Math Action Planning Team Math Objective: #1 By the academic year, all Easton Area School District students will demonstrate increased mathematics knowledge and skills.

Math Action Planning Team SMS/EAMS Commendations  K-12 alignment of standards  Continuation of 4-sight testing  Implementation of 4-sight assessment data  Launch of “Study Island” program  Expansion of Powerbooks utilization as projectors  New acquisition of technological equipment and software as additional resources for differentiated math instruction  Technology offers alternative instructional strategies to present standards in another venue  Continued use of “Math 24”

Math Action Planning Team SMS Commendations  Achievement of NCLB/AYP goal in moving SMS from School Improvement II to “Making Progress” EAMS Commendations  Increased instructional time for grade 6  Hired math coach

Math Action Planning Team SMS/EAMS Recommendations  Increase staff to maintain appropriate class size  Increase math instructional/remediation time SMS Recommendation  Nutritional snacks during PSSA testing  Perfect attendance rewards during PSSA testing EAMS Recommendation  Continued training for Math Investigations - grade 5

Literacy Action Planning Team Literacy Objective: #2 By the academic year, all Easton Area School District students will demonstrate increased reading knowledge and skills.

Literacy Action Planning Team SMS/EAMS Commendations  K-12 alignment of standards  Continuation of 4-sight testing  Implementation of 4-sight assessment data  Revised PSSA reading/writing rubric available to all subject area teachers to help increase PSSA scores  Hired literacy consultant

Literacy Action Planning Team SMS Commendations  Achievement of NCLB/AYP goal in moving SMS from School Improvement II to “Making Progress”  Expansion of Read 180 program to include more students and hired additional staff member EAMS Commendations  Increased reading time  Implementation of new Scott-Foreman Reading Program

Literacy Action Planning Team SMS Recommendation  Student achievement/mentoring program after-school should be continued due to change in personnel

Citizenship Action Planning Team Citizenship Objective: #3 By the academic year, all students of the Easton Area School District will be better citizens of their school & community by demonstrating to a higher degree the core ethical values of caring, honesty, fairness, responsibility, trust, respect, and citizenship.

Citizenship Action Planning Team SMS/EAMS Commendations  Positive incentive behavior modification programs - Josten’s Renaissance Program (SMS) - Great Expectations (EAMS)  Increased availability of documents translated into Spanish

Literacy Action Planning Team SMS Commendations  Creation of teacher web pages for entire staff  Continuation of Student of the Month program EAMS Commendations  Anti-bullying program  Organized hallways and stairwells

Citizenship Action Planning Team SMS/EAMS Recommendations  Develop an on-going plan of in-service to train staff in areas of school/parent communication, safe school environments, and diversity  Maintain accurate data on established baseline levels regarding suspensions  Implementation of district-wide discipline referral page

AFG Standards SMS/EAMS - Standard #1 Philosophy, Mission, Beliefs, and/or Objectives SMS/EAMS Commendations  AFG posters/mission statements are posted in all classrooms, upon entering the building, and discussed at faculty meetings to instill a clear understanding of the PMBO. EAMS Recommendation  Increase communications with all groups within the school community.

AFG Standards SMS/EAMS - Standard #2 Governance and Leadership SMS/EAMS Commendation  There is open communication between administrators via coordinator meetings.  Weekly administrator meetings EAMS Recommendation  Specific Code of Conduct needed  Continuity needed in 5th and 6th grade team configurations

AFG Standards SMS/EAMS - Standard #3 Organizational Design and Staff SMS/EAMS Commendations  Communication improvements made via Friday Update, coordinator meetings and “open door” policy  Improvement in organization of professional development/ihours. SMS/EAMS Recommendation  Increase relevant professional development EAMS Recommendation  Increase communication among various schools

AFG Standards SMS/EAMS - Standard #4 Educational Programs SMS/EAMS Commendation  Curriculum maps are in use and aligned with standards EAMS Commendation  Effective use of teaming model SMS Recommendation  Increased opportunity for lower ability students to socially and academically interact with higher ability students  Combination of computer carts and computer lab is needed

AFG Standards SMS/EAMS - Standard #5 Learning Media and Services SMS/EAMS Commendations  New technology improvement: Power School, highly qualified library and technology staff, library effective research tool. SMS/EAMS Recommendations  Additional and reliable photocopier  Develop curriculum that integrates research  Improve use of technology skills for library resources EAMS Recommendation  One computer cart per team

AFG Standards SMS/EAMS - Standard #6 Students Services SMS/EAMS Commendations  Health, well-being, and non-academic needs are key considerations of faculty SMS Recommendation  More involvement of building administration in the hiring of special education teachers EAMS Recommendation  Better communication needed between the central office and guidance when placing students with special needs during the school year

AFG Standards SMS/EAMS - Standard #7 Student Life and Activities SMS/EAMS Commendations  Mutual respect among all members of the school community SMS Recommendation  Explore alternative funding options EAMS Recommendation  Continue to offer more opportunities to appreciate cultural diversity and instill pride in the school

AFG Standards SMS/EAMS - Standard #8 Facilities SMS/EAMS Commendations  Safe environment - inviting, warm, and has a positive tone SMS/EAMS Recommendation  Need for an additional and reliable photocopier to address the diverse instructional needs of every type of learner. EAMS Recommendation  Access pad needed on the 13th Street side of the building

AFG Standards SMS/EAMS - Standard #9 Health & Safety SMS/EAMS Commendations  Strong security presence  Well-maintained school plant SMS/EAMS Recommendations  Continue to update staff on emergency plans on a yearly basis  Nutritional meals/salad bar for faculty

AFG Standards SMS/EAMS - Standard #10 Finance Team SMS/EAMS Commendations  Availability of summer school programs serving at-risk students - Summer School program (SMS) - Summer Sizzle program (EAMS)  PTA funding several programs  Accessed financial resources through community partnerships (EAMS) SMS Recommendation  Need for improvement in the logistics of the new supply ordering processes to ensure all ordered supplies are delivered to appropriate individual(s).

AFG Standards SMS/EAMS - Standard #11 Assessment of Student Learning SMS/EAMS Commendation  Curriculum mapping has been a great benefit to provide consistency when preparing students for the assessments. (SMS)  Student records are complete and well-maintained (EAMS) EAMS Recommendations  Need alternative education for Grade 5 (EAMS)  Intervention ideas to help students who are academically struggling

AFG Standards SMS/EAMS - Standard #12 Planning Team SMS/EAMS Commendations  Committed to school improvement (AFG involvement)  Periodic review of school improvement and strategic plan  Continued knowledge of staff to the district strategic plan SMS Recommendations  Continued exposure of staff to district strategic plans in order to increase awareness  Publisher training for new textbook series EAMS Commendation  Awareness of district strategic plan