Midview High School Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP)
GOAL 1: A comprehensive program will be established to increase the active participation in continuous improvement planning.
Performance Indicators:
· A diversely representative CIP Committee will be maintained to guide and implement continuous improvement strategies.
· There will be ongoing and active participation on the part of the teachers in leadership and planning activities in the school.
· 100% of teachers will fulfill requirements of Local Professional Development Committees.
· 100% of teachers will implement the use of research-based teaching and learning techniques that will align with Ohio academic standards.
· Measures of student success, proficiency and achievement will show increases.
· All test scores will show increases annually.
Improvement Strategy : Professional Development
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1. Expand professional development opportunities that encourage the implementation of research-based-teaching techniques, and the application of new curriculum standards. a. Provide access to professional development courses in targeted areas of need: • Curriculum Alignment:across contents; across grade levels; across buildings • Authentic Assessment • Effective Questioning Strategies and Problem Solving |
Administrators Teachers School Leadership Team LPDC Committee Global community MEA Center for Leadership in Education |
PD Block Grant Eisenhower funds In-kind resources provided by business and community volunteers Exploration / Application to the following granting initiatives: Incentives Teacher Quality Enhancement Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology |
Identify training and professional development support areas, Fall 1999 and ongoing Professional Development opportunities accessed every quarter Establish mentoring program Fall 2000 and ongoing Grant applications ongoing |
Reports as provided by teacher, administrative and student associations. Rate of teacher participation in professional development activities Response from teacher surveys Rate of curriculum changes implemented by teachers. |
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• Continue to identify special topic needs for training b. Engage teachers in hands-on curriculum development innovations, with emphasis on technology-based teaching and learning applications. c. Maintain a mentoring program for entry year educators. d. Participate in the work of all Local Professional Development Committees. e. Form networks of peer and collegial professional support. f. Establish programs to award teachers with stipends and grants for the implementation of innovative teaching strategies with technology. g. Teachers will participate in the global teaching community via Internet. h. Build in early dismissal days/release time/waiver days for curriculum planning time. i. Attempt to establish a common planning time in the schedule. j. Enhance teacher participation in school leadership activities. k. Assist teachers in fulfilling state mandated highly qualified teacher requirements |
Technology Challenge Grants State and Federal Grants |
Innovative curriculum development initiated 9/99 and ongoing Policies for early dismissal finalized 9/99 and revisited yearly Fall 2003 and ongoing |
Rate of reported use of linkage to the global community as measured through student and teacher technology surveys. Changes in the school day, school year, and classroom Increase in student achievement Percentage of highly qualified teachers |
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2. Expand opportunities in fine arts, music, and humanities to meet the needs of all students, including gifted and students with disabilities
3. Upgrade academic core curriculum to prepare students for post secondary education and workforce placement. |
Teachers Students Community resources School Board School Leaders Special Services Team School Leaders Business Advisors Educational Service Center Work Study Coordinator Tech Prep/Center for Leadership in Education Coordinator Lorain County Joint Vocational School |
Local Foundations Private Grants General Funds General Funds |
Begin Fall 2002 and ongoing Begin Fall 1999 and ongoing |
Number of students accessing arts and humanities courses Number of students indicating career interests in arts and humanities 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 |
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GOAL 2: Students will continue to benefit from access to cutting edge technology and resources.
Performance Indicators:
• Technology will be used as a daily instructional tool.
• 100% of all teachers will have a computer in their classroom.
• Curriculum innovations will be accessed through the Internet.
• Teachers will access innovative curriculum plans that are posted on the Internet.
• Midview High School will maintain and continue to improve its Website.
• School and community communications will be facilitated through technology.
• Student access to computers will be increased.
IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY: Integrated Use of Technology
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1. Integrate technology into the daily classroom. a. Continue implementation and update of CIP. b. Provide technology training to teachers. c. Use technology as an instructional tool. d. Engage community / business volunteers for instructional purposes |
Technology Director Members of the School Leadership Team CIP team The Center for Leadership in Education School Net Community / Business Teachers |
Grants School Net Technology Training Funds Funds generated through private grants Resources provided by collaborating organizations |
Purchases began 6/99 and ongoing Training began 9/99 and ongoing CIP committee established 9/01 |
Rate of use of technology Teacher Surveys Technology based curriculum developed via technology % of teachers certified at Novice and Practitioner Level |
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e. Upgrade and maintain existing computer labs. f. Upgrade and maintain existing broadcast studio. g. Upgrade and maintain existing tech ed lab. 2. Maintain and update the Midview High School Website. a. Promote availability of website to parents, community and business. b. Link website to additional global learning opportunities for students, families, business and community. c. Generate website surveys to garner community feedback. d. Establish individual teacher web pages linked to the high school website. e. Establish process to solicit input from the students for the website. f. Generate quarterly reports on website use. g. Establish communication to families via e-mail. |
Principal, website team Technology Director Members of the CIP Committee Technology Technician Students Athletic Director Director of Public Relations |
Grants |
Continue developing and upgrading a web site |
Rate of website use by targeted populations Analysis of use / purpose for visit through quarterly reports Feedback from surveys completed on the web site; implications for use Changes in proficiency test and other achievement assessment scores such as the OPT/OGT. |
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GOAL 3: A comprehensive School-To-Career system will be developed drawing on the collaborative efforts of school staff, community and business to gain a heightened awareness of the world of work and post-secondary education.
Performance Indicators:
· There will be an increase in collaborative ventures with businesses.
· A tracking system for post secondary employment activity will be established.
· Continue to establish relationships between area colleges and universities and Midview High School .
· Students will leave more prepared to enter the world of work or post-secondary education with a Career Passport.
· Increase in the percentage of students enrolled in post-secondary education.
Improvement Strategy : Comprehensive School-To-Career Initiatives
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1. Engage the business community in leadership and educational planning activities. a. Recruit diverse base of business participants by recruiting from churches, civic groups, chamber of commerce and other community organizations. b. Access tools that continually measure the skill needs in business and industry. c. Access business partnership innovations via Internet and global community. d. Continue to develop the relationship between the business community and the CBI program. |
School leadership team Business and industry reps and organizations Teachers Students Global community Lorain County Joint Vocational School |
These resources apply to all four objectives listed under goal 3. Funds generated through private grants Resources provided by collaborating organizations State and federal grants |
Business leaders identified Spring 2002 and ongoing Grants development ongoing |
Rate of involvement of business sector Diversity of sector involvement Results of surveys of businesses |
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2. Assure that each child develops a comprehensive Career Passport. a. Develop a Career Portfolio with every student. b. Engage community resources for additional exploration of careers and post secondary education. c. Encourage parents to participate in Career Portfolio development. d. Each graduate will have a Career Passport.
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Guidance Counselors Businesses Lorain County Community College Post secondary linkage schools and organizations, certificate programs, colleges, etc.) Lorain County Career Education Lorain County Joint Vocational School |
Career Portfolio implementation ongoing Portfolios reviewed yearly by counselors, teachers and parents Completed Career Passports |
Rate of completed portfolios/Career Passports Number of college night |
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3. Assure that students are provided the opportunity to explore post-secondary education. a. Increase the number of opportunities students have to attend college information nights. b. Expand and continue to promote opportunities for students to meet with representatives from a wide variety of colleges. c. Continue to offer the PLAN and PSAT tests. d. Continue to expand the college prep, AP course offerings, and university courses. e. Continue to promote student involvement in the JVS programs such as TEE and Tech Prep. |
Lorain County Community College JVS staff Parents Teachers Guidance Counselors |
Fall 2002 and ongoing |
Number of college night participants Percent of students involved in post-secondary programs Number of AP course offerings Number of college representatives coming to the high school |
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GOAL 4: Parents, students, and school staff will continue to develop stronger relationships to ensure students gain the greatest benefit from their education.
Performance Indicators:
· Develop a comprehensive communications strategy between families and the school.
· Continue to dialogue with parents through PTA meetings.
· All test scores will show increases annually.
· Establish a support system to promote student success in meeting state standards.
Improvement Strategy : Communications and Leadership Recruitment Activities
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1. Establish a communications strategy engaging technological, print and outreach mediums. a. Engage teachers, students and parents in building stronger communications. b. Utilize website and other promotional vehicle (Midview Messenger; Middiegram). c. Promote the use of e-mail communications between teachers, students, and parents. d. Communicate positive aspects of the high school to the greater community. e. Establish a parent program to assist with positive communications. f. Continue positive student recognition programs such as Academic M, Senior Recognition Ceremony, Sports Banquets, Academic Recognition Ceremony |
School Leadership Team Parents Students Local Community School Community PTA Special Services SERRC Guidance Counselors |
In-kind resources provided by business and community volunteers Private grants through local foundations General Funds |
Grants development ongoing Communication plan ongoing |
Rate of attendance / involvement of local community Rate of web site / email access and purpose |
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g. Provide resource information for parents to help them address home and support needs. h. Hold an information session regarding OGT. 2. Align curriculum with state standards
a. In-service the staff on the state standards b. Promote staff involvement in piloting new state curriculum. c. Promote staff involvement in the use of sample lesson plans from the state. 3. Expand opportunities for students to be successful in meeting state standards. a. Create familiarity with materials used in testing situations. b. Provide opportunities for students to access the tutoring lab. c. Provide opportunities for students to take practice OGT. d. Provide opportunities for summer programs (ie: on-line summer school). e. Provide opportunities for parent awareness of state standards. f. Provide professional development for writing opportunities across the curriculum. g. Implement writing across the curriculum. h. Expand emphasis on achievement in science and math. Implement activities that promote and encourage the study of math and science. |
State Department of Education School Leadership Team ESCLC Teachers School leadership team Teachers Parents Guidance Counselors |
Ongoing Spring 2002 and ongoing Spring 2002 and ongoing |
Number of support offerings Collaborations established with community resources |
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4. Improve the delivery of services to special needs students. a. Complete progress reports. b. Communicate these reports to parents and school staff. c. Provide appropriate testing and placement of students, whether In/out of district. d. Expand opportunities for alternate assessment. 5. Implement state approved gifted education plan. |
School Leader Special Services Teachers Families School leader |
Special Ed. funds General funds |
Ongoing Ongoing |
Progress Reports Progress of implementation |
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GOAL 5: A spirit of cooperation and support will be nurtured among all members of the school community.
Performance Indicators:
· Communication between and among administrators and school staff will be improved.
· Faculty will experience greater support and, as a result, greater enthusiasm.
· Administrators will have expanded insight into staff needs of support.
· Non-teacher staff will experience greater recognition.
· Teachers and non-teaching staff will increase involvement in planning activities.
· All staff will participate in team building and professional development activities.
· Increase opportunities for student leadership.
IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY: Staff Development and Team Building
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1. Team building and leadership development programs will be offered for teachers, administrators and non-teaching staff. a. Expand opportunities for personal sharing and professional camaraderie. b. Staff / Administrator Forums will be held monthly. c. School board members will continue to be engaged in school activities. |
Teachers School Leaders School leadership teams Center for Leadership in Education Community organizations Board of Education |
Title I PD Block Grants In-kind resources provided by community organizations |
Team building plan initiated in Fall 2001 and ongoing Activities sponsored quarterly Forums held quarterly |
Pre- and post-surveys of teachers, administrators, and the board of education |
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2. Expand the awareness of student leadership opportunities. a. Continue to support the Key Club, Student Council, Youth-4-Youth group and JROTC program. b. Promote current opportunities for Student Council student leadership. c. Investigate other leadership opportunities. d. Promote HOBY, Buckeye Boys and Girls State |
Teachers School leaders Students |
Ongoing |
Percent of student participation |
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GOAL 6: School facilities will support a learning environment that is safe, secure, well maintained and allows for future growth and expansion.
Performance Indicators:
School facilities will be clean, maintained, and upgraded.
The district will secure necessary funding for facilities improvement.
A substance-free school environment will continue to be the standard.
Performance Strategy : Facility and Environmental Improvement Strategies
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1.Continue to review/evaluate security, facility improvement, and effective facility utilization.
2.Encourage and promote a drug and alcohol free environment through implementation of various programs and resources.
3. Offer opportunities for conflict resolution and mediation. 4.Continue to update and implement Crisis Plan for every school building. |
School leaders, Teachers, Business Manager, Maintenance Dept. Teachers, Students, School Leaders, Community School Leaders, Guidance Counselors, Students, Community resources School leaders, Guidance Counselors, Teachers, Students, Community |
General funds Safe and Drug Free Schools Local Foundations General funds Federal Title Grants General funds Local Foundations General funds |
Ongoing Ongoing Initiated Fall 1999 and ongoing Initiated Fall 1999 |
· Issues and issues addressed · Surveys · Surveys · Opportunities Offered · Completed plans |
