1. Putting It All Together Diane Gross USD 261 8/11/06

2. School Improvement QPA / NCA Strategies / Interventions Goals / Objectives Curriculum Standards Assessments / Evaluation Results-Based Staff Development QPA / NCA Strategies / Interventions Goals / Objectives Curriculum Standards Assessments / Evaluation Results-Based Staff Development

3. Goals / Objectives Interventions / Strategies Improved Reading Comprehension Big 5 Reading Components Vocabulary Analogies SQ3R Question, Answer, Response Graphic Organizers Increased Ability to Apply Mathematical Concepts to Solve Real World Problems Steps to Problem Solving - UPS √ School-Wide Problem of the Month/Week Improved Ability to Clearly Communicate Through the Written Word 6 Trait + 1 Analytic Rating Guide Writing Process Graphic Organizers Improved Reading Comprehension Big 5 Reading Components Vocabulary Analogies SQ3R Question, Answer, Response Graphic Organizers Increased Ability to Apply Mathematical Concepts to Solve Real World Problems Steps to Problem Solving - UPS √ School-Wide Problem of the Month/Week Improved Ability to Clearly Communicate Through the Written Word 6 Trait + 1 Analytic Rating Guide Writing Process Graphic Organizers

4. Accreditation & NCLB Compliance Quality Criteria for QPA School Improvement Plan External Assistance Team Locally Determined Assessments Training for Teachers Licensed and Fully Certified Staff Local BOE Requirements Local Graduation Requirements Regent’s Qualified Admissions Requirement Programs and Services to Support Student Learning (some for all levels, some for 9-12) Local Policies Ensuring Compliance Quality Criteria for QPA School Improvement Plan External Assistance Team Locally Determined Assessments Training for Teachers Licensed and Fully Certified Staff Local BOE Requirements Local Graduation Requirements Regent’s Qualified Admissions Requirement Programs and Services to Support Student Learning (some for all levels, some for 9-12) Local Policies Ensuring Compliance

5. Accreditation and NCLB Compliance Performance Criteria Elementary: Meet target in reading Meet target in math Meet participation rate (95%) Meet attendance rate (90% or show increase from previous year) Meet target in science, social studies, and writing Secondary: Meet target in reading Meet target in math Meet participation in rate (95%) Meet attendance rate (90% or show increase from previous year) Meet graduation rate (75% or show increase from previous year) Meet target in science, social studies, and writing Performance Criteria Elementary: Meet target in reading Meet target in math Meet participation rate (95%) Meet attendance rate (90% or show increase from previous year) Meet target in science, social studies, and writing Secondary: Meet target in reading Meet target in math Meet participation in rate (95%) Meet attendance rate (90% or show increase from previous year) Meet graduation rate (75% or show increase from previous year) Meet target in science, social studies, and writing

6. Strategic Plan Mission The mission of the Haysville Public Schools, through professional learning communities, is to provide effective instruction so all students learn and achieve to high levels. Mission The mission of the Haysville Public Schools, through professional learning communities, is to provide effective instruction so all students learn and achieve to high levels.

7. Strategic Plan Belief Statements: We Believe: In USD 261, failure is not an option Higher expectations yield higher results In lifelong learning Children can be successful with one caring adult Learning is enhanced in a safe and orderly environment We should educate students as if they were our own children Effective instruction and leadership are essential to student achievement Belief Statements: We Believe: In USD 261, failure is not an option Higher expectations yield higher results In lifelong learning Children can be successful with one caring adult Learning is enhanced in a safe and orderly environment We should educate students as if they were our own children Effective instruction and leadership are essential to student achievement

8. Strategic Plan Strategic Goals We want a graduation rate of no less than 90% by 2009. We want to provide adequate facilities and technology, which will provide for smaller learning communities to enhance more effective learning connections among all stakeholders. We want to equitably provide technology and support for technology to enrich information access, learning and global communication. We want curriculum and instruction that maximize student achievement. We want to increase participation and success in extracurricular activities. We want to increase school and community interaction and pride. Strategic Goals We want a graduation rate of no less than 90% by 2009. We want to provide adequate facilities and technology, which will provide for smaller learning communities to enhance more effective learning connections among all stakeholders. We want to equitably provide technology and support for technology to enrich information access, learning and global communication. We want curriculum and instruction that maximize student achievement. We want to increase participation and success in extracurricular activities. We want to increase school and community interaction and pride.

9. District Plan of Improvement Goal 1 Curriculum & Instruction that maximize student achievement. Curriculum Mapping Effective Instructional Practices (Marzano) Differentiated Instruction Inclusion Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports Building Level Implementation of Literacy Components Building Level Implementation of Numeracy Skills for Problem- Solving Goal 1 Curriculum & Instruction that maximize student achievement. Curriculum Mapping Effective Instructional Practices (Marzano) Differentiated Instruction Inclusion Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports Building Level Implementation of Literacy Components Building Level Implementation of Numeracy Skills for Problem- Solving

10. District Plan of Improvement Goal 2 Data Collection and Analysis That Informs Decision-Making Data Warehousing Root Cause Analysis Communication / Sharing of Data Goal 2 Data Collection and Analysis That Informs Decision-Making Data Warehousing Root Cause Analysis Communication / Sharing of Data

11. District Plan of Improvement Goal 3 Assessments That Measure Learning and Guide Instruction Assessment Schedule Common Assessments Communication of Assessment Results Guide for Assessments - Administration and Protocol Goal 3 Assessments That Measure Learning and Guide Instruction Assessment Schedule Common Assessments Communication of Assessment Results Guide for Assessments - Administration and Protocol

12. District Plan of Improvement Goal 4 Professional Learning That Creates Optimal Classroom Teaching and Learning Needs Assessment Prioritized Training and Schedule Plans for Follow Up for Implementation and Impact Levels Understanding the Professional Learning Communities Structure Standards Training Data-Analysis Effective Instructional Practices and Differentiation Mentoring Effective Work with Volunteers and Paraeducators Goal 4 Professional Learning That Creates Optimal Classroom Teaching and Learning Needs Assessment Prioritized Training and Schedule Plans for Follow Up for Implementation and Impact Levels Understanding the Professional Learning Communities Structure Standards Training Data-Analysis Effective Instructional Practices and Differentiation Mentoring Effective Work with Volunteers and Paraeducators

13. Professional Learning Communities Collaboration about Student Learning Open, Honest Conversation - Building Trust Problem-Solving Attitude Focused Efforts around 4 Guiding Questions: What do we want students to know and be able to do? How will we know if students are learning? What will we do when students are not learning? What will we do if students already know? (What does learning mean?) Collaboration about Student Learning Open, Honest Conversation - Building Trust Problem-Solving Attitude Focused Efforts around 4 Guiding Questions: What do we want students to know and be able to do? How will we know if students are learning? What will we do when students are not learning? What will we do if students already know? (What does learning mean?)

14. Task 1 Break into departments or grade level teams Determine a Facilitator / Reporter / Timekeeper On a flipchart sheet, record the following components of a concept map for your team: Overarching goal or mission Four main (pillars) concepts, ideas, or structures that must be in place to achieve the goal or mission For each pillar, identify the foundational pieces that build the support for the pillar. (You and your team may select from the list provided to put your plan together or you may develop original thoughts to include. You have 15 minutes.) Break into departments or grade level teams Determine a Facilitator / Reporter / Timekeeper On a flipchart sheet, record the following components of a concept map for your team: Overarching goal or mission Four main (pillars) concepts, ideas, or structures that must be in place to achieve the goal or mission For each pillar, identify the foundational pieces that build the support for the pillar. (You and your team may select from the list provided to put your plan together or you may develop original thoughts to include. You have 15 minutes.)

15. Task 2 As a school team your faculty must determine a single concept map for the entire building You have until August 21 to submit your concept map to the district office, to the attention of Diane Gross A report will be made available to the Haysville BOE by August 28 as an update on initiatives and the district plan of improvement As a school team your faculty must determine a single concept map for the entire building You have until August 21 to submit your concept map to the district office, to the attention of Diane Gross A report will be made available to the Haysville BOE by August 28 as an update on initiatives and the district plan of improvement

16. Task 3 and 4 Complete a Survey about Professional Learning in the District (Complete the survey from your perspective based upon what you know) Complete a Survey about the Federal Fund Expenditures (Information will be distributed prior to distribution of the survey) Professional Learning Survey by August 15 LCP Survey within the next couple of weeks Complete a Survey about Professional Learning in the District (Complete the survey from your perspective based upon what you know) Complete a Survey about the Federal Fund Expenditures (Information will be distributed prior to distribution of the survey) Professional Learning Survey by August 15 LCP Survey within the next couple of weeks

17. Thanks Your input and cooperation is greatly appreciated Without your efforts, we can’t achieve our goal / mission of maximized learning for all All of you make this a truly great school district where we don’t settle for the status quo Thank you, Thank you, and Thank you again! Let me know how I can best support your efforts, dgross@usd261.comdgross@usd261.com Your input and cooperation is greatly appreciated Without your efforts, we can’t achieve our goal / mission of maximized learning for all All of you make this a truly great school district where we don’t settle for the status quo Thank you, Thank you, and Thank you again! Let me know how I can best support your efforts, dgross@usd261.comdgross@usd261.com