District Continuous Improvement Plan
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"A Plan for Learning Successful Performance"
Indicators:
Diverse assessment, instruction, and intervention methods will be established for 100% of students (including students with disabilities and gifted students) within 3 years.
There will be a continuous, annual increase of 2.5 standard units of improvement in proficiency tests scores in all curriculum areas across the school district in areas not meeting the states minimum standards.
Cooperative learning strategies will be integrated into 100% of classrooms within 3 years.
Within 3 years, core curriculum will be aligned throughout the district and consistently implemented.
100% of the teaching staff will utilize technology in daily teaching and learning experiences within 3 years.
Systems of accountability will be instituted to provide bi-annual and ongoing assessment and evaluation.
Within 3 years a continuum of special education supports and services will be provided for students with disabilities in each building. Class sizes of no more than twelve per instructional period in the elementary and middle school and no more than sixteen per instructional period for high school will be adhered to.
Each year we will continue to provide special education services, at the district level cross-categorically. Individual student needs drive the delivery of services at the building level. Special Education staff may service students with a variety of disabilities in the resource room and regular classroom and may also service students without disabilities in the regular classroom.
Improvement
Strategy: New Standards in Assessment, Intervention and Curriculum Development
Activity
Responsible Party
Resource Dedication
Timeline
Evaluation
Establish assessment, intervention and acceleration standards which identify students who have academic challenge, acceleration or environmental support needs.
Apply language arts and writing as a teaching vehicle in every classroom subject area.
Provide targeted remediation to all students who did not pass reading or math proficiency subtests, science, social studies, and an opportunity for summer school at different grade levels at different times.
Activity
Provide interventions of all types which address the needs of all students, irrespective of their abilities including the gifted and talented.
Develop a seamless and aligned curriculum across all school buildings and provide for access to this curriculum for students with disabilities and gifted students.
Provide cooperative learning principles across all grade levels.
Institute regular and continuous testing to measure student progress.
Activity
Upgrade academic core curriculum to prepare students for post secondary education and workforce placement.
Establish and implement applied academic approaches, including use of technology.
Modify the parameters of the school day and school year to accommodate summer programming, after school activities, evening workshops, and weekend programs.
Activity
Expand elective course offerings to complement core course offerings at high school and middle school.
Establish a technology plan that will fully integrate technology based tracking, teaching and communication methods.
Strengthen and expand student leadership opportunities and increase student involvement in quality improvement planning.
Establish Family Support programming at elementary, middle and high school buildings and engage their assistance in academic, social and career activities.
Establish a comprehensive plan for continual assessment, evaluation, monitoring, and accountability for every sector of the school community.
Activity
Link with external support organizations that offer expertise in targeted academic/enrichment areas.
Identify and provide services for preschool students with disabilities through collaboration with the Educational Service Center of Lorain County, Murray Ridge Early Intervention, Head Start, and Northern Ohio Special Education Regional Resource Center Assessment Services, and gifted.
Ongoing and summative evaluations of special education services for in district students, out of district students, and preschool students with disabilities, and gifted.
Activity
Individual building continuous improvement plans will identify building needs related to providing services to students with disabilities and gifted.
Out of district placements offered as an alternative for students with disabilities that need Special Education Services.
Expand emphasis on achievement in the sciences (math, science, biology and chemistry); implement activities that promote and encourage the study and pursuit of math and science related coursework.
ESCLC Preschool
Success for All (SFA),
School leaders,
Teachers
SFA,
Teachers,
School leaders
School leaders,
Teachers
Ohio Reads Tutor
Bldg. Coordinator
Responsible Party
SFA,
School leaders,
Teachers,
Special Services, Gifted
Ohio Reads Tutors
Bldg. Coordinator
SFA,
Special Services,
School leaders,
Teachers,
Educational Service Center of Lorain County (ESC)
Gifted
SFA,
School leaders,
Teachers,
Special Services,
Center For Leadership in Education (CLE)
SFA,
School leaders,
Teachers,
Special Services
Responsible Party
School leaders,
Business advisors,
ESC,
Work Study Coordinator
Tech Prep/(CLE)
Coordinator
JVS
School Leaders,
ESC
School leaders, Teachers,
School Board,
Families/PTA
Responsible Party
School leaders, Teachers,
School Board
Tech consultants,
School leaders, Teachers, Principals
School leaders,
Students,
Safe Schools Task Force
School leaders,
Guidance Counselors,
Teachers,
Families/PTA, IAT,
Work Study Coordinator,
Students
TEPS
TIP/STEP
School leaders,
Teachers,
Students
Guidance
Responsible Party
CLE,
ESC,
SFA Foundation at
Johns Hopkins University,
SERRC
Special Services, Northern Ohio Regional Resource Center, Assessment Services,
ESC,
Preschool Staff, Head Start, Murray Ridge-Lorain County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (LCBMRDD)
School leaders, Special Education Supervisor, ESC,
Preschool staff, Murray Ridge - LCBMRDD, out of district service providers, Work-Study Coordinator, Lorain County JVS
Responsible Party
School leaders, Special Services, teachers, families community members
Out of district service providers, Special Services, School Leaders
Students, community members, School Board, School Leaders, Families/PTA
CSRD funds
General funds
Title I / Title II
General funds
CSRD funds
General funds
CSRD funds
Title I
Ohio Reads grant
Summer intervention
reimbursement
Resource Dedication
Special Education funds
Ohio Reads Tutors
CSRD funds
Title I
Gifted State Funding
General funds
CSRD funds
Special Education Funds
CSRD funds
General funds
Title I
CSRD funds
General funds
Special Education Funds
Resource Dedication
General Funds
School Net funds
CSRD funds
Title I
Class Size Reduction (U.S. Dept. Educ.)
Local Foundations
Resource Dedication
General funds
School Net Funds
General funds
Lorain County Prosecutor's office
General funds
Local Foundations
CSRD funds
General funds
General funds
Resource Dedication
CSRD funds
General funds
Local Foundations
Special Education funds
Special Education funds
Resource Dedication
General funds
Special Education funds
Special Education funds
Title II
General funds
Began 6/99 through 7/2003
Began 9/99 and ongoing
Began 9/99 and ongoing
Timeline
Began 9/99 and ongoing
Began 9/99 and ongoing
Began 9/99 and ongoing
Began 9/99 and ongoing
Timeline
Began 12/99 and ongoing
Began 9/99 and ongoing
Began Fall, 1999 and ongoing
Timeline
Began 9/99 and ongoing
Plan
Completed by 6/99
Began Fall, 1999 and ongoing
Began Fall, 1999 and ongoing
Began 6/99 and ongoing
Timeline
Identified 6/99 and ongoing
Ongoing implementation and assessment
Ongoing implementation and assessment
Timeline
Ongoing implementation and assessment
Ongoing assessment and collaboration with service providers
Begin Fall, 2000 and ongoing
Attainment of IEP Goals/Objectives
Number students assessed and number offered remediation
Assessment and identification of academic needs completed effectively and efficiently
Interventions offered
Teacher survey feedback
Students in intervention program
Application strategies across classrooms via principal observation
Results of continuous student testing
Number of students passing reading and math proficiency tests
Number remaining below grade level
Number of students served
Evaluation
Rate of success following intervention
Types and rates of interventions
Number of students receiving intervention
Attainment of IEP Goals/Objectives
Impact of curriculum applications as measured through assessments and testing
Survey feedback by teachers and students
Outcomes of OPBA
Impact of curriculum applications as measured through assessments and testing
Survey feedback by teachers and students
Analysis of testing activities and results
Mastery of IEP goals and objectives
Outcomes of OPBA
Evaluation
Comparison of student post graduation electives
Number of learning opportunities provided for non-college bound students
Increase in ACT, SAT and Proficiency test scores
Number of students enrolled in post secondary institutes
On-line survey for alumni
Data from Ohio colleges - number of students in remediation classes
Number of classes which are applied academics
Number of student enrolled
Use of applied academics in classes
Teacher surveys
Changes in school day, schedule and school year
Number of hours of instruction provided beyond traditional school hours
Number of programs offered
Number of participants
Student surveys
Parent surveys
Evaluation
Number and type of electives chosen
Comparisons to elective / core curriculum scores
Number of students enrolled
Completed plan
Number students involved
Recommendations and follow up made by students
Number of parents involvement in academic activities
Number parents involved in career direction planning
Number parents engaged as volunteers
Number of referrals
Results of regular assessments
Application of tracking system and reports generated
Quantitative results
Surveys of targeted sectors
Evaluation
External support agreements made
Types of support and resulting impact
Number and type of calls for assistance
Special Education Supervisor Annual Summative evaluation
Number of preschool students identified
Number of preschool students served
Annual summative evaluation
Periodic and ongoing assessment of services and needs
Attainment of IEP goals and objectives
Student, parent and teacher surveys
District report card data
Evaluation
District report card data
Building Continuous Improvement Plans
Parent, student, and teacher surveys
Ongoing administrative assessment of needs
Special Education Supervisor annual
Summative Evaluation
Annual summative evaluation by Special Education Supervisor
Ongoing collaboration with out of district service providers
Number of students placed
Number of students enrolling in sciences
Proficiency results
Achievement improvement rates in math and science
Student survey feedback
Number of students indicating interest in science career
Performance
Strategy: The learning strengths of 100% of students will be augmented through extended day and extracurricular learning activities within 3 years.
The core curriculum will be upgraded to ensure that 100% of students are prepared for and aligned with post secondary knowledge and skill expectations, within 3 years.
100% of students will access expanded resources via cooperative learning and global community linkages, within 3 years.
100% of students will develop high-level academic competencies applicable to the modern workplace, within 3 years.
Efforts will be made to expand electives in arts and humanities by 20% within 3 years.
100% of students will know how to access educational resources via computer technology within 3 years.
Improvement
Strategy: Upgrade and Expand Course Offerings and Learning Opportunities
Activity
Responsible
Party
Resource Dedication
Timeline
Evaluation
Explore School to Career (STC) best practices and identify appropriate programs for implementation.
Establish a holistic, academic rich after school program (i.e. latchkey) at the elementary and middle schools; connect after school tutoring activities to the identified enrichment needs of children.
A community volunteer component will be strengthened at each school during non-traditional school hours, with an emphasis on literacy, writing, math and science tutoring.
Establish a student-to-student mentoring program linking the learning needs of younger children with the strengths of older children.
Establish Student Leadership Training at each school building to model leadership activities that impact life long learning.
A Community Service Program elective / opportunity will be developed in each school and include outside agency participation for all students including those with disabilities.
Expand opportunities in fine arts, music and humanities to meet the needs of all students, including gifted and students with disabilities.
Engage families in providing academic support to their children, with an emphasis on literacy, math and science proficiency building.
Work with children and families to identify broader needs that may interfere with accessing learning opportunities.
Provide technology training to students, families, and members of the community.
Provide all teachers access to technology and instructional use.
Establish relationships with colleges and university programs to expose youth to diverse post secondary learning options.
CLE, Businesses
District Technology Committee,
School Leaders
School leaders,
Teachers,
Volunteers
School leaders,
Families/PTA,
Community,
Teachers,
College students
School leaders,
Student leaders,
Special Services
Ohio Reads Volunteers
School Leaders, Students, Teachers, Community members, Families, Safe School Task Force
Student Leaders,
Work Study Coordinator,
Teachers,
School Boards
Teachers,
Students,
Community resources,
School Board,
School Leaders
Gifted Services Team
Families/PTA,
School Leaders,
Teachers,
Students
Gifted Services Team
Guidance Counselors,
Family Support Teams,
School leaders,
Teachers,
Students ,
Families/PTA
School Leaders,
Students,
Families/PTA,
Director of Technology
School Leaders,
Teachers,
School Board
School leaders,
Special Services,
Work Study Coordinator,
LCCC University Partnership
Guidance Counselors
General funds
CSRD funds
School Net funds
General Funds
Local Foundations
OhioReads
General funds
Foundations
General funds
Local Foundations
Ohio Reads
General funds
Local Foundations
Lorain County Prosecutors' Office
CSRD Funds
Special Education Funds
General funds
Local Foundations
Private Grants
General funds
Local Foundations
General Funds
Children and Families First Council
General funds
In-kind by community sources
Local Foundations
SchoolNet funds
General funds
In kind as provided by community
Local Foundations
General funds
In kind as provided by community
General funds
Begin Fall 2000 and ongoing
Program Planning Winter 2001
Began Fall, 1999 and ongoing
Begin exploring Fall, 2000 and ongoing
Begin exploring Fall, 2000 and ongoing
Plan Spring, 2001, for Summer 2001 implementation
Begin Fall, 2000 and ongoing
Began 9/99 and ongoing
Began to identify needs 9/99
and ongoing
Began winter, 1999 and ongoing
Began Fall, 1999 and ongoing
Began 9/99 and ongoing
School to Career programs implemented at each school
Number of businesses actively engaged with STC partnerships
Number of students involved in career shadowing
Number of children participating
Number of adult volunteers
Number of interventions offered during after school hours
Number of community members involved
Types of activities provided
Number of volunteers
Number of students impacted on
Number of students engaged in program
Changes in OPT test scores
Surveys by students
Investigate CEC Program
(Project Support)
Number of students involved
Assessment distributed by school leadership teams determining qualitative impact (pre/post surveys)
Student surveys
Staff surveys
Types of service offered to community
Impact on citizenship
Number of students participating (with and without disabilities)
Number of students accessing arts and humanities courses
Number of students indicating career interest in arts and humanities
Survey of students
Number of parents involved in academic support activities
Number of parents serving as volunteer tutors
Surveys as provided by parents
Access needs identified
Support needs identified
Interventions offered and impact
Surveys as provided by parents
Number of agencies involved
Number of students, parents and community improving technological competence
Number of teachers with access
to workstations
Rate of curriculum applications
Number of students engaged
Student survey feedback
Number of school to career collaborations established with colleges
Increases in student interest and pursuit of post secondary education
Performance
Indicators: 100% of all staff will develop a career enrichment portfolio and participate in professional development training within 3 years.
The District will actively plan and implement professional development strategies to enrich current, entry level and prospective teaching staff with a 20% increase in district professional development offerings within 3 years.
Within 3 years, 100% of participating educators will be rewarded and recognized for their implementation of innovative, research-based strategies.
Lines of communication for 100% of staff will be strengthened within 3 years.
There will be a continual increase in the number of school personnel assuming leadership roles with 3% 1st year, 5% 2nd year, and 10% 3rd year.
The school day and year will be restructured to accommodate and encourage planning, training and leadership development as a school priority with a 15% increase in time spent by staff on these activities within 3 years.
100% of staff will participate in technology based cross-school, cross-district and cross-county collegial networks of support to contribute to the development of curriculum innovations and research-based teaching strategies within 3 years.
Improvement
Strategy: Professional Development
Activity
Responsible Party
Resource Dedication
Timeline
Evaluation
Maintain a Midview Local Professional Development Committee.
In collaboration with the Midview LPDC, implement strategies that assure every teacher reaches professional development requirements established by the State of Ohio.
Establish a process to recruit competent staff through affiliation with Universities.
Implement a High Quality Performance Program for all district employees including a comprehensive mentorship program for current and entry level educators.
Maintain and celebrate high standards for all staff Recognition Programs.
Provide opportunities for professional development for leadership training for all district employees.
Engage all school board members, administrators, teachers and non-teaching staff in team building and communication training workshops.
Apply flexible scheduling to accommodate professional development, leadership activities and planning time for staff.
Provide ongoing opportunities for training to all teachers on the use and application of technology in the classroom, focusing on technology-based networks of support.
Grade specific / need specific collegial networks of support will be established.
Expand research-based professional development opportunities that support the refinement of teaching techniques, the application of new curriculum innovations, and that actively engage students in their learning.
Teachers,
School leaders
School Leaders,
Midview Education Association
Teachers
District
Administrators, School leaders,
School leaders,
Midview Education Assoc., ESC
Teachers
School leaders,
School Board
Students
Teachers
School leaders,
School Board,
CLE
LPDC
School Board,
All school employees,
CLE,
Midview Education Association
OSBA
School leaders,
CIP Committee,
Special Services,
School Board
Director of Technology,
Tech consultants,
Community volunteers,
CLE, Teachers,
ESC
CLE, ESC, NRPDC, Midview Education Association
Teachers
School Leaders
CLE, ESC, Midview LPDC, Midview Education Association
Teachers
School Leaders
Eisenhower funds
General funds
LPDC funds
Eisenhower funds
LPDC funds
General funds
General funds
General funds
Eisenhower funds
LPDC funds
General funds
Eisenhower funds
General funds
In kind as provided by community resources
Local Foundations
General funds
In kind as provided by community resources
Local Foundations
CSRD (2000-2001)
Special Education Funds
General Funds
Eisenhower funds
School Net funds
LPDC funds
Eisenhower funds
Local Foundations
LPDC funds
General funds
Local Foundations
Special Education Funds
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Began Fall, 1999 and ongoing
Begin expansion 2000 by winter 2001
Establish plan by Fall, 2000 and
ongoing
Establish plan by 2001 and ongoing
Began Fall, 1999 and ongoing
Began Fall, 1999 and ongoing
Began Fall, 1999 and ongoing
Ongoing
Level of involvement in LPDC
Number of IPDP filed
Number of certified persons who have filed an individual plan by prescribed deadline
Number of new recruits
Number of teachers involved in Pathwise Program
Number of Mentors
Number of teachers participating in mentorship programs
Number of entry year teachers who are professionally assessed (PRAXIS)
Number of recognition awards
Data collected
Number of staff in leadership training
Number engaged in leadership positions
Number of team building activities conducted
Number participating
Surveys
Satisfaction
Number of teachers involved
Amount of time for Professional Development
Curriculum applications
Number networks/committees impendency
Curriculum innovations as a result of collegial networking
Number of courses
Number of participants
Teacher surveys
Number of networks
Number of participants
Teacher surveys
Number and type of trainings offered
Results of Proficiency and CBE tests
Professional development and evaluation
Performance
Strategy: The district and 100% of its buildings will be guided by diversely comprised Continuous Improvement Planning and Implementation committees which monitor and facilitate continuous improvement in each school.
Families will become actively engaged in decision making related to continuous improvement with a 10% representation on CIP implementation committees.
Business will contribute to every student's readiness for work. There will be an increase of 5% annually in next 3 years in business participation in schools.
School improvement will emerge as a central factor in 100% of community development initiatives within 3 years.
Improvement
Strategy: The Cultivation of Community Involvement
Activity
Responsible Party
Resource Dedication
Timeline
Evaluation
Identify and recruit representatives from all community sectors for participation on the Continuous Improvement Planning and Implementation Committee.
Ensure that all members of the community receive awareness building information regarding continuous improvement planning and implementation.
Establish a terminology change...and positive promotional plan at district and building levels; maintain consistent communications regarding school activities.
Sponsors regular opportunities for formal gatherings and dialogue with community members.
Establish and maintain a Web site for the school district and each school building; utilize it as a regular vehicle for communication.
Assure that all teachers have access to email; encourage parent/teacher email communications.
Implement recognition program for students; promote throughout the community.
Engage community members in tutoring, consulting, and mentoring activities.
Engage community members in curriculum planning activities
Expand training and resource referral resources for parents to address home and personal support needs.
School leaders, Community representatives,
PTA/Families
School leaders, Community representatives,
School Board, PTA/Families
School leaders,
Community representatives,
School Board Students
School leaders, Community representatives,
School Board, PTA/Families
School leaders,
Tech Consultants,
Students,
Director of Technology, Technology Committee
School leaders,
Director of Technology, Teachers,
Families
School leaders,
Students, PTA/Families
Teachers,
Community members,
School Leaders, Business, University Partnerships
Community Members, Teachers, School Leaders, Curriculum Director
Community organizations,
Special Services,
SERRC, PTA/Families
Guidance
General funds
In kind from community sources
General funds
In kind from community sources
General funds
In kind from community sources
General funds
In kind from community sources
SchoolNet funds
General funds
General funds
SchoolNet funds
General funds
Local Foundations
PTA'S
General funds
Local Foundations
OhioReads Grant
General funds
Local funds
General funds
In kind from community sources
Ongoing
Ongoing
Began planning Spring, 2000 and ongoing
Ongoing
Began Spring, 2000 and ongoing
Began Fall, 1999 and ongoing
Began Fall, 1999 and ongoing
Began planning Summer, 1999 and ongoing
Begin organizing Fall, 2000 and ongoing
Began Fall, 1999 and ongoing
Number of community members involved; comparative annual increases
Number / types of CIP information presented
Feedback via community survey
Focus group feedback
Positive promotional plans created
Feedback via community survey
Brochures/videos
Perception feedback of community
Number of gatherings held and number in attendance
Web sites created
Rate of use and feedback from community
Rate of email use
Feedback from parents and teachers
Number students receiving recognition
Feedback from parents and community
Number of volunteers
Number of tutors
Number of mentors
Number of community members involved
Reported support needs of parents
Number of school-initiated class offerings
Collaborations established with community resources
Number of referrals
Performance
Indicators: 100% of school facilities will be clean, maintained and upgraded.
The district will secure necessary funding for facilities improvement with 50% of funding secured within 3 years.
A substance-free school environment will be an aggressively encouraged norm with a decrease of 10% annually in substance violations over the next 3 years.
Students and staff will report a 10% increase in levels of mutual respect annually over the next 3 years as measured by surveys and anecdotal records.
The community will increase utilization of the school building by 10% annually in each of the next 3 years.
Performance
Strategy: Facility and Environmental Improvement Strategies
Activity
Responsible Party
Resource Dedication
Timeline
Evaluation
Establish a comprehensive facility maintenance and upgrade plan that is reviewed regularly.
Establish a Facility Team in every school building to review/evaluate security, facility improvement, and effective facility utilization.
Pursue state funding to support facility improvement and upgrades.
Encourage and promote a drug and alcohol free environment through implementation of various programs and resources.
Assure that students receive conflict resolution and mediation training.
Develop a Safety Plan for every School building.
School leaders, School Board, Business Manager, Teachers, Students,
School Leaders, Community
Ohio School Facilities Committee
School leaders, Teachers,
Students and community members
District administrators,
School leaders,
Teachers,
School Board,
Business Manager
Teachers,
Students,
School leaders, Community
Guidance Counselors,
Students,
Community resources,
School Resources
School Leaders, Guidance Counselors, Teachers, Students, Community
Ohio facility improvement funds
Permanent Improvement funds
General funds
In kind as provided by consulting personnel
Ohio facility improvement funds
General funds
Safe and Drug Free Schools (Title IV)
Local Foundations
General funds
Title IV
General funds
Local Foundations
General funds
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Began Fall, 1999 and ongoing
Began Fall, 1999
Facility plan created for each school
Rate of completion
Number participating on Team and effectiveness of plan
Number of recommendations
Number of recommendations addressed
Number and amount of funds received
Rate of building plan achievements
Perceptions reported by students via survey
Number of students referred for substance abuse issues
Number of students participating in training
Rates of reported aggression and conflict
Perceptions reported by students via survey
Number of networks
Number of participants
Teacher surveys
Completed plans
Draft as of 12/18/01 update 2002/DE
GOAL 1: Student performance will show marked measures of improvement through the application of research based teaching techniques, technology integration and curriculum innovations.
GOAL 2 Students will gain access to a multitude of diverse learning opportunities generated through expanded electives, summer programming and restructuring of the school day.
GOAL 3: Over the next three years, all school personnel will continuously improve their professional capacity, leadership potential and communication ability and will direct these achievements to the perpetual success and achievement of children.
GOAL 4: Members of the broader community will actively participate in the planning and implementation of student, school, and district continuous improvement.
GOAL 5:School facilities will support a learning environment that is safe, secure, well-maintained and allows for future growth and expansion.
