1. Overview of School Plan Requirements

2. What NCLB requires of schools in improvement status
Develop (or revise) a 2-year school plan not later than 3 months after being so identified
Consult with parents, school staff, the LEA serving the school, and outside experts in the development (or revision) of the plan
Gain approval of the plan from LEA
Implement the plan at the beginning of (or during) the next school year

3. Four Key Components of the School Improvement Plan
Research-based strategies for
Student achievement in core academic subjects/ issues causing school to be in improvement
Professional development
Teacher mentoring
Parent involvement

4. Just to be clear…
The four key components are not everything that needs to be included in the planning process
Consult Section 1116(b)(3)(A) of NCLB for specific requirements