Chamberlain Elementary School Campus Improvement Plan Overview

Jane Perez, Principal Debra Murray, Assistant Principal December 16, 2013

Chamberlain Elementary School

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Goal 1 Chamberlain’s vision, mission, and goals establish high expectation for all students and staff and are shared, widely known, and implemented to improve student performance.

Strategy: The learning community will create a school wide positive learning climate in which all staff are responsible for focused contributions toward the district’s vision, mission and goals.

Action Steps:

Measurable Outcomes

Review and revise school’s vision and mission for PreK-5 school

Teacher Survey -10 Indicators Related to Goal 1: Results for Ratings of Strongly Agree and Agree:

Publish weekly news to communicate district/school initiatives aligned with school’s goals and progress towards goals

Baseline 11/13: 87.3% Target Results for 4/14: Increase to 95% or more

Conduct Morning Announcements that reinforce school’s vision, mission, goals and Chamberlain CARES expectations

Teacher Survey-All Indicators: 81% Target Results for 4/14: 90%

Review district’s Academic Updates to ensure compliance/shared understanding with initiatives, academic progress and social emotional progress

Student Survey-Results are not yet available

Meet with teacher teams on a scheduled rotation to ensure student progress towards goals Chamberlain Elementary School

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Goal 2 Chamberlain will create a collaborative professional culture that ensures the success and achievement of all students by monitoring and continuously improving teaching and learning.

Strategies: The learning community will: •Establish and grow a strong professional team to improve teaching and learning. •Articulate and implement a core instructional program with a challenging standards-based curriculum and high expectations for students. •Use assessment, data systems and accountability strategies to improve adult practice and student achievement.

Measurable Outcomes

Action Steps Data Teaming & Content Goal Setting Implement and Refine Development and Evaluation Systems for Teachers (IDRIVE) Professional Development for Teachers Response to Intervention Process Collaborative Curriculum Lesson Planning English Language Development Use of PowerTeacher/PowerSchool /NWEA Data for Progress Monitoring Link Student Performance Goals to Teacher Evaluation

39.5% of Chamberlain students scored in the “at or above average band” in Reading on NWEA assessment in September 2013. (baseline) 49.5% or more of Chamberlain school students will score in the “at or above average band” in Reading on the NWEA reading assessment in June 2014. (goal) 35% of Chamberlain students scored in the “low band” on NWEA September 2013 assessment, and require reading support. (baseline) The learning objective is to decrease the number of students needing support by 10% points to 25% on the NWEA June 2014 assessment. (goal) 49% of Chamberlain students demonstrate grade level Math Fluency in September 2013. (baseline) 80% or more of Chamberlain school students will demonstrate grade level Math Fluency by May 1, 2014. (goal)

Chamberlain Elementary School

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Goal 3 Education leaders ensure the success and achievement of all students by establishing and maintaining an organizational system and resources for a safe, high-performing learning environment.

Strategies: Establish, implement and monitor a school-wide positive behavior support system that includes effective Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 proactive behavior supports. Education leaders distribute responsibilities and supervise management of the building facilities and practices so that the environment is conducive to learning. Establish an infrastructure for finance and personnel that operates in support of teaching and learning.

Measurable Outcomes

Action Steps Establish Process for Monitoring Attendance  Biweekly School Attendance Committee Meetings Safe School Climate/Positive Behavior System (PBIS) The Chamberlain Way-CARES Expectations Coordination of Organizational Management Access and Alignment of Resources Recruit, support and retain high quality educators to maximize student learning

Reduce the number of students with Chronic Absenteeism by 10%Baseline Year 2012/13: 24% Target for 2013/14: 14% Reduce the number of ISS/OSS incidences by 10%Baseline Year 2012/13: 17% Target for 2013/14: 7% Parent Survey -10 Indicators Related to Goal 3: Results for Ratings of Strongly Agree and Agree: Baseline 11/13: 95% Target Results for 4/14: Maintain at 95% or Increase Student Survey-Results are not yet available

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Goal 4 The learning community will engage families and other stakeholders to collaborate about school wide and specific student learning needs.

Strategies: Ensure the success of all students by collaborating with families and other stakeholders. Respond and contribute to community interests and needs to provide high quality education for students and their families. Access resources in conjunction with other organizations and agencies that provide critical resources for children and families.

Measurable Outcomes

Action Steps Communicate clear expectations to families about district and school expectations and goals Collaborate and engage families in the educational process to support student learning Develop Parent Teacher Organization/School Governance Council Partner with community agencies to provide resources to assist families and support student learning

Parent Survey - 5 Indicators Related to Goal 4: Results for Ratings of Strongly Agree and Agree: Baseline 11/13: 87% Target Results for 4/14: 95% Parent Survey-All Indicators: 92.3% Target Results-for 4/14: 95% Parent Conference Attendance: Baseline 11/13: 91% Target Results for 4/14: 95%

Chamberlain Elementary School

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 CSDNB Campus Improvement Plan‐Chamberlain Elementary School   SY: 2013‐2014    CSDNB Student Learning Priority 1: All Chamberlain students will demonstrate strong aspects of character and educational habits of mind as  measured by stakeholder surveys, student attendance, and student discipline data    CSDNB Student Learning Priority 2:  All Chamberlain students will demonstrate at least one year’s growth in reading, language, and math as  measured by NWEA assessment (k‐10.)   The following goals, strategies and actions will provide the necessary supports for our students so that they can achieve their Academic and  Social/Emotional goals preparing them for college and/or career. 

GOAL 1 

Chamberlain's mission and goals establish high expectations  for all students and staff and are shared, widely known, and  implemented to improve student performance. 

Outcome Measure 1 – Year 1 

Teacher/Student Survey Results‐ Strongly Agree and Agree:  Baseline (11/13):                                                                     Second Measure (4/14):  Teacher Survey =87.3% (10 Indicators)                              Teacher Survey Target:  95%  Student Survey=                                                                      Student Survey Target:    Create a school wide positive learning climate in which all staff are responsible  for focused contributions toward the district’s vision, mission and goals 

     Step 

Action 

Outcome/Evidence 

Responsibility 



Review and revise school’s mission and  vision for PreK ‐5 school   Weekly News that communicates to all  internal stakeholders district/school  initiatives and timelines aligned with the  school’s vision and mission, and progress  toward school goals 

Clearly articulated mission, vision that  aligns with school expectations  Effective communication resulting in  better informed, higher functioning  teachers and teams    Evidence: Weekly News 

Principal and Assistant  Principal  Principal and Assistant  Principal 



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Morning Announcements that reinforce  the school’s vision/mission, goals and  Chamberlain CARES expectations.  



Review district ‘s monthly Academic  Updates to ensure compliance/shared  understanding with district initiatives and  academic progress and social emotional  progress data reports  



Meet with teacher teams on a scheduled  rotation to ensure student progress  toward goals 

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Administration will conduct daily  announcements, setting tone for the  day    Evidence:  Morning Announcements,  Student Recognitions, Student of the  Month  Informed stakeholder groups allowing  adjustments to be made toward goals  in real time.     Evidence – faculty meeting agendas,  monthly academic and social emotional  data reports (attendance and  discipline)  Review, monitor, and analyze school  and district data on academic and  social emotional progress     Evidence: Data Walls, display of  schoolwide and district progresss  monitoring data, collaboration meeting  notes 

Principal and Assistant  Principal    

September 2013‐daily   

Principal and Assistant  Principal   

September 2013‐monthly 

Principal and Assistant  Principal, Content and  Cluster Teams   

September 2013‐monthly 

GOAL 2 

To create a collaborative professional culture that ensures the  success and achievement of all students in Math, Reading and  Writing by monitoring and continuously improving teaching and  learning 

Outcome Measures:   1‐ Indicator of Academic  Growth: 

 SLO #1: Increase achievement in Math‐   28% of Chamberlain students scored in the “at or above average band” in Math on  NWEA assessment in September 2013.  (baseline)  38% or more of Chamberlain school students will score in the “at or above average  band” in Math on the NWEA Math assessment in June 2014. (goal)  44.6% of Chamberlain students scored in the “low band” on NWEA September 2013  assessment, and require support in Math. (baseline)  The learning objective is to decrease the number of students needing support by  10% points to 34.6% on the NWEA June 2014 assessment. (goal)  49% of Chamberlain students demonstrate grade level math fluency in September  2013.  (baseline)  80% or more of Chamberlain school students will demonstrate grade level math  fluency by May 1, 2014. (goal)   SLO #2: Increase Achievement in Reading‐ 

Standard Assessment 

2‐ Indicator of Academic  Growth:  Standard Assessment 

1‐ Indicator of Academic  Growth:  Non‐standard Assessment 

   1‐ Indicator of Academic  Growth:  Standard Assessment 

2‐ Indicator of Academic  Growth:  Standard Assessment 

39.5% of Chamberlain students scored in the “at or above average band” in Reading  on NWEA assessment in September 2013.  (baseline)  49.5% or more of Chamberlain school students will score in the “at or above average  band” in Reading on the NWEA reading assessment in June 2014. (goal)  35% of Chamberlain students scored in the “low band” on NWEA September 2013  assessment, and   require reading support. (baseline)  The learning objective is to decrease the number of students needing support by  10% points to 25% on the NWEA June 2014 assessment. (goal) 

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 SLO #3: Increase achievement in Writing‐ 

1‐ Indicator of Academic  Growth: 

39% of Chamberlain students scored in the “at or above average band” on NWEA  Language assessment in Sept 2013.  (baseline)  49% or more of Chamberlain school students will score in the “at or above average  band” on on the NWEA Language assessment in June 2014. (goal)  41% of Chamberlain students scored in the “low band” on NWEA Language  September 2013 assessment, and require support in language/writing. (baseline)  The learning objective is to decrease the number of students needing support by  10% points to 31% on the NWEA Language June 2014 assessment. (goal)   41% of Chamberlain students demonstrate grade level writing in Sept. 2013 based  on district writing September assessment.  (baseline)  80% or more of Chamberlain school students will demonstrate grade level writing by  June 1, 2014. (goal) 

Standard Assessment 

2‐ Indicator of Academic  Growth:  Standard Assessment 

1‐ Indicator of Academic  Growth:  Non‐standard Assessment   

G2 Strategy 1 

Establish and grow a strong professional team to improve teaching and learning 

Step 

Action 

Outcome/Evidence 



Establish, facilitate and monitor content  data teams for each grade level 

Build capacity of all teachers, ensure  Principal and Assistant  calibration of quality instructional  Principal  practices, analyze content area data    (math, reading and writing) and adjust  instruction/intervention to ensure  goals are met    Evidence; Administrator feedback,  teacher evaluation, assessment data,  SLOs 

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Responsibility 

Implementation Plan  &Timeline  September 2013‐June 2014 









Implement and refine the Educator  Development and Evaluation System for  teachers (IDRIVE) 

Use Evaluation tool to provide targeted  and individualized professional  development for teachers 

Establish, maintain and monitor  effectiveness of a response to  intervention process that provides  targeted and tiered and/or specialized  instruction for all students   

Build capacity of intervention team to  deliver continuum of services to all  students not progressing with core level  instruction 

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Increase teacher reflective practice  and instructional effectiveness    Evidence: Teacher observations,  Bloomboard data and student  achievement  Improve teacher instructional practice    Evidence: Bloomboard data, increased  teacher effectiveness, student  achievement  School, grade level and content  teaming practices including vertical  alignment     Evidence: Increased teacher  effectiveness, increased student  achievement in all tiers, assessment  data,   SLOs  Professional collaboration/teaming;  specific diagnostic identification to  ensure targeted intervention    Evidence: increased teacher capacity,  Progress monitoring data, assessment  data, documented student progress  toward goals 

Principal and Assistant  Principal 

September 2013‐June 2014 

 

Principal and Assistant  Principal, Teachers 

September 2013‐June 2014 

 

Principal and Assistant  Principal, Intervention  Team, Teachers, District  Coordinators  

September 2013‐June 2014 

 

Principal and Assistant  Principal, Intervention  Team, District  Coordinators   

September 2013‐June 2014 

G2 Strategy 2 

Articulate and implement a core instructional program with a challenging  standards‐based curriculum and high expectations for students 



Teachers will plan and implement lessons  from the articulated curriculum that  aligns content with standards, instruction,  assessment and learning (PreK‐5)   



Content teams will meet twice per month  to plan lessons collaboratively in math,  reading and writing       



Teachers will contribute to the curricular  revision cycle by providing feedback  related to curriculum, required  assignments and assessments on Build  Your Own Curriculum (BYOC) 



Maintain and utilize district core  resources for each subject/course   

 

Implement and monitor quality English  Language Development instruction for all  English language development students 

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Web‐based curriculum (BYOC),  Common Core Standards    Evidence: Formal and informal  Teacher observations, Lesson Plans,  Assessment results, student work  Web‐based curriculum, Common  Core standards in Math, Reading and  Writing      Evidence: Formal and informal  Teacher observations, Lesson Plans  Inform curriculum writers of  practitioner feedback         Evidence: BYOC feedback  Texts and related materials are  inventoried and accessible for use    Evidence:  Inventories, book rooms,  distribution procedures  English Language Development  professional development and  coaching    Evidence:   ELD progress monitoring,  LAS Links data, exit data 

Teachers  

September 2013‐June 2014 

Content Teams 

September 2013‐June 2014  Twice per month 

Teachers, Curriculum  Integration Teachers   

September 2013‐June 2014 

Principal and Assistant  Principal, Teachers 

September 2013‐June 2014 

 

Principal and Assistant  Principal, District  Coordinator   

September 2013‐June 2014 

 

G2 Strategy 3  1 







Use of assessments, data systems and accountability strategies  to improve adult  practice and student achievement 

Utilize the reporting system in Power  Teacher/Power School to monitor  implementation of core curriculum      Implement common benchmark  assessments, progress monitoring  assessments 

Implement, facilitate and monitor school  wide data teaming: teachers will analyze  student work and  assessment data, and  develop strategies to ensure student  success        Implement Educator Development and  Evaluation System for teachers that  explicitly links students’ performance to  teacher evaluation     

     

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Monitor fidelity of implementation of  core curriculum    Evidence: PowerTeacher/PowerSchool  reports. PowerTeacher Gradebook  Documented student achievement on  required assignments and district  assessments     Evidence: NWEA reports, Assessment  results, report cards   Documented data teaming protocols,  goals and strategies    Evidence: Content data team reports  for math, reading and writing at each  grade level, documented strategies for  differentiation  Formal and informal observations,  individualized professional  development      Evidence: Individual teacher SLOs,  Documented student progress towards  goals 

Principal and Assistant  Principal, Teachers 

September 2013‐June 2014 

  Teachers 

September 2013‐June 2014 

Principal and Assistant  Principal, Teachers 

September 2013‐June 2014 

 

Principal and Assistant  Principal   

September 2013‐June 2014 

GOAL 3 

Education leaders ensure the success and achievement of all students by  establishing and maintaining an organizational system and resources for a  safe, high‐performing learning environment 

Outcome  Measure 1  Outcome  Measure 2  Outcome  Measure 3 

Chamberlain will reduce the number of students with chronic Absenteeism by 10%   Baseline Year (2012/13): 121/499=24%                              Target:70/499=14%    Chamberlain will reduce the number of ISS/OSS by 10%   Baseline Year (2012/13): 84/499=17%                               Target: 35/499=7%   Parent Survey Results:  Strongly Agree and Agree  (10 Indicators):    Baseline (10/13) 95%                                                             End Year Target (5/14):95% +  Student Survey Results=                                                        Student Survey Target (5/14):   Establish, implement and monitor a school‐wide positive behavior support system that includes  effective tier 1, tier 2 and tier 3 proactive behavior supports 

G 3 Strategy 1  Step 

Action 

Outcome/Evidence 

Responsibility  



Establish and implement a process for  monitoring and addressing  student  attendance concerns 

Increased student attendance,  decrease in chronic absenteeism    Evidence: Attendance Matters  Procedural Manual, School  Attendance Committee (SAC)  minutes, parent letters,  PowerSchool reports, weekly  recognition for best class  attendance, monthly display of  class attendance rates and perfect  attendance class pictures/awards  High standards for staff and  students, clear expectations for  safe school climate    Evidence: Safe School Climate  Plan, CARES Etiquette  Expectations 

Principal and Assistant  Principal 

2       

Establish school wide Safe School  Climate/PBIS  aligned with school’s vision,  mission and goals 

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Implementation  Plan &Timeline  September 2013‐ June 2014 

 

Principal and Assistant  Principal   

September 2013‐ June 2014 

  3         

Monitor implementation and effectiveness of  Safe School Climate/PBIS plan and  associated  Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention plans 

Increased student engagement  and student achievement    Evidence: Documented T2 and  T3 intervention plans, team  meeting minutes, discipline  (referral and suspension) data 

Principal and Assistant  Principal, Teachers, District  Coordinator   

September 2013‐ June 2014    Quarterly  reviews 

 

 G3 Strategy 2  1 





Education Leaders distribute responsibilities and supervise management of the  building facilities and practices so that the environment is conducive to learning 

Direct and coordinate custodial duties  required to maintain a safe, clean  school campus        Oversee the acquisition, maintenance  and security of equipment and  technologies that support the teaching  and learning environment        Establish procedures for entrance and  dismissal supervision, emergency  response, bussing, recess, breakfast,  lunch, staff duties, etc to ensure  effective organizational management    

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Safe, clean and well maintained building  site    Evidence: Custodial checklists,  evaluations, work order submissions  and  completion rate  Ensure resources are available to  enhance the learning environment      Evidence: Process for receiving and  maintaining equipment and technologies 

Principal, Assistant  Principal, Facilities  Manager 

August 2013‐August 2014 

Principal, Assistant  Principal, Facilities  Manager, Secretary 

August 2013‐August 2014 

Organized, established routines that  provide a structured environment that is  conducive to learning    Evidence: Documented protocols and  procedures 

Principal and Assistant  Principal 

September 2013‐June  2014 

G3 Strategy 3  1 



Establish an infrastructure for finance and personnel that operates in support of  teaching and learning 

Develop a budget request within fiscal  and district guidelines that aligns  resources of the school and district      Seeks, secures and aligns resources to  achieve the school’s vision, mission and  goals to strengthen professional  practice and improve student learning.       



Recruit, support and retain highly  qualified and diverse educators     



Conducts staff evaluation processes to  improve and support teaching and  learning       

         

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Zero based budget request      Evidence: Resources aligned to building  needs based on student needs  Collaboration with District  Administrators to secure needed  resources for the school      Evidence: Budget requests and  justifications    Professionally developed, highly  qualified educators, TEAM modules    Evidence: Teacher Evaluations, Teacher  Retention Rate  Highly qualified, effective non‐certified  staff      Evidence: Staff Evaluations, Bloomboard   

Principal and Assistant  Principal 

October 2013 

Principal and Assistant  Principal 

September 2013‐August  2014 

Principal and Assistant  Principal, TEAM mentors,  Teachers 

August 2013‐August 2014 

Principal and Assistant  Principal, District  Coordinators 

September 2013‐June 2014 

GOAL 4  Outcome Measure  

G4 Strategy 1 



Chamberlain engages families and other stakeholders to collaborate about school‐ wide and student specific learning needs.  Stakeholder‐Parent Survey Results    (5 Indicators)  Baseline (11/13):  87%                          End‐Year (4/14): 95%  Total Parent Survey Results (All Indicators)  Baseline (11/13): 92.3%                        End‐Year (4/14): 95% Ensure the success of all students by collaborating with families and other  stakeholders 

Communicate expectations for high  Informed families that know and  achievement to parents through written and  understand district and school  verbal means  expectations 

Principal and Assistant  Principal, District Family  Education Services, Faculty 

August 2013‐ongoing 

Principal and Assistant  Principal, Faculty 

August 2013‐June 2014 

Principal and Assistant  Principal, Faculty, PTO,  District Family Education  Services 

August 2013‐June 2014 

Evidence: District Handbook,  Newsletters, Conferences, Connect  Ed Calls, Website, Surveys 





Provide timely information and strategies to  parents regarding student performance and  progress 

Informed families with ability to  support continued student learning  at home and in school 

 

Evidence: Report Cards, Progress  Reports, NWEA Reports, IEPs,  Attendance Letters, PowerSchool  Parent Portal 

Engage families in educational process  through targeted workshops, school events,  relationship building and community  supports 

Informed, engaged families with  ability to support continued student  learning 

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Evidence: Flyers, invitations,  photographs, meeting minutes,  conference and event attendance 

G4 Strategy 2 





Respond and contribute to community interests and needs to provide high quality  education for students and their families 

Encourage community agencies’  participation in school wide events 

Promote collaboration among  community and school 

 

Evidence: Social emotional well‐ being 

Demonstrate/promote civic leadership  through CARES events and student council  activities to support community needs  

Develop volunteerism, character,  citizenship among students and  families  

Principal and Assistant  Principal, Faculty, PTO 

September 2013‐June 2013 

Principal and Assistant  Principal, Faculty, PTO,  Student body 

September 2013‐June 2013 

Principal and Assistant  Principal, Faculty, PTO, SGC 

September 2013‐June 2013 

  Evidence: meaningful contributions  to the community, charity  donations, food pantry 



Develop new PTO/SGC 

Engaged families  Evidence:PTO/SGC agendas and  minutes 

G 4 Strategy 3 



Access resources in conjunction with other organizations and agencies that provide  critical resources for children and families 

Assist faculty and families in accessing  community and school resources to support  student’s educational needs  

Supported faculty and families with  the ability to access needed services    Evidence: Increase in student  achievement, parent survey data,  intervention logs 

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Principal and Assistant  Principal, Faculty, Community  agencies and liaisons 

August 2013‐June 2014 





Shared programming in our school 

Partner with community agencies and  district to provide quality after school  programs 

 

 

Evidence: student achievement 

Partner with YMCA to provide quality after  school child care 

After school care on site     Evidence: student achievement 

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Principal and Assistant  Principal, District  Coordinators, YMCA, Parks &  Recreation Department,  Facilitator of Extended Day  Programs 

September 2013‐June 2014 

Principal, Assistant Principal,  YMCA 

September 2013‐June 2014