Vision2020-Web

BOARD GOAL 1
Advanced Levels of Performance in State Testing
WHY?
The State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) End Of Course (EOC) exam measures the degree to which students
have learned academic content and skills required by the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). There are four levels of academic
performance on the EOC: 1) Did Not Meet; 2) Approaches; 3) Meets; and 4) Masters. The Advanced Level performance of “Masters”
indicates the student is well-prepared for the next grade level or course; specifically, the student demonstrates the ability to think critically and
apply assessed knowledge and skills in varied contexts. Students in this category have a high likelihood of success in the next grade level or
course, with little or no academic intervention.
HOW WILL WE DO THIS?
Below is a five-year summary to implement strategies to increase the number of students performing at the Advanced Level of “Masters”
on the state EOC exams:
2015-2016 Action Plan
Data desegregation processes were provided to instructional coaches at the elementary and middle school campuses.
Coaches replicated the process at the campus level to identify content gaps and instructional needs through districtwide
assessments, such as CPALLs+, Istation, Imagine Learning, and curriculum unit assessments. Professional development focused
on differentiated instruction, and the process standards assessed across the content areas to target student needs.
Teacher pedagogical effectiveness, as well as students’ critical thinking skills, will be enhanced through the implementation
of Depth of Knowledge and Fundamental 5.
2016-2017
We measured and verified the effectiveness of strategies to
increase the number of students performing at the Advanced
Level of “Masters” on the EOC exam. Continued support
and professional development focused on districtwide needs,
as evidenced through various data sources. The alignment
of research-based strategies and instructional resources
continued to support high levels of academic progress.
2017-2018
We will verify the effectiveness of our strategies. Continued
alignment of research-based strategies, instructional
resources, and professional development will serve to increase
the percentage of students performing at the Advanced Level
of “Masters.”
2018-2019
Analysis of long-term data for students performing at the
Advanced Level of “Masters” will be conducted to determine
district priorities, continue aligning instructional resources, and
determine professional development.
2019-2020
YISD will showcase the effectiveness of the district curriculum
and initiatives using state and federal progress measures and
data related to the academic success of all students.
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2017-18 STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN