ensure access for targeted student populations<br />

Maintain an atmosphere aligned with PBIS guidelines and free from bullying.<br />

SSP’s to determine needs and provide supports for at risk students<br />

Mentors for at risk students<br />

SAC consults for at risk students and parent support<br />

PBIS committee will meet frequently to support the schools PBIS initiative<br />

Monitor student assessment data for progress<br />

Monitor teacher referral forms<br />

<strong>School</strong> Performance Indicators and Data Sources<br />

ADULT IMPLEMENTATION INDICATOR STUDENT RESULTS INDICATOR<br />

Periodic review of data samples to identify trends in progress, academically<br />

and behaviorally<br />

Participation in meetings aimed to provide support and interventions<br />

Increased focus on learning and in students making positive<br />

choices that result in safe, respectful, and responsible behavior<br />

Data Source:<br />

Teacher referral forms<br />

PBIS meeting documentation<br />

Periodic review of individual student scores to monitor students<br />

Steps to Respect/Second Step Schedules<br />

SSP documentation<br />

Attendance, tardy and dismissal records<br />

Data Source:<br />

Teacher referral forms<br />

PBIS attendance data<br />

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IV. Action Steps – <strong>School</strong> SMARTe Goal Safe <strong>School</strong>s<br />

<strong>School</strong> SMART Goal:<br />

Best Practice or Strategy:<br />

100% of the students <strong>Wawecus</strong> <strong>Road</strong> students will be provided with a welcoming, safe, and secure environment<br />

to be developed in a positive manner. We will decrease suspensions from 25% to 20% and increase the number<br />

of students attending PBIS celebrations from 90% to 100% for 3 out of the 4 quarters.<br />

Maintain an atmosphere aligned with PBIS guidelines and free from bullying.<br />

ACTION STEPS TIMELINE PERSON(S)<br />

RESPONSIBLE<br />

MEASURES USED<br />

(Degree of<br />

Implementation)<br />

RESOURCES (Including<br />

Financial)<br />

Identify and support at risk students<br />

Provide instruction in defining<br />

bullying and strategies to prevent it<br />

ISafe lessons<br />

Provide information to parents<br />

regarding bullying and strategies that<br />

prevent it<br />

September<br />

2013-<br />

June 2014<br />

September<br />

2013-<br />

June 2014<br />

September<br />

2013-<br />

June 2014<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SAC<br />

Principal<br />

Parents<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SPED Teacher<br />

ELL Teacher<br />

ILT<br />

SAC<br />

Principal<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

Health Teacher<br />

Principal<br />

ILT monitors<br />

assessment data for at<br />

risk students<br />

ILT monitors teacher<br />

referral forms<br />

Principal monitors<br />

SSP documents<br />

SAC monitors tardy,<br />

dismissal, and<br />

attendance data<br />

Principal and coach<br />

maintain record of<br />

assemblies and WPS<br />

Health instruction<br />

schedule<br />

Principal and Coach<br />

monitor newsletter<br />

and <strong>Wawecus</strong> website<br />

Student assessment data<br />

Mentors<br />

Attendance/tardy/dismissal<br />

data<br />

Teacher referral forms<br />

SSP meeting time<br />

WPS Health/Anti-Bullying<br />

curriculum<br />

Copies of Mass Anti-Bullying<br />

law<br />

Steps to Respect/Second Step<br />

WPS Police Liaison<br />

WPS Safety Liaison<br />

Anti-bullying material<br />

<strong>Wawecus</strong> website<br />

Principal’s newsletter<br />

WPS Police Liaison<br />

WPS Safety Liaison<br />

Anti-bullying material<br />

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Support positive choices and provide<br />

positive and constructive<br />

consequences as appropriate<br />

September<br />

2013-<br />

June 2014<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

SAC<br />

Principal<br />

Principal and Coach<br />

will support PBIS<br />

committee to schedule<br />

celebrations<br />

SAC maintains<br />

schedule for Second<br />

Step/Steps to Respect<br />

Assembly time<br />

Wally cards<br />

Good choice celebration time<br />

Green reward cards<br />

Pink discipline cards<br />

Teacher referral forms<br />

Steps to Respect/Second Step<br />

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<strong>Worcester</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />

Strategic Goal<br />

<strong>School</strong> SMART Goal<br />

Identified Best Practice or Strategy<br />

(Include differentiation to ensure<br />

access for targeted student<br />

populations)<br />

Instructional Leadership Team<br />

Implementation<br />

(Explain how ILT members<br />

implement and measure schoolwide<br />

strategies.)<br />

IV. Action Plan\Family and Community<br />

<strong>Wawecus</strong> <strong>Road</strong> <strong>School</strong> will foster high levels of family and community engagement, commitment and<br />

partnership.<br />

<strong>Wawecus</strong> <strong>Road</strong> will increase opportunities for engagement of families and community members in<br />

supporting students’ achievement from 25% to 50% by June 2014.<br />

Differentiation to ensure access for targeted student populations<br />

Involve parents in student success via parent workshops, provision of academic support strategies and<br />

curriculum materials.<br />

Multilingual Connect Ed messages<br />

Translations provided upon request<br />

Interpreters for parent/teacher conferences upon request<br />

Interpreter for PTO and <strong>School</strong> Council meetings upon request<br />

Connect SAC to families in need of support<br />

Plan and develop framework for workshops<br />

Develop PTO and <strong>School</strong> Council agendas with input from parents, community members, and staff<br />

Selected ILT members participate in PTO and <strong>School</strong> Council<br />

<strong>School</strong> Performance Indicators and Data Sources<br />

ADULT IMPLEMENTATION INDICATOR STUDENT RESULTS INDICATOR<br />

Periodic review of data samples<br />

Provision of assessment data to parents and community<br />

Data Source:<br />

Attendance records for PTO meetings<br />

Attendance records for workshops<br />

Student attendance and tardy records<br />

Copies of newsletters<br />

WPS websites<br />

Increased focus on learning and in students making positive<br />

choices that result in safe, respectful, and responsible<br />

behavior<br />

Data Source:<br />

Attendance data for various family events<br />

Home to <strong>School</strong> communication data<br />

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IV. Action Steps – <strong>School</strong> SMARTe Goal Family and Community<br />

<strong>School</strong> SMART Goal:<br />

Best Practice or Strategy:<br />

<strong>Wawecus</strong> <strong>Road</strong> will increase opportunities for engagement of families and community members in supporting<br />

students’ achievement from 25% to 50% by June 2014.<br />

Include data reports, dates and data information sessions in the Principal’s Newsletter as well as in the Wednesday<br />

communicators.<br />

ACTION STEPS TIMELINE PERSON(S)<br />

RESPONSIBLE<br />

Use of Principal’s Newsletter to disseminate data<br />

awareness, information and explanation.<br />

Use of monthly calendar to communicate dates and<br />

meeting times.<br />

Use of Connect-Ed-<strong>Wawecus</strong> Weekly Update to involve<br />

and invite parents to events and data information sessions.<br />

Use of Wednesday communicator to reinforce event and<br />

meeting information.<br />

Continue to provide opportunities for families to engage<br />

With our staff and students with our best practices through<br />

Family workshops provided by staff members based on our<br />

Best practices and student community needs.<br />

Family Showcase: Teachers have students showcase<br />

a specific standard by inviting families to participate<br />

in a lesson. They also observe their children sharing their<br />

knowledge on a related subject to the standard.<br />

October<br />

2013-June<br />

2014<br />

October<br />

2013-June<br />

2014<br />

October<br />

2013-June<br />

2014<br />

October<br />

2013-June<br />

2014<br />

October<br />

2013-June<br />

2014<br />

Winter/Spring<br />

2014<br />

Principal<br />

Staff<br />

Principal<br />

Staff<br />

Principal<br />

Staff<br />

Principal<br />

Staff<br />

Principal<br />

Staff<br />

SAC<br />

MEASURES<br />

USED (Degree of<br />

Implementation)<br />

Participation<br />

Participation<br />

Participation<br />

Participation<br />

Participation<br />

RESOURCES<br />

(Including Financial)<br />

Newsletters<br />

Flyers<br />

Calendars<br />

(translations)<br />

Blackboard<br />

Connect<br />

Technology<br />

Flyers<br />

Principal<br />

Staff<br />

SAC<br />

Teachers Participation MA Frameworks<br />

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IV. Action Plan\Communication<br />

<strong>Worcester</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />

Strategic Goal<br />

<strong>School</strong> SMART Goal<br />

Identified Best practice or<br />

Strategy<br />

(Include differentiation to ensure<br />

access for targeted student<br />

populations)<br />

Instructional Leadership Team<br />

Implementation<br />

(Explain how ILT members<br />

implement and measure schoolwide<br />

strategies.)<br />

The WPS will develop a formal communication system in order to better transfer information of effective<br />

practices and needs.<br />

One hundred percent of our families will receive communication updates quarterly. Updates will focus on<br />

best practices. <strong>Wawecus</strong> educators will increase the amount of two-way communication channels with<br />

<strong>Wawecus</strong> families from 20% to 60% by June 2014.<br />

All family communication will include our school focus in various languages to reinforce the school focus<br />

and our commitment to it. As data becomes available, it will be disseminated and posted.<br />

Differentiation to ensure access for targeted student populations<br />

Document translations as needed, if available<br />

Translators available for meetings<br />

A column in the Principal’s Newsletter each month will be dedicated to the school focus and best practices.<br />

<strong>School</strong> Performance Indicators and Data Sources<br />

ADULT IMPLEMENTATION INDICATOR<br />

Maintain consistency with even frequency in communication updates<br />

Data Source:<br />

Principal’s newsletter<br />

KYSN<br />

Student data<br />

Parent Surveys<br />

MCAS night<br />

Wednesday Communicator to Staff, students and families<br />

Staff Newletters<br />

Wednesday Communicator to Staff, students and families<br />

Staff Newsletters<br />

Agendas<br />

STUDENT RESULTS INDICATOR<br />

Students can verbalize the school focus and explain its<br />

importance to their academic goals<br />

Data Source:<br />

Student goal setting sheets<br />

Student plotting of personal data (MAP Dibels, Fountas and<br />

Pinnell)<br />

Students present information to classrooms and families on<br />

MCAS night<br />

Agendas<br />

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<strong>School</strong> SMARTe Goal:<br />

IV. Action Steps – <strong>School</strong> SMARTe Goal Communication<br />

One hundred percent of our families will receive communication updates quarterly. Updates will focus on best<br />

practices. <strong>Wawecus</strong> educators will increase the amount of two-way communication channels with <strong>Wawecus</strong> families<br />

from 20% to 60% by June 2014.<br />

Best Practice or Strategy:<br />

All family communication will include our school focus in various languages to reinforce the school focus and our<br />

commitment to it. As data becomes available, it will be disseminated and posted.<br />

ACTION STEPS TIMELINE PERSON(S)<br />

RESPONSIBLE<br />

MEASURES<br />

USED (Degree of<br />

Implementation)<br />

RESOURCES (Including<br />

Financial)<br />

Monthly newsletters will<br />

communicate assessment information<br />

Face to face conferencing will be<br />

held on individual student progress<br />

to discuss their assessment data and<br />

strategies to support their writing<br />

success and understanding what they<br />

are reading<br />

Celebrate student achievement in<br />

understanding what they’ve read<br />

sharing it through writing.<br />

Connect Ed messages used to<br />

communicate dates and information<br />

on conferences and events<br />

Translations, multilingual Connect<br />

Ed messages, and interpreters will be<br />

utilized as necessary and when<br />

appropriate<br />

End of the first term: All teachers<br />

will have a conference with parents<br />

to discuss the report card and<br />

students’ progress<br />

September 2013-<br />

June 2014<br />

September 2013-<br />

June 2014<br />

September 2013-<br />

June 2014<br />

September 2013-<br />

June 2014<br />

September 2013-<br />

June 2014<br />

November 2013<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

Principal<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

ILT<br />

Principal<br />

Classroom Teacher<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

ILT<br />

Principal<br />

Principal<br />

AP<br />

Principal<br />

AP<br />

Teachers<br />

Principal<br />

Principal and<br />

Coach monitor<br />

newsletter content<br />

Attendance records<br />

PTO meeting<br />

agenda<br />

ILT monitors<br />

content of<br />

newsletter for<br />

celebrations<br />

Copies of Gazette<br />

Connect Ed<br />

records<br />

Connect Ed<br />

records<br />

Copies of<br />

newsletters<br />

Interpreter request<br />

documentation<br />

Collection of<br />

attendance for<br />

conferences<br />

Classroom newsletter<br />

Principal newsletter<br />

WRS Gazette<br />

Assessment data<br />

Agenda<br />

Meeting time<br />

Connect ED<br />

WRS Gazette<br />

Monthly writing awards<br />

Connect Ed System<br />

Connect Ed System<br />

ESL Department<br />

WPS Website<br />

Student data<br />

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Administration and teachers will give<br />

parents at least two surveys to<br />

establish two way communication<br />

SAC will run monthly attendance<br />

meetings for students who are<br />

chronically tardy, absent or both<br />

Attendance breakfasts will be given<br />

to families who have outstanding<br />

attendance for the school year<br />

October 2013-June<br />

2014<br />

Monthly from<br />

October 2013-June<br />

2014<br />

Teachers<br />

Principal<br />

Instructional Coach<br />

Principal<br />

SAC<br />

Teachers<br />

Data on returns of<br />

surveys<br />

Content in surveys<br />

Attendance data<br />

Surveys<br />

Training on how to write effective<br />

surveys<br />

Attendance data past and present<br />

June 2014 All <strong>Wawecus</strong> Staff Attendance records Attendance records<br />

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<strong>Worcester</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />

Targeted Professional Development Plan<br />

2013- 2014<br />

A Targeted Professional Development Plan includes professional development that<br />

builds expertise, changes instructional practice, monitors student performance and is<br />

regularly communicated.<br />

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<strong>Worcester</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>School</strong>s<br />

Targeted Professional Development Plan<br />

<strong>School</strong> Name:<br />

<strong>Wawecus</strong> <strong>Road</strong><br />

SCHOOL FOCUS: SCHOOL FOCUS: <strong>Wawecus</strong> <strong>Road</strong> <strong>School</strong> will participate in a school-wide coordinated effort to prepare our students to be<br />

college and career ready. Students will demonstrate through reading, writing and speaking measurable growth in their ability to read fluently,<br />

comprehend deeply, think critically and respond effectively. This will be achieved by relentlessly implementing our 5 best practices, continuing<br />

the 6 Traits writing model with fidelity, developing rubrics and correcting student work. Students’ progress will be frequently measured by<br />

rubrics, formative and summative assessments, and the teacher’s collection of portfolio artifacts.<br />

Best Practice:<br />

Best Practice:<br />

Best Practice:<br />

Post, discuss and revisit content and<br />

language objectives throughout the lesson.<br />

Demonstrate deep content knowledge<br />

throughout the presentation of the lesson<br />

Instruct using a range of techniques<br />

Use timely formative assessments to check<br />

for understanding to inform instruction and<br />

celebrate growth.<br />

Pose questions that require students to<br />

engage in a process of application,<br />

analysis, synthesis and evaluation<br />

Directions: For each month, list the professional development activities that will be given at your school.<br />

The professional development could take place in various session formats, including but not limited to faculty meetings, grade level<br />

meetings/common planning team meetings/department meetings, and the contractual 8 hours around your best practices that will support<br />

your school focus. Indicate which of the district strategic goals are addressed in this professional development session.<br />

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Month Date #<br />

Minute<br />

s<br />

Topic<br />

9 60 Genre Study Check in<br />

MCAS Data analysis to<br />

determine:<br />

Strengths & high priority<br />

areas<br />

SAP: Next steps<br />

13 90 ILT: analyze and prep MCAS<br />

data to share with staff<br />

Session<br />

Format<br />

Staff<br />

Meeting<br />

SMART<br />

Goal #<br />

1, 3<br />

ILT 1, 2, 3<br />

Builds<br />

Expert<br />

ise<br />

Changes<br />

Instructional<br />

Practice<br />

Check All Applicable Boxes<br />

Monitoring<br />

Student<br />

Performance<br />

Communicating<br />

Relentlessly<br />

District Support<br />

Needed<br />

September<br />

27 60 ILT: Organize and distribute<br />

information gathered at prior<br />

meeting. Beginning planning<br />

for SAP next steps<br />

ILT 1, 2, 3<br />

24/25 90 Review strategies in Teach<br />

Like a Champion and align<br />

them with 5 best practices<br />

and the school focus.<br />

CPT 1, 2, 3<br />

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Month Date # Minutes Topic Session<br />

Format<br />

1 60 ILT: Prep for October 5 th<br />

PD day: Determine focus<br />

areas<br />

SMART<br />

Goal #<br />

ILT 1, 2, 3<br />

Builds<br />

Expertise<br />

Changes<br />

Instructional<br />

Practice<br />

Check All Applicable Boxes<br />

Monitoring<br />

Student<br />

Performance<br />

Communicating<br />

Relentlessly<br />

District<br />

Support<br />

Needed<br />

October<br />

11 6 hours PD Day:<br />

Professional development on<br />

understanding and<br />

implementing <strong>Wawecus</strong>’ 5<br />

Best Practices in every lesson,<br />

every day, for every child:<br />

Post, discuss and revisit<br />

content and language<br />

objectives throughout the<br />

lesson.<br />

Demonstrate deep content<br />

knowledge throughout the<br />

presentation of the lesson<br />

Instruct using a range of<br />

techniques<br />

Pose questions that require<br />

students to engage in a<br />

process of application,<br />

analysis, synthesis and<br />

evaluation<br />

Use timely formative<br />

assessments to check for<br />

understanding to inform<br />

instruction and celebrate<br />

growth<br />

9/10 60 CPT:<br />

Julie Keefe did PD on<br />

using the IPADs for<br />

supporting<br />

comprehension<br />

Staff<br />

Meeting<br />

1, 2, 3<br />

CPT 1, 2, 3<br />

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18 90 ILT:<br />

Organize and<br />

distribute information<br />

shared on October 5 th .<br />

Give a break down of<br />

data findings<br />

ILT 5 best practices<br />

Prep for October 19 4<br />

hours of the 8 hours<br />

19 4 hours:<br />

240<br />

minutes<br />

Revisit 5 Best<br />

practices-align with<br />

Teacher’s Evaluation<br />

Rubric<br />

Data Item analysis,<br />

ELA, Math, Science<br />

Developing Rubrics<br />

Intro<br />

Planning to align with<br />

our students needs<br />

21 90 Grade K-2<br />

Developing ORQ<br />

Grade 3-6 Aligning<br />

ACE OR method in<br />

every grade to<br />

guarantee continuity<br />

Tier Teaching<br />

Planning<br />

ILT 1, 2, 3<br />

4 hours of<br />

8 PD<br />

hours<br />

Staff<br />

Meeting<br />

1, 2, 3<br />

1, 2<br />

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Month Date #<br />

Minutes<br />

Topic<br />

2 90 ILT: Determine school<br />

wide expectations for<br />

correcting student work<br />

Revisit October 19 th<br />

PD<br />

Session<br />

Format<br />

SMART<br />

Goal #<br />

ILT 1, 2, 3<br />

Builds<br />

Expertise<br />

Changes<br />

Instructional<br />

Practice<br />

Check All Applicable Boxes<br />

Monitoring<br />

Student<br />

Performance<br />

Communicating<br />

Relentlessly<br />

District<br />

Support<br />

Needed<br />

November<br />

4 90 Correcting first set of<br />

SW<br />

Teachers share out on<br />

Determining<br />

Importance Activity<br />

5/6 60 Teachers will continue<br />

doing item analysis on<br />

2013 MCAS results<br />

Intermediate will look<br />

at patterns of students<br />

responses<br />

Primary will do a grade<br />

level vertical alignment<br />

on the specific<br />

standards that need<br />

immediate attention.<br />

18 90 Intermediate<br />

Lori Backlin-Gr 3 Teacher<br />

Donna Anderson-FIC<br />

Will do PD on developing<br />

rubrics and scoring SW.<br />

26 90 Examine teacher’s rubrics<br />

and look at SW to<br />

determine if their products<br />

are more concise.<br />

Staff<br />

Meeting<br />

1, 2, 3<br />

CPT 1, 2, 3<br />

Staff<br />

Meeting<br />

1, 2. 3<br />

ILT 1, 2, 3<br />

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Month Date #<br />

Minutes<br />

December<br />

Topic<br />

2 90 Primary<br />

Lori Backlin-Gr 3 Teacher<br />

Donna Anderson-FIC<br />

Will do PD on developing<br />

rubrics and scoring SW.<br />

17/<br />

18<br />

60 Teachers will share their<br />

successes/challenges with<br />

the rubrics they have<br />

developed<br />

Session<br />

Format<br />

Staff<br />

Meeting<br />

SMART<br />

Goal #<br />

1, 2. 3<br />

CPT 1, 2, 3<br />

Builds<br />

Expertise<br />

Changes<br />

Instructional<br />

Practice<br />

Check All Applicable Boxes<br />

Monitoring<br />

Student<br />

Performance<br />

Communicating<br />

Relentlessly<br />

District<br />

Support<br />

Needed<br />

Month Date #<br />

Minutes<br />

January<br />

Topic<br />

6 90 Mid Year Analysis-looking<br />

at OR , vocabulary and<br />

genre data to determine if<br />

teachers are on track with<br />

their goals<br />

7/8 60 Continue mid year<br />

analysis. Determine next<br />

steps.<br />

25 90 ILT: PD on Inference from<br />

Strategies that Work and<br />

Comprehension<br />

connections<br />

27 90 Brenda Soucy will present<br />

information from the book<br />

“How’s it Going” by Lucy<br />

Calkins. It addressing<br />

conferencing with students<br />

Session<br />

Format<br />

Staff<br />

Meeting<br />

SMART<br />

Goal #<br />

1, 2, 3<br />

CPT 1, 2, 3<br />

ILT 1, 3<br />

Staff<br />

Meeting<br />

1, 2, 3<br />

Builds<br />

Expertise<br />

Changes<br />

Instructional<br />

Practice<br />

Check All Applicable Boxes<br />

Monitoring<br />

Student<br />

Performance<br />

Communicating<br />

Relentlessly<br />

District<br />

Support<br />

Needed<br />

35


Month Date #<br />

Minute<br />

s<br />

Topic<br />

3 90 Revising Best Practices<br />

document to determine<br />

if what they listed still<br />

fits<br />

Session<br />

Format<br />

Staff<br />

Meeting<br />

SMART<br />

Goal #<br />

1, 2, 3<br />

Builds<br />

Expertise<br />

Changes<br />

Instructional<br />

Practice<br />

Check All Applicable Boxes<br />

Monitoring<br />

Student<br />

Performance<br />

Communicating<br />

Relentlessly<br />

District<br />

Support<br />

Needed<br />

February<br />

14 90 ILT: Prep for next<br />

session of correcting<br />

student work.<br />

ILT 1, 2, 3<br />

25/26 60 Teachers will<br />

revisit/analyze rubrics<br />

and student work to<br />

determine progress<br />

CPT 1, 2, 3<br />

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Month Date # Minutes Topic Session<br />

Format<br />

March<br />

3 90 Teachers will share<br />

out on conferencing<br />

with students.<br />

Teachers will correct<br />

SW and determine<br />

improvements,<br />

challenges, trends<br />

6 60 ILT: Prep for final 2<br />

hours of 8 hours.<br />

Survey teachers on<br />

their knowledge of<br />

guided reading<br />

Provide PD on what<br />

has been determine on<br />

surveys<br />

14 60 ILT: Organize and<br />

distribute techniques<br />

determined at meeting<br />

Plan on providing<br />

support to classroom<br />

teachers when<br />

working in classrooms<br />

22 4 hours:<br />

240<br />

minutes<br />

Guided Reading:<br />

Describe it<br />

Watch it being done<br />

properly<br />

Determine how to<br />

improve it using 5<br />

best practices.<br />

Plan with SPED staff<br />

and Tier teaching<br />

groups to improve the<br />

guided reading time<br />

Staff<br />

meeting<br />

SMART<br />

Goal #<br />

1, 2, 3<br />

ILT 1, 2, 3<br />

ILT 1, 2, 3<br />

2 nd 4<br />

hours of 8<br />

hours of<br />

PD<br />

1, 2, 3<br />

Builds<br />

Expertise<br />

Changes<br />

Instructional<br />

Practice<br />

Check All Applicable Boxes<br />

Monitoring<br />

Student<br />

Performance<br />

Communicating<br />

Relentlessly<br />

District<br />

Support<br />

Needed<br />

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Month Date #<br />

Minutes<br />

Topic<br />

7 90 Tier Teaching data<br />

discussion<br />

Tier Teaching planning<br />

Session<br />

Format<br />

Staff<br />

meeting<br />

SMART<br />

Goal #<br />

1, 2, 3<br />

Builds<br />

Expertise<br />

Changes<br />

Instructional<br />

Practice<br />

Check All Applicable Boxes<br />

Monitoring<br />

Student<br />

Performance<br />

Communicating<br />

Relentlessly<br />

District<br />

Support<br />

Needed<br />

8/9 60 CPT: Teachers continue<br />

tier teaching analysis and<br />

support for guided reading<br />

CPT 1, 3<br />

April<br />

28 90 Align Strategies That<br />

Work/Comprehension<br />

Connections to<br />

incorporate in guided<br />

reading block<br />

29/<br />

30<br />

120 ILT: Do walk-throughs<br />

during Guided Reading<br />

times to list what was<br />

observed.<br />

Staff<br />

Meeting<br />

1, 3<br />

ILT 1<br />

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Month Date #<br />

Minutes<br />

May<br />

Topic<br />

5 90 ILT: introduces Daily Five<br />

to staff<br />

Staff members using it<br />

share their successes<br />

Staff determines if that<br />

would be a next step for<br />

2013-14<br />

19 60 ILT: analyze vocabulary<br />

and determining<br />

importance OR data to<br />

prep to school wide over<br />

view of the success of<br />

study<br />

19 90 Vocabulary: Over view of<br />

the effectiveness of<br />

initiative and how it<br />

enhances students writing<br />

and comprehension<br />

Session<br />

Format<br />

Staff<br />

Meeting<br />

SMART<br />

Goal #<br />

1, 2<br />

ILT 1<br />

Staff<br />

Meeting<br />

1<br />

Builds<br />

Expertise<br />

Changes<br />

Instructional<br />

Practice<br />

Check All Applicable Boxes<br />

Monitoring<br />

Student<br />

Performance<br />

Communicating<br />

Relentlessly<br />

District<br />

Support<br />

Needed<br />

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Month Date #<br />

Minutes<br />

June<br />

TB<br />

A<br />

Topic<br />

90 Next Steps: Plan for<br />

Daily 5 book study<br />

Genre Study<br />

5 Best Practices<br />

Vocabulary<br />

Guided Reading<br />

Developing Rubrics<br />

6 90 ILT Organize and<br />

determine the next steps<br />

according to what is<br />

decided at June 3 rd meeting<br />

Determine dates to meeting<br />

in summer<br />

Session<br />

Format<br />

Staff<br />

Meeting<br />

SMARTe<br />

Goal #<br />

1, 2, 3<br />

ILT 1, 2, 3<br />

Builds<br />

Expertise<br />

Changes<br />

Instructional<br />

Practice<br />

Check All Applicable Boxes<br />

Monitoring<br />

Student<br />

Performance<br />

Communicating<br />

Relentlessly<br />

District<br />

Support<br />

Needed<br />

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