1. School Progress Plan Powhatan Elementary
Presented by: Christina sues, shirlene moore, and Anthony Schultz

2. What is one way in which you want to improve this year?
Go to:
Click SPP 2016
Scroll down to the opening exercise

3. School Vision Statement:
Powhatan Elementary School will provide every student with the highest quality 21st-century education in a safe, secure and positive environment that is conducive to high levels of teaching, learning and student engagement. As a result, our students will be globally competitive and prepared for their chosen college and/or career path.

4. Priority Area 1: Reading/ELA How will we measure success?
Summative measurement: MAP growth targets
Last year: 51.5% of students made growth
Goal: 60% in 2016

5. Priority Area 1: Reading/ELA Key Action 1: Closing the Gap
Analysis
DIBELS data will be analyzed monthly in grades 1-3
Planning
Supports will be provided to plan/customize small-group instruction

6. Priority Area 1: Reading/ELA Key Action 2: Closing the Gap
Double-dose of customized small-group instruction
Key factor: DIBELS progress monitoring data
Proactive planning, reactive teaching

7. Priority Area 1: Reading/ELA Key Action 3: Raising the Bar
Analysis
Ongoing, frequent (weekly), collaborative
Classroom assessments
Need help? Plan together!
Team planning
Use me!
Don’t need help? Plan together anyway!
UDL for teachers
Goal
Continually monitor all students
Meet students where they are at all times—flexible small groups

8. Priority Area 1: Reading/ELA Discuss with your table
What is one thing that you want to do differently this year in your ELA instruction?

9. Priority Area 2: Math Measurement: MAP growth targets
Last year: 43.6% of students made growth
Goal: 50% in 2016

10. Priority Area 2: Math Factors and Root Cause Root Cause
We need to utilize formative assessment practices to measure student learning
We need to implement supplemental programs with fidelity (DreamBox)
We need to customize small group instruction to meet student needs
Root Cause
Utilizing formative assessment practices to measure student learning

11. Priority Area 2: Math Factors and Root Cause Key Actions
Consistent use of DreamBox or other blended learning opportunities
Using formative assessment practices to target students and customize instruction based on needs
Staff opportunities to collaborate and plan for small group instruction
Think about it…
How can we use formative assessments within your classroom everyday?
How can we find time to ensure that students have access to DreamBox?

12. Priority Area 2: Math What’s Next? Professional Learning Plan
Training on available resources to assist in closing the achievement gap
Training on utilizing formative assessment data throughout daily instruction
Provided opportunities to collaboratively plan for instruction
Think about….
Do you any of your professional goals align with these?

13. Priority Area 3: Climate
Collaboration
35.3% disagree that collaboration is effective
Communication
35% disagree that communication is effective
Organizational Effectiveness
35.3% strongly disagree that the professional work environment is positive

14. Priority Area 3: Climate
Why do we need to improve collaboration?
It will improve school climate
Empower staff to work together
Collaboration can affect the quality of teaching by enriching the work of teachers.
Increase productivity and eliminate achievement gaps for identified students
Impact student achievement

15. Priority Area 3: Climate
Why do we need to build a positive work culture?
Fosters communication
Stronger professional networks to share information
More complex problem-solving and extensive sharing of craft knowledge
In collaborative schools, the natural give-and-take of professionals means that conflict, disagreement, and discord will sometimes occur. But, these situations can be worked out for the good of students. (Fullan and Hargreaves, 1991)

16. Priority Area 3: Climate
Clear, positive communication with a focus on kids, teaching, and learning builds confidence in you and your school
Principals are the main creators of a culture of communication in their schools. Good, two-way communication becomes the standard when principals serve as role models, provide resources and training, and hold staff members accountable for their communication efforts and results

17. Priority Area 3: Climate
Organizational Effectiveness
How can we become more efficient as a team?
Customize PD that is relevant to individual needs
Collaborative planning/common planning times

18. Question for Reflection
What is your role in establishing a positive school climate?