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Bleckley County School SystemSchool Improvement Plan

2014-2015

School Name: Bleckley County Primary School (BCPS)

Strategic Direction: Achievement

Strategic Goal: BCPS will increase student achievement in reading.

School Objective 1: At the end of the 2014-15 school year, 80% of BCPS Kindergarten students will be identified as low risk in Nonsense Word Fluency as indicated by their scores on the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) Next assessments.

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Actions, Strategies, and Interventions TimelineEstimated Costs, Funding Sources,

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Person(s) Responsible

Evaluation of Implementation of Strategies and Impact on Student Learning

Artifacts/Evidence

5Teachers will use DIBELS Next and IPI as a universal screener to monitor and assess student reading progress.

3x/year(Aug, Jan, and May)

SRCL Grant,DIBELS Next Assessment Materials, IPI Assessment Materials

Assistant Principal, DIBELS Coordinator (Amanda Dillard)

DIBELS Next BookletsIPI Assessment MaterialsEXCEL Data SpreadsheetStudent database of scores

5External educators will be hired to come in and:-conduct the universal screening with DIBELS Next.-enter student scores into the DIBELS Next student data bases.


SRCL Grant, DIBELS Next Assessment Materials, HGRESA

Assistant Principal, DIBELS Coordinator (Amanda Dillard), Connie Howell (HGRESA)

DIBELS Next ScheduleStudent database of scores

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3&5Teachers will review summative data to develop literacy pacing guides, establish specific literacy goals for each grade, and revise curriculum maps.

Summer 2014

SRCL Grant,Summative Data

Department Chairs, Teachers

Pacing guidesAlignment of units/lesson plans throughout the grade level

3Faculty will participate in high-quality and ongoing professional development.

Throughout the school year

SRCL Grant,HGRESA, Professional Learning Sessions and Modules

Principal, Assistant principal

RegistrationSign-in sheets,Expense formsIncreased student achievement

3Literacy Team members and administrators will evaluate current practices in all classrooms using the PRWT form to determine strengths in literacy instruction and to identify needs for improvement.

3x/year SRCL Grant, PRWT Form

Principal, Assistant Principal, Literacy Team Members

PRWT data compiled from Ewalk Program Professional learning will be provided when a need has been identified

3&4Teachers will use effective instructional strategies such as Smartboard technology, More STARFALL, Study Island, Lexia, Reading First activities, and other available online activities.


SRCL Grant, Computer Programs

Classroom teacher, computer teacher

Lesson plansClassroom observationsIncreased student achievement

3Teachers will utilize literacy units and small group instruction in order to differentiate reading instruction.


SRCL Grant, CCGPS Standards, Teachers Pay Teachers Units

Classroom teachers

Lesson plansIncreased student achievement

3Utilize the differentiated reading phonics kits to ensure continuity school-wide for phonics instruction.


None, CCGPS Standards, Reading First Kits

Department Chair, Teachers

Phonics Scope and SequenceLesson Plans

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3&4Schedule times for intervention within the school day.

Ongoing and continuing through the school year.

None RTI Coordinator, RTI Para-professional

RTI Schedule,RTI Student PlansDecreased number of at risk students

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School Name: BCPS



School Objective 2: At the end of the 2014-15 school year, 80% of BCPS First Grade students will be identified as low risk in Nonsense Word Fluency and Oral Reading Fluency as indicated by their scores on the DIBELS Next assessments.

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Artifacts/Evidence

5Teachers will use DIBELS Next as a universal screeners to monitor and assess student reading progress.


SRCL Grant Assistant Principal, DIBELS Coordinator

DIBELS Next BookletsEXCEL Data SpreadsheetStudent database of scores

5External educators will be hired to come in and:-conduct the universal screening with DIBELS Next.-enter student data into the DIBELS Next student data bases.




5Teachers will use the Informal Phonics Inventory to assess all students.

Monthly None,Informal Phonics Inventory

DIBELS Coordinator, Teachers

Informal Phonics Inventory ScoresIncreased number of students identified as low risk by DIBELS Next

5Teachers will review summative data to revise literacy pacing guides, literacy goals for each grade, and curriculum maps.

Summer 2014




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Artifacts/Evidence


Through-out the school year



Registration, sign-in sheetsExpense formsIncreased student achievement








Classroom teachers, Computer teacher




SRCL Grant, CCGPS Standards, Teachers Pay Teachers Units

Classroom teachers


3Utilize the differentiated reading phonics kits to ensure continuity school-wide in phonics instruction.


None, CCGPS Standards, Reading First Kits


Phonics Scope and SequenceLesson Plans



None RTI Coordinator, RTI Teacher, Para-professional

RTI ScheduleRTI Student PlansDecreased number of at risk students

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Artifacts/Evidence

3 Use blending boards during differentiated small group instruction.


SRCL Teachers Lesson PlansClassroom ObservationsDecreased number of at risk students

3&4Offer after school tutoring for at-risk first and second grade students two days a week.

Sept 2014-May 2015

SRCL Grant, Title I Funds, Instructional Materials

Principal, Title I Coordinator

Class RostersLesson PlansAttendance SheetsDecreased number of at risk students

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School Name: BCPS



School Objective 3: At the end of the 2014-15 school year, 80% of BCPS Second Grade students will be identified as low risk in Oral Reading Fluency as indicated by their scores on the DIBELS Next assessments.

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Artifacts/Evidence

3&5Teachers will use DIBELS Next as a universal screener to monitor and assess student reading progress.



DIBELS Next BookletsEXCEL Data SpreadsheetStudent database of scores

3&5External educators will be hired to come in and:-conduct the universal screening with DIBELS Next.-enter student data into the DIBELS Next student data bases.




3&5Teachers will use the Informal Phonics Inventory to assess those students who are identified as High or Moderate risk by DIBELS Next.

Beginning of the Year

None, Informal Phonics Inventory

DIBELS Coordinator, ELA Teachers

Informal Phonics Inventory ScoresIncreased number of students identified as low risk by DIBELS Next

3&5Teachers will review summative data to revise literacy pacing guides, literacy goals for each grade, and curriculum maps.

Summer 2014


Department Chairs, ELA Teachers


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Registration, sign-in sheetsExpense formsIncreased student achievement





3&4Teachers will use effective instructional strategies such as Smartboard technology, More STARFALL, Lexia, Reading First activities, and other available online activities.







SRCL Grant , CCGPS Standards, Teachers Pay Teachers Units

ELA teachers Lesson plansIncreased student achievement

3&5Students will participate in the Accelerated Reading Program, and teachers will encourage students to maintain an 85% average.


School Funds, Renaissance Subscription, Classroom Computers

Media specialist, Classroom teachers

Student AR reportDecreased number of at risk students



None, CCGPS Standards,

Department Chair, ELA Teachers

Phonics Scope and SequenceLesson PlansDecreased number of at risk students

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None RTI Coordinator


3 & 5

Teachers will also progress monitor the “green bubble kids” whose benchmark scores are not 10 points above the cut of score for the current benchmark by monthly progress monitoring.

Ongoing and continuing through the school year

None ELATeachers

Progress Monitoring DataDecreased number of at risk students

3&4Offer after school tutoring for at-risk first and second grade students three days a week.

Sept 2014-May 2015

SRCL Grant, Title I Funds, Instructional Materials

Principal, Title I Coordinator, CSI Program Director


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School Name: BCPS



School Objective 4: At the end of the 2014-15 school year, the Kindergarten grade level equivalent (GE) average will be 1.3 or higher as measured by the STAR Reading Test and 90% of 1st and 2nd grade students will increase their STAR scores by one year’s growth in reading as measured by the class average from August to May.

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Artifacts/Evidence

3&5Teachers will review summative data to develop literacy pacing guides, establish specific literacy goals for each grade, and revise curriculum maps.

Summer 2013








RegistrationSign-in sheetsExpense formsIncreased student achievement










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Classroom teachers


3&5Second Grade students will participate in the Accelerated Reading Program, and teachers will encourage students to maintain an 85% average.


School Funds, Renaissance Subscription, Classroom Computers

Media specialist, Classroom teachers

Student AR reportDecreased number of at risk students



None, CCGPS Standards,


Phonics Scope and SequenceLesson PlansDecreased number of at risk students



None RTI Coordina-tor, RTI Para-professional



Sept 2014-May 2015

SRCL Grant, Title I Funds, CIS Grant, Instructional Materials

Principal, Title I Coordina-tor, CSI Program Director


3Teachers will assess students for sight word mastery throughout the school year.


None Department Chairs, Teachers

Sight Word List AssessmentsIncreased student fluency

3&4Enhance teachers’ classroom libraries to include a wide variety of literature including

Summer 2014 and

SRCL Grant, Fiction/Non Fiction

Assistant principal,

Classroom library listsPebble Go Usage Reports

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Artifacts/Evidence

nonfiction, fiction, magazines, and technology-enhanced resources to infuse learning with technology.

continuing through the school year

Books, Studies Weekly magazine, Brain Pop Jr and Pebble Go Subscriptions, Computers

Media Specialist

Lesson PlansLesson plans will reflect how these resources are being utilized in the classroom

3Teach academic vocabulary in all subjects using a commonly adopted, systematic procedure.


SRCL Grant, Comprehensive Reading Solutions modules, Reading First materials, Trade Books


Lesson PlansClassroom ObservationsIncorporation of vocabulary strategies into lesson plans

3Utilize community readers from Middle Georgia State College (MGSC) staff to read to kindergarten and first grade students.

Sept 2014 thru April 2015

None, Middle Georgia State College Professors

Principal, Middle Georgia State College Liaison

College Reader ScheduleIncreased student achievement

3Utilize and check out resources, especially non-fiction, for classroom use from Middle Georgia State College (MGSC) library at the Cochran campus.

Through-out the 2014-15 school year

None, MGSC Library

Teachers, MGSC Librarian

Circulation report from MGSC libraryLesson plansClassroom Observations Incorporation of resources into lesson plans

School Name: BCPS

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School Objective 5: At the end of the 2014-15 school year, 80% of BCPS students (K-2) will have mastered all of the identified sight words for their grade level as measured by common assessments administered by classroom teachers.

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Artifacts/Evidence

3Teachers will utilize a systematic sight word list and assess students for sight word mastery throughout the school year.



Sight Word List AssessmentsIncreased student fluency

3Enhance teachers’ classroom libraries to include a wide variety of literature including nonfiction, fiction, magazines, and technology-enhanced resources to infuse learning with technology.

Summer 2013 and continuing through the school year

SRCL Grant, Fiction/Non Fiction Books, Studies Weekly magazine, Brain Pop Jr and Pebble Go Subscriptions, Computers

Assistant principal, Media Specialist

Classroom library listsPebble Go Usage ReportsLesson PlansLesson plans will reflect how these resources are being utilized in the classroom








Classroom teachers


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Artifacts/Evidence


Sept 2014-May 2015




3 Teachers will share with parents strategies for helping students learn their sight words.

Sept/Oct 2014March 2015

SRCL GrantSight Word Instructional Materials

Teachers,Literacy Team

Sign In SheetsFlyersDecreased number of at risk students

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School Name: BCPS



School Objective 6: The kindergarten overall average will be at or above the 90th percentile (NPR) on the Reading portion of the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS).

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Artifacts/Evidence

5Teachers will use DIBELS Next as a universal screener to monitor and assess student reading progress.


SRCL Grant,DIBELS Next Assessment Materials

Assistant Principal, DIBELS Coordinator

DIBELS Next Booklets,EXCEL Data SpreadsheetStudent database




Classroom teachers


3Teachers will utilize a common sight word list. Throughout

the school year


Sight Word ListIncreased student fluency

3Enhance teachers’ classroom libraries to include a wide variety of literature including nonfiction, fiction, magazines, and technology-enhanced resources to infuse learning with technology.


SRCL Grant, Fiction/Non Fiction Books, Studies Weekly, Brain Pop Jr., Pebble Go, Computers

Assistant principal, Media Specialist

Classroom library listsPebble Go Usage ReportsLesson Plans will reflect how these resources are being utilized in the classroom

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School Name: BCPS


Strategic Goal: BCPS will increase student achievement in writing.

School Objective 7: At the end of the 2014-15 school year, 80% of BCPS K-2 students will meet or exceed expectations in writing as measured by the writing rubric for their grade level.

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3 Design a vertically and horizontally articulate writing plan consistent with CCGPS.


SRCL Grant, Connie Howell, Writer’s Workshop, Deanna Jump Units, Lucy Caulkins Materials

Department Chairs, Teachers, Outside Consultants

Unit/Lesson PlansA vertically and horizontally articulated writing plan that is utilized across grade levels

3Provide in-service for teachers to analyze and compare student writing to be consistent across the board.


SRCL Grant, Connie Howell

Department Chairs, Teachers, HGRESA Consultant

Unit/Lesson PlansA vertically and horizontally articulated writing plan that is utilized across grade levels

3&4Create literacy manipulatives to increase student engagement and motivation through the use of colorful and hands on activities.


SRCL Grant,Color Printer, Ink Cartridges, Laminating Film, Card Stock

Classroom Teachers

Unit/Lesson PlansClassroom ObservationsLesson plans will incorporate the use of literacy manipulatives





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3&4Offer after school tutoring for at-risk second grade students two days a week.

Sept 2014-May 2015



Class Rosters, Lesson Plans, Attendance Sheets

Decreased number of at risk students

3Math teachers will collaborate with reading teachers on how to incorporate writing into math lessons.

Ongoing through-out the year

SRCL Grant, Writing Journals and Portfolios

Assistant PrincipalClassroom Teachers

Lesson Plans, Writing Journal and Portfolios

Increased number of students meeting the writing standards

3 Teachers will conference with students about their writing during small group time.

Ongoing throughout the year

None Teachers Lesson PlansStudent Writing Samples


3 Teachers will select an author of the month whose work will be displayed in the lunchroom and be invited to an author’s tea at the end of the year.

MonthlyMay 2015

SRCL GrantWriting Display MaterialsRefreshments

TeachersMedia Specialist

Student Writing SamplesPictures of Authors of the Month


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School Name: BCPS


Strategic Goal: BCPS will increase student achievement in math.

School Objective 8: 80% of BCPS First and Second grade students will demonstrate mastery of 75% of the math standards on common assessments at the end of each grading period.

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3Teachers will revise and follow curriculum pacing guides aligned with the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards.

Summer 2014 and continuing throughout the school year

School Funds, Math CCGPS, Kathy Richardson Books

Principal, Classroom Teachers

Pacing GuideAlignment of units/lesson plans throughout the grade level

3&4Students will utilize the Math Facts Plus computer program.


Title I Funds, Math Facts Program, Computers

Computer teacher, classroom teachers

Lesson plansStudent workIncreased student knowledge of math facts

3Teachers will discuss and display vocabulary cards and Common Core Georgia Performance Standards for each lesson.


Vocabulary cards, Common Core Georgia Performance Standards

Classroom teacher and principal

Classroom observationsIncreased student achievement

3&5

Teachers will utilize DOE math units, SMARTBOARDS, hands/on activities with manipulatives, and small group instruction in order to differentiate math instruction.


BCPS General Funds, CCGPS Standards, Kathy Richardson Books, Smartboards, Manipulatives

Classroom teachers


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5 Continue to provide consistent expectations among teachers by identifying or developing common curriculum based assessments (formal, informal, and performance based).


None, CCGPS Standards, Math Resources


Identical common assessments administered throughout the grade level

5Analyze student data from common assessments in collaborative teacher teams to develop and adjust instructional plans.


None, CCGPS Standards, Student Data, Common Assessments


Student DataCommon AssessmentsIncreased student achievement


Sept 2014-May 2015




3Incorporate Kathy Richardson’s math strategies into unit and lesson plans.

Ongoing and continuing through-out the school year


Department Chair, Classroom Teachers

Lesson/Unit PlansIncorporation of math strategies in lesson plans

3&5Administer STAR Math and analyze student scores to determine which students need interventions.

2014-15 School Year

School Funds, STAR Math program, Computer Lab

Principal, Computer Teacher

STAR Math ScoresDecreased number of at risk students

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3 First and Second Grade Teachers will have students complete math journals.

Ongoing throughout the school year

SRCL FundsJournals

Teachers Student JournalsDecreased number of at risk students

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School Name: BCPS


Strategic Goal: BCPS will increase student achievement in math.

School Objective 9: At the end of the 2014-15 school year, 80% of Kindergarten students will master all of the GKIDS Math standards.

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3Teachers will revise and follow curriculum pacing guides aligned with the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards.

Summer 2014 and continuing throughout the school year


Principal, Classroom Teachers

Pacing GuideAlignment of units/lesson plans throughout the grade level

3Incorporate Kathy Richardson’s math strategies into unit and lesson plans.



Department Chair, Classroom Teachers

Lesson/Unit PlansIncorporation of math strategies in lesson plans

3Teachers will utilize math units and small group instruction in order to differentiate math instruction.


BCPS General Funds, CCGPS Standards, Kathy Richardson Books, Kim Adsit Math Strategies

Classroom teachers


3Continue to provide consistent expectations among teachers by identifying or developing common curriculum based assessments (GKIDS formal, informal, and performance based).


None, CCGPS Standards, GKIDS, Math Resources


GKIDS DataIdentical GKIDS and common assessments administered throughout the grade level

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Artifacts/Evidence

3&5Analyze student data from common assessments in collaborative teacher teams to develop and adjust instructional plans.


None, CCGPS Standards, Student Data, GKIDS and Common Assessments


GKIDS Data,Common Assessments

Revised lesson plans based on analysis of student data




RTI Schedule,RTI Student Plans

Decreased number of at risk students

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School Name: BCPS


Strategic Goal: All BCPS students will follow school attendance policies.

School Objective 10: During the 2014-15 school year, the number of children with more than 20 absences or excessive tardies/early dismissal will decrease to 5% or less for K-2 students.

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3Conduct parent orientations to inform parents of school attendance policies.

Fall 2014 None Principal, PreK Director, Teachers

InvitationSign-in sheetCopy of policy Parents have an understanding of school policy and knowledge of the impact.

3Parents will be contacted regarding absences in accordance with attendance policies to include regular mail, phone calls, and a certified letter to schedule a conference with the attendance committee.


None Principal, PreK Director, Teachers

Phone logDecrease in the number of absences.

3Teachers will send a note and make a phone call to parents who do not send an excuse for absences.


None Teachers Copy of noteDecrease in the number of unexcused absences.

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School Name: BCPS

Strategic Direction: Curriculum and Delivery

Strategic Goal: BCPS will plan and implement lessons that address the literacy needs of all students.

School Objective 11: During the 2014-15 school year, 100% of BCPS Reading/ELA teachers will receive professional learning in research based literacy instructional strategies.

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3To improve literacy instruction for all content areas, teachers will be provided professional learning on:-research based literacy strategies within all content areas.-higher order thinking skills.-use of rubrics.-best practices in writing instruction.-differentiation.-Tier 1 intervention strategies.


SRCL Grant, Various Literacy Consultants, Comprehensive Reading Solutions Website

Assistant Principal, Literacy Team

Sign In SheetsLesson/Unit PlansObservable increase in effective research based literacy strategies

3&4Complete online comprehensive reading solutions literacy modules.


None, Comprehensive Reading Solutions Website

Assistant Principal, Teachers

Module DocumentationLesson/Unit PlansObservable increase in effective research based literacy strategies

3&4Visit exemplary schools with similar demographics to gain valuable insights and innovative literacy ideas.


SRCL Grant, Exemplary School Contacts, Substitutes, Camera


Notes and Pictures from VisitRedelivery AgendaRedelivery of observed best practices during faculty/grade level meetings

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3&4Visit exemplary master teacher in the next grade level (K visit 1st; 1st visit 2nd; 2nd visit 3rd) to gain valuable insights and innovative literacy ideas.


SRCL Grant, Substitutes Camera


Notes and Pictures from VisitRedelivery AgendaRedelivery of observed best practices during faculty/grade level meetings

3Schedule time for collaborative planning teams within and across the curriculum to:-plan effective teaching and cross-disciplinary instruction in all subjects.-examine student data/work.-coordinate and adjust instruction to include instructional best practices when differentiating.-identify specific measurable student achievement goals aligned with grade-level expectations to be shared by all teachers.-review/revise common assessments to ensure alignment with the CCGPS.

Once per nine weeks

SRCL Grant, CCGPS Standards, Student data/work

Assistant Principal, Department Chairs

Sign In SheetsAgendasMinutesUnit/Lesson PlansObservable increase in effective research based literacy strategies

3Hold monthly vertical alignment meetings on:-implementing the CCGPS in all subject areas.-addressing strengths and weaknesses identified after student data has been analyzed by teacher teams.-identifying a researched based writing program, protocol, and/or materials necessary to implement the plan at each level.-developing a coordinated plan for writing instruction across all subject areas to include: explicit instruction, guided practice, and independent practice.-adopt a school-wide writing rubric that is aligned with the CCGPS to set clear expectations and goals for performance.

Monthly None, CCGPS Standards, Student data/ work, Writing resources and rubrics

Principal, Assistant Principal

Sign In SheetsAgendasMinutesDecrease in curriculum gaps between grade levels

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School Name: BCPS

Strategic Direction: Personnel

Strategic Goal: BCPS will address the professional learning needs of its faculty.

School Objective 12: During the 2014-15 school year, BCPS will provide support and professional learning for all beginning teachers and new staff members.

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Artifacts/Evidence

3Pair beginning teachers and new staff members with mentors.

Through-out the 2014-15 school year

None Principal Mentor listMentor LogRetention of new teachers and staff members

3Create a professional learning library and develop a list of specific training for new teachers; digitally record (when possible) important training sessions that can be kept in the media center.


SRCL Grant, Learning Library

Media Specialist

Circulation ReportIncorporation of effective strategies in classroom instruction

3Provide release time for new teachers and staff members to attend professional learning workshops.


SRCL Grant, Substitutes, HGRESA consultants,Professional Learning Instructors

Principal, Assistant Principal,

Professional Learning LogClassroom ObservationsIncorporation of effective strategies in classroom instruction

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Artifacts/Evidence

3Provide release time for new teachers to conduct peer observations.


None, Substitutes Principal, Assistant Principal,

Professional Learning LogIncorporation of effective strategies in classroom instruction

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School Name: BCPS

Strategic Direction: School and Community Relationships

Strategic Goal: BCPS will promote a safe and positive school environment for students and the community.

School Objective 13: BCPS will improve parent communication.

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3Parent Visitation and Open House will be held at the main BCPS campus and the PreK center.

August 5, 2014

September 2015

No cost, School Calendars, Local Newspapers, School website

Principal, Pre-K Director

Parent Sign In SheetsIncreased attendance by parents

3&5Kindergarten, First, and Second grade teachers will record student progress in PowerSchool at the end of each nine weeks.


No cost, PowerSchool Website

Principal, Teachers

Progress reportsPowerSchool dataIncreased parent knowledge of student progress

3&5In order for parents to view student progress via the PowerSchool website, BCPS will provide PowerSchool access letters to kindergarten, first, and second grade parents.


No cost Technology Director, Principal, Computer Lab Instructor

Sign-in sheetPowerSchool parent letterIncreased parent knowledge of student progress

3Parents will be provided classroom specific newsletters.


Cost of paper for newsletter

Assistant Principal, Classroom Teachers

NewslettersIncreased parent knowledge of school events

3Parents will have access to the school webpage for current events and student recognition.

Ongoing and continuing through the

No cost, School webpage

Pre-K Director, Assistant Principal,

School Webpage Increased parent knowledge of school events and student recognition

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Artifacts/Evidence

school year Media Specialist

3In order to keep parents informed of upcoming events, the administration will utilize the One Call phone system.


No cost, One Call Phone System

Principal One Call Phone LogIncreased parent knowledge of school events

5STAR and DIBELS Next Data will be shared with parents.

3x/yearSept 2014Jan 2015May 2015

Cost of paper to print reports

DIBELS Next Coordinator, STAR Test Administrator Teachers

Student data lettersIncreased parent knowledge of student progress

3Teachers will contact parents to set up individual student conferences.


No cost Teachers Parent Contact LogIncreased parent knowledge of student progress

3Invite parents/guardians and grandparents to various school/PTO events:-Literacy Events (book fair, literacy night, book character parade)-Fall Festival-Father-Daughter Dance-Mother-Son Fun Night-Field Day


School Funds, PTO Budget, Invitations, Resources for activities

Principal, PTO President

FlyersNewslettersInvitationsParent Sign In SheetsIncreased parent involvement

3Volunteers will be enlisted to come to classrooms and other activities.

Ongoing and continuing through the year

None Principal Teachers

Volunteer Information SheetsSign-in sheetsInvitationsNewslettersIncreased parent involvement

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School Name: BCPS

Strategic Direction: School and Community Relationships

Strategic Goal: BCPS will promote a safe and positive school environment for students and the community.

School Objective 14: BCPS will ensure that all students and staff are safe.

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4End doors will remain locked throughout the day.


None Principal, Custodian

Feedback from patrolling officersAll end doors are locked throughout the day

4In order to correctly match students with the correct parent during afternoon car rider dismissal, parents must display a BCPS car rider pickup sign when picking up children at school.


Cost of printing signs

Car Rider Captain

Car rider pickup signs are displayed in all parents’/guardians’ vehicles in the car rider line

4Pick up cards will be checked by office personnel when students are picked up for early dismissal.


None Office Personnel

Pick up cards are checked when students are picked up for early dismissal

4All visitors and volunteers must sign in at the front office and wear a visitor tag while in the school building.


Cost of visitor tags Principal, Office Personnel

Sign In SheetsAll visitors and volunteers will have visitor tags while on the BCPS campus

4Students and staff will participate in periodic lock down drills/emergency preparedness drills.


None Principal Drill logStudents and staff know the proper procedures to follow in case of an emergency

4Will provide a work area, computer, and complimentary lunch in the school for a deputy sheriff to use to complete his law enforcement paperwork while he is a security presence at the school.


Computer, BCPS General Funds

Principal, Sheriff

Deputy Assigned Increased security presence

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School Name: BCPS

Strategic Direction: Technology

Strategic Goal: BCPS will provide appropriate technology to maximize student learning and staff productivity.

School Objective 15: BCPS will increase the use of technology and software.

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4In order to create a more 21st Century learning environment, K-2 teacher has five student computers.

Summer 2014

SRCL Grant Assistant Principal, Media Specialist

Classroom Computer ListIncreased student computer use

4K-2 teachers will integrate technology into instruction through the use of Smartboards and subscriptions to various online academic websites.

Ongoing and through-out the school year

SRCL Grant, Smartboards,Online website subscriptions

Principal, Assistant Principal, Teachers

Lesson PlansIncorporation of the use of technology into lesson plans

4Use technology to share relevant student progress data with parents and caregivers in a user-friendly format.


No cost, PowerSchool, GKIDS Data, STAR Data, DIBELS Next Data

Principal, Assistant Principal, Teachers

Data from PowerSchool Teacher Grade bookGKIDSDIBELS NextSTARIncreased parent knowledge of student progress

4Teachers will participate in professional learning on the integration of technology in the learning environment


SRCL Grant Principal Sign-in sheetsImplementation of strategies and techniques learned.

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