Comprehensive Planning February 2015

December/January Recap

Needs Assessment Is there a system within the school and district that enables the principal to serve as a strong instructional leader who, in partnership with the school community (students, staff, parents, community, etc.) leads achievement growth and continuous improvement within the school? (Turnaround Principles 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7) Is there a system within the school that fully ensures school- wide use of data that is focused on school improvement and the academic growth of all students? (Turnaround Principles 2, 4, and 5) Is there a system within the school that fully ensures consistent implementation of a standards aligned curriculum framework across all classrooms for all students? ? (Turnaround Principles 2 and 4)

Needs Assessment Is there a system within the school that fully ensures consistent implementation of effective instructional practices that meet the needs of all students across all classrooms and aligns with the Pennsylvania Framework for Teaching? (Turnaround Principles 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7) Is there a system within the school that ensures the organizational structure, processes, materials, equipment, and human and fiscal resources within the school align with the school’s goals for student growth and continuous school improvement? (Turnaround Principles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6) Is there a system within the school that fully ensures a safe and supportive environment for all students? (Turnaround Principles 1, 6, and 7)

AGCS Core Focus Area Is there a system within the school that fully ensures consistent implementation of a standards aligned curriculum framework across all classrooms for all students? ? (Turnaround Principles 2 and 4) Is there a system within the school that fully ensures consistent implementation of effective instructional practices that meet the needs of all students across all classrooms and aligns with the Pennsylvania Framework for Teaching? (Turnaround Principles 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7) Is there a system within the school that fully ensures a safe and supportive environment for all students? (Turnaround Principles 1, 6, and 7)

What actions, programs, or policies will help Avon Grove Charter School overcome the barriers to met its goals?

Ensure that there is a system within the school that fully ensures consistent implementation of effective instructional practices that meet the needs of all students across all classrooms and aligns with the Pennsylvania Framework for Teaching Systematic Challenges Action Plan Components All teachers DO NOT communicate OR create classroom environments of respect, rapport, high expectations, and family engagement in order to promote a culture for learning. All teachers DO NOT effectively organize physical space, manage classroom procedures, OR manage student behavior. All teachers DO NOT use multiple instructional strategies (e.g. questioning, discussion, structured grouping, flexible grouping, and differentiated instruction) that actively engage OR meet student learning needs. All teachers DO NOT demonstrate knowledge of the students within their classrooms, including the knowledge of child development, learning processes, special needs and cultural heritage. All teachers DO NOT set instructional outcomes OR design coherent instruction to meet the outcomes. All teachers DO NOT appropriately adjust lessons to address student needs. Open

Ensure that there is a system within the school that fully ensures consistent implementation of a standards aligned curriculum framework across all classrooms for all students. Systematic Challenges Action Plan Components Open All standards ARE NOT mapped and aligned for all courses / subjects. Content, including materials, activities and estimated instructional time for achieving the academic standards, IS NOT documented for all planned instruction. The objectives of planned courses and instructional units ARE NOT identified for each subject is documented for all planned instruction. The procedures for measurement of mastery of the objectives of planned course and instructional units ARE NOT documented for all planned instruction. The alignment among the objectives of a planned course, instructional units and academic standards IS NOT documented for all planned instruction. The curricula for all courses /subjects ARE NOT easily accessible to all educators. Processes ARE NOT in place OR implemented to identify, update and align standards, curriculum, instruction, and assessments.

Is there a system within the school that ensures the organizational structure, processes, materials, equipment, and human and fiscal resources within the school align with the schools goals for student growth and continuous school improvement? Systematic Challenges Action Plan Components High quality aligned instructional materials ARE NOT identified by all teachers and the principal, and a robust supply IS NOT available. The principal and all teachers DO NOT ensure that materials and resources are aligned and supportive of academic standards OR progress from one grade level to the next. The principal and all teachers DO NOT ensure that materials and resources are differentiated and allocated to accommodate diverse levels of student motivation, performance, and educational needs. Open

Ensure that there is a system within the school that fully ensures a safe and supportive environment for all students. Systematic Challenges Action Plan Components The principal and all other educators HAVE NOT implemented a positive behavioral support system that includes a response team for the implementation of positive and proactive supports and interventions. Bullying prevention programs ARE NOT implemented within the school by all educators, including the principal. Career awareness and career development (planning, coaching, and mentoring) programs ARE NOT implemented within the school by all educators, including the principal. The principal and all other educators DO NOT ensure that curricula for guidance and wellness programs are implemented. Open

Strategic Planning & School Improvement Comprehensive Planning Strategic Planning & School Improvement May 24, 2011 Building Comprehensive Action Plans Systemic Challenges Inform Goal Design Create or Select Goal Identify Indicators of Effectiveness Create or Select One or More Strategies Create One Action Plan for Goal 11