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LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY PLAN (LEAP): TITLE III YEAR 4 IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR ENGLISH LEARNERS

2012San Leandro Unified School District

Educational Services: Division of Curriculum and Instruction

Title III Plan Template for Year 4

District/LEA Name___San Leandro Unified School District____________________________ Date ___December 16, 2011

District/LEA SMART Goal: English Learners will demonstrate continuous progress towards language proficiency in English, or remain at the English proficient level, increasing from 49.2% to 56% (the 2011-12 target identified in AMAO 1). Description: By August, 2012, the percentage of English Learners who gain at least one proficiency level annually on the CELDT will increase from 49.2% to 56% in order to meet the state’s expectations for meeting AMAO 1. By August 2013, the percentage of English Learners who gain at least one proficiency level annually on the CELDT will increase from 56% to 57.5% in order to meet the state’s expectations for meeting AMAO 1. Strategy 1:Title: Full and consistent implementation of standards-based ELD instruction to all English Learners in ELD classes/during ELD time.

Description: ELD instruction based on the ELD standards will begin on the first day of school in every classroom. Developed pacing guides will provide a road map for instruction. Students in ELD will be organized into English proficiency level groups. Teachers will employ high leverage speaking, listening, reading and writing strategies that prepare students for the CELDT. Site administrators will monitor and evaluate the implementation of ELD for English Learners by visiting classrooms to observe ELD instruction and document implementation of a daily block of ELD for a minimum of 30 minutes. Data collected from classroom visits will be used to provide feedback to teachers and determine specific professional development needs.

ACTION STEP 2A1: Start Datemm/dd/yyyy

End Datemm/dd/yyyy

Person Responsible

TargetAudience

Estimated Costs

Funding Sources

Title: K-5 ELD Pacing Guide 02/02/2012 06/14/2012 Elena Ball Elementary Teachers

$12,000 Title II

Description: Work collaboratively with teachers to develop and fully implement K-5 ELD standards driven pacing guides, connecting Avenues to the R/LA text, (HMR) that include formative/summative assessment schedules. Funding ( Y N)a

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Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)TASK: Start Date End Date Person

ResponsibleStatus

Title: Outreach to Teachers 12/9/11 01/27/12 Elena Ball not begunin progress completedsuspended

Description: Notify teachers of opportunity to serve on pacing guide task force, determine 6 meeting dates from Jan-June, 2012

Title: Pacing Guide Research

Description: Review Pacing Guides from other districts to determine model that works best for SLUSD

12/1/11 01/27/12 Elena Ball not begunin progress completedsuspended

Title: Ongoing Collaborative PlanningDescription: Review Pacing Guides from other districts to determine model that works best for SLUSD

12/20/11 06/14/12 Elena Ball;Andrew Gordon

not begunin progress completedsuspended

ACTION STEP 2A2: Start Datemm/dd/yyyy

End Datemm/dd/yyyy

Person Responsible

TargetAudience

Estimated Costs

Funding Sources

Title: Student Placement in ELD 02/15/2012 03/15/2012 AndrewGordon

K-12 Admin and Teachers

n/a n/a

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Description: Re-evaluate student placement levels in ELD when CELDT results arrive. Create reporting form to report student groupings in the Fall and in February (pre and post CELDT)

Funding ( Y N)a

Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)

TASK: Start Date End Date Person Responsible

Status

Title: Revise Reporting Form and Complete PDDescription: Revise draft of CELDT reporting form and share with site principals. Principals will share with respective staffs

01/31/2012 02/28/2012 AndrewGordon


Title: Principals Submit ELD GroupsDescription: Principals submit ELD groups and schedules to Ed. Services

10/01/2011 12/31/2011 AndrewGordon


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ACTION STEP 2A3 Start Datemm/dd/yyyy

End Datemm/dd/yyyy

Person Responsible

TargetAudience

Estimated Costs

Funding Sources

Title: ELD Learning Walks 10/01/11 Ongoing Andrew Gordon

Site Admin. n/a n/a

Description: In collaboration with teachers, develop a standardized protocol for an ELD Learning Walk in order to gauge the effectiveness of instruction. Provide feedback to staff and identify focus areas for training and support.

Funding ( Y N)a

Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)


Status

Title: EL Learning Walk Protocol TrainingDescription: Share learning walk protocol with site administrators at principals’ meeting

09/27/2011 09/27/2011 AndrewGordon


Title: Conduct Monthly EL Learning WalkDescription: Engage in classroom visits at elementary

10/01/2011 ongoing Andrew Gordon;

Site Admin.


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level during ELD time with site principals

ACTION STEP: 2A4 Start Datemm/dd/yyyy

End Datemm/dd/yyyy

Person Responsible

TargetAudience

Estimated Costs

Funding Sources

Title: Linguistically Appropriate ELD Goals for Students with Disabilities

10/31/2011 06/14/2012 Elena Ball;David Poeschl

Special Ed. Staff n/a n/a

Description: Establish a protocol for developing linguistically appropriate goals for English Learner students with disabilities

Funding ( Y N)a

Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)


Status

Title: EL Goal BankDescription: Establish bank of EL goals in SEIS system

08/31/2011 09/30/2011 Special Services


Title: Collaborative PlanningDescription: Ed. Services and Special Services meet to plan training for special ed. staff

10/01/2011 06/14/2012 Elena Ball;Special Services


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Title: Monthly MeetingsDescription: Monthly meetings held with special ed. staff. Ongoing training/guidance provided to staff on development of linguistically appropriate goals

10/31/2011 ongoing Elena BallSpecial Services



End Datemm/dd/yyyy

Person Responsible

TargetAudience

Estimated Costs

Funding Sources

Title: Guidelines for ELD 01/30/2012 04/01/12 Andrew Gordon District and Site Administrators

n/a n/a

Description: District office staff, site principals and EL coaches will collaboratively develop research-based guidelines for what should be taught during ELD instruction and how ELD should be taught.

Funding ( Y N)a

Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)


Status

Title: ELD ResearchDescription: Review research and compile checklist of guidelines for ELD instruction.

10/31/2011 02/01/2012 Elena BallSpecial Services


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Title: Professional Development for PrincipalsDescription: Reflect on what good ELD looks like and collaboratively develop checklist of expectations and “look-fors” in ELD

02/28/2012 06/14/2012 Andrew Gordon;

Site Admin.



End Datemm/dd/yyyy

Person Responsible

TargetAudience

Estimated Costs

Funding Sources

Title: ELD Formative Assessments

09/01/2012 12/22/2012 Elena Ball;Daniel Chaja;

Mercy Jesswani;

K-5 Teachers $3,000 Title III, LEP

Description: Using the Avenues text, we will work on developing formative assessments for ELD and teachers will collaboratively use the results to inform instruction.

Funding ( Y N)a


ResponsibleStatus

Title: ELD ResearchDescription: Review Formative Assessments from other districts and from Avenues text to determine exams that works

5/01/2012 06/14/2012 Elena BallMercy Jesswani


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best for SLUSD

Title: Ongoing Collaborative PlanningDescription: Schedule and conduct planning meetings to discuss logistics of developing formative assessments

02/01/12 ongoing Elena Ball;Mercy

Jesswani;Andrew Gordon;

Mike WalbridgeDaniel Chaja


Title: Develop Assessment CalendarDescription: Using pacing calendar as a guide, establish dates for formative assessments

08/01/2012 10/01/2012 Elena Ball;Mercy

Jesswani;Andrew Gordon;

Mike WalbridgeDaniel Chaja


Title: Formative Assessment TrainingDescription: Conduct training for teachers on administration of formative assessments and using results to inform instruction

10/01/2012 12/01/2012 Elena Ball;Mercy

Jesswani;


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District/LEA SMART Goal: English Learners who have been in language instruction education programs less than 5 years will attain language proficiency in English, increasing from 18.9% to 20.1% (the 2011-12 target identified in AMAO 2). English Learners who have been in language instruction education programs 5 years or more will attain language proficiency in English, increasing from 35% to 45.1% (the 2011-12 target identified in AMAO 2). Description: By August, 2012, the percentage of English Learners (less than 5 years) who attain English proficiency as measured by the CELDT will increase from 18.9% to 20.1% in order to meet the state’s expectations for meeting AMAO 2. By August 2013, the percentage of English Learners (less than 5 years) who attain English proficiency as measured by the CELDT will increase from 20.1% to 21.4% in order to meet the state’s expectations for meeting AMAO 2.

By August 2012, the percentage of English Learners (5 years or more) who attain English proficiency as measured by the CELDT will increase from 35% to 45.1% in order to meet the state’s expectations for meeting AMAO 2. By August 2013, the percentage of English Learners (5 years or more) who attain English proficiency as measured by the CELDT will increase from 45.1% to 47.0% in order to meet the state’s expectations for meeting AMAO 2. Strategy 1: Title: Provide intervention to students at intermediate level to support the English Learner’s ability to become English Proficient on CELDT. Description: Review of CELDT data will enable SLUSD to generate lists of EL students scoring Intermediate on CELDT. Site administrators will work with teachers to develop strategies and intervention opportunities to accelerate student learning and attain English proficiency. Principals will continue to monitor and evaluate the implementation of ELD for English Learners by visiting classrooms to observe ELD instruction and document implementation of a daily block of ELD for a minimum of 30 minutes.

ACTION STEP: 2B1 Start Datemm/dd/yyyy

End Datemm/dd/yyyy

Person Responsible

TargetAudience

Estimated Costs

Funding Sources

Title: Intervention Support 09/01/2011 06/14/2012 Mike Walbridge Teachers $3,000 Title III, LEP

Description: Continue to provide strategic and intensive intervention opportunities at

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each school focused on students who are stuck at intermediate level with EL focused materials (e.g. Inside, Language!, Reality Central)

Funding ( Y N)

Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)


Status

Title: Establish groups for Reading Academy at elementary and companion classes at secondaryDescription: Students requiring intervention are assigned Reading Academy and companion classes

09/01/2011 09/30/2011 Site Admin;Teachers


Title: Teacher CollaborationsDescription: Site-based professional development provides opportunity for teachers to collaborate on lessons and plan strategies that help students reach English proficiency

09/01/2011 Ongoing Site Admin;Mike

Walbridge; Andrew Gordon


Title: Identify Observation 02/15/2012 Ongoing Andrew not begun

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“Look-Fors”Description: District office staff will collaborate with site principals to identify key “look -fors” as they visit intervention classes.

Gordon;Mike Walbridge

in progress completedsuspended

Title: Administrative Classroom VisitsDescription: Site administration will visit ELD classrooms weekly, collect data on instructional practices and provide feedback to staff

10/01/2011 Ongoing Site Admin; not begunin progress completedsuspended

Strategy 2:Title: Provide intensive, focused CELDT preparation for all students.

Description: To maximize success for ELs, teachers will conduct test chats with EL students to review past results on CELDT and set performance goals on the upcoming CELDT. Teachers will review CELDT data and engage in process to identify nemesis standards on CELDT; teachers will create mini-lessons to better prepare students for CELDT. Teachers will also utilize high leverage strategies in listening, speaking, reading and writing that will help students attain English proficiency. ACTION STEP: 2B2 Start Date

mm/dd/yyyyEnd Date

mm/dd/yyyyPerson

ResponsibleTarget

AudienceEstimated

CostsFunding Sources

Title: Nemesis Standards03/26/2012 04/30/2012 Andrew

Gordon;Site Principals

Teachers n/a n/a

Description: Grade levels/departments analyze CELDT data after it is released. Teachers identify “nemesis

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standards” and develop mini-lessons that promote greater student understanding of CELDT content

Funding ( Y N)

Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)


Status

Title: Distribute Site CELDT DataDescription: CELDT Results are distributed to principals for review. Principals will prepare copies of data for staff

02/28/2012 02/28/2012 Andrew Gordon;

Elena Ball


Title: Create CELDT Analysis ProtocolDescription: A protocol will be created to facilitate principal and teacher analysis of CELDT data

01/09/2012 01/15/2012 Andrew Gordon not begunin progress completedsuspended

Title: Principal Review of CELDT Data ProtocolDescription: Coordinator of EL Services conducts professional development with principals on CELDT Reflection protocol


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Title: Staff Review of CELDT Data Description: Teachers at school sites will have opportunity to review CELDT data and identify nemesis standards

03/26/2012 03/26/2012 Principals;Teachers


Title: Nemesis Standard Lesson PlanningDescription: After identifying CELDT nemesis standards, teachers create weekly mini-lessons to increase student understanding of CELDT content.

4/01/2012 10/21/2012 Teachers not begunin progress completedsuspended

Title: Administrative Classroom VisitsDescription: Site administration will visit classrooms weekly to monitor instruction that focuses on nemesis standards

03/01/2012 10/31/2012 Site Admin; not begunin progress completedsuspended

Title: District Office Classroom VisitsDescription: District office administrators will visit ELD classrooms monthly to monitor

10/15/2011 06/14/2012 Site Admin; not begunin progress completedsuspended

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ELD lessons that focus on nemesis standards, collect data on instructional practices and provide feedback to staff


End Datemm/dd/yyyy

Person Responsible

TargetAudience

Estimated Costs

Funding Sources

Title: CELDT Release Items and High Leverage Strategies

09/01/2012 09/30/2012 Andrew Gordon Teachers $7,000 Title III, LEP

Description: Teachers will be provided with CELDT Release Items for review with students prior to CELDT. Training will be provided to teachers on high leverage CELDT strategies in the listening, speaking, reading and writing domains.

Funding ( Y N)a

Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)


Status

Title: Purchase and Distribute Curriculum Associates CELD MaterialsDescription: Curriculum Associates CELD Materials will be purchased for secondary sites


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Title: Train Staff on CELDT Description: Copy release test items for CELDT; Provide professional development to teachers on CELDT content, use of the release test items and CELD materials, and high leverage strategies that increase student performance

09/01/2011 09/30/2011 Andrew Gordon;

Elena Ball



End Datemm/dd/yyyy

Person Responsible

TargetAudience

Estimated Costs

Funding Sources

Title: CELDT Test Chats 09/15/2011 10/15/2011 Teachers EL Students n/a n/a

Description: Prior to CELDT assessment, all teachers will conduct CELDT Test Chats with ELs to review purpose of CELDT, go over individual performance (level, scaled scores, high and low areas), and to set personal goals for CELDT.

Funding ( Y N)a

Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)


Status

Title: Train Teachers on use of Test ChatsDescription: District office staff

09/15/2011 09/30/2011 Andrew Gordon;

Elena Ball


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will train site administrators and EL coaches on the test chat protocol and test chat form.

Title: Teachers Conduct Test ChatsDescription: In ELD time, teachers go over test chat protocol with students and conduct individual test chats with EL students


Title: Principals Monitor Test ChatsDescription: Site Principals will develop process to monitor that each teacher has conducted a test chat with every EL student

09/20/2011 10/25/2011 Principals not begunin progress completedsuspended

Title: District Office Check-InDescription: EL Coordinator will check in with each site principal to ensure that each teacher has conducted a test chat with every EL student


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End Datemm/dd/yyyy

Person Responsible

TargetAudience

Estimated Costs

Funding Sources

Title: Reclassification Ceremonies

03/01/2012 06/01/2012 Andrew Gordon;

Principals

Students and Parents

$800 Title III,LEP

Description: Each school will hold reclassification ceremonies to honor/celebrate our students who have achieved reclassification. TASK: Start Date End Date Person

ResponsibleStatus

Title: Identify Students Meeting Reclassification CriteriaDescription: 2 times a year, district office guides sites on process for determining students who meet reclassification criteria

09/01/2011 02/28/2012 Elena Ball;Principals


Title: Establish Dates for Reclassification CeremoniesDescription: Principals and their respective staffs identify date for reclassification ceremony; create invitations and distribute to families


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District/LEA SMART Goal: English Learners will attain proficiency in Reading/Language Arts, increasing from 36.8% to 47% on the CST, CMA and CAPA. Description: By August, 2012, the percentage of English Learners attaining proficiency in Reading/Language Arts will increase from 36.8% to 47%, meeting the safe harbor requirements identified by federal Adequate Yearly Progress targets. By August, 2013, the percentage of English Learners attaining proficiency in Reading/Language Arts will increase from 47%% to 58%, meeting the safe harbor requirements identified by federal Adequate Yearly Progress targets. Strategy 1:Title: Implement Reading Language Arts Instruction, Time and Materials; utilize appropriate strategiesDescription: Teachers of K-12 core RLA classes and strategic/intensive intervention classes will provide instruction in Reading/Language Arts that is differentiated to meet their language needs. Teachers of K-12 core R/LA classes and strategic/intensive intervention classes (Reading Academy at elementary, companion courses in grades 6-9) will also utilize research based strategies that engage and support English Learners in meeting grade level standards. SLUSD will provide teacher professional development in Reading Language Arts, in strategies for teaching English Learners, and in ways to make IEP decisions about SWD interventions at all levels. Site administrators will monitor and evaluate the instructional program and the effectiveness of strategies that help English Learners access and success in learning grade level ELA standards by visiting classrooms 3.5 hours a week.

ACTION STEP: 2C1 R/LA Start Datemm/dd/yyyy

End Datemm/dd/yyyy

Person Responsible

TargetAudience

Estimated Costs

Funding Sources

Title: Appropriate R/LA Instruction 08/24/2011 Ongoing Mike Walbridge Teachers n/a n/a

Description: Teachers provide appropriate Reading Language Arts instruction within the frame defined by EPC 2 and utilize required R/LA materials as defined by EPC 1. Funding ( Y N)

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Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)


Status

Title: R/LA Strategies Monitoring FormDescription: SLUSD will develop and provide monitoring form to measure teacher use of EL strategies used during R/LA instruction


Title: Administrative Classroom VisitsDescription: Site administration will visit R/LA classrooms weekly, collect data on instructional practices and provide feedback to staff

09/01/11 ongoing Principals not begunin progress completedsuspended

Title: District Walk-Thru’sDescription: District Office Staff will coordinate elementary and secondary walk-thrus to monitor use of ELA strategies

10/15/2012 ongoing Andrew Gordon;

Mike Walbridge


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End Datemm/dd/yyyy

Person Responsible

TargetAudience

Estimated Costs

Funding Sources

Title: Use of Approved R/LA and Ancillary Universal Access Materials

08/22/2011 06/14/2012 Principals Teachers n/a n/a

Description: Ensure and monitor the use of approved R/LA core and ancillary universal access materials to support English Learner and reclassified students.

Funding ( Y N)

Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)


Status

Title: Staff TrainingDescription: Hold ongoing ELA collaborations to support teacher’s use of materials

09/01/2011 06/14/2012 Mike Walbridge not begunin progress completedsuspended

Title: Administrative Classroom VisitsDescription: Site administration will visit R/LA classrooms weekly to monitor use of materials


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Title: District Walk-Thru’sDescription: District Office Staff will coordinate elementary and secondary walk-thrus to monitor use of appropriate R/LA materials

10/15/2012 ongoing Andrew Gordon not begunin progress completedsuspended


End Datemm/dd/yyyy

Person Responsible

TargetAudience

Estimated Costs

Funding Sources

Title: Intervention for Intermediate and Long Term English Learners

08/22/2011 06/14/2012 Mike Walbridge Principals;Teachers

$3,000 Title II

Description: Continue to implement tiered intervention programs at elementary and secondary level that meet the differentiated needs of intermediate and long term English learners via direct teaching of concepts, academic language and reading comprehension strategies.

Funding ( Y N)

Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)


Status

Title: Staff TrainingDescription: Hold ongoing ELA

09/01/2011 06/14/2012 Mike Walbridge not begunin progress

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collaborations to support teacher’s use of materials

completedsuspended

Title: Benchmark Data AnalysisDescription: Examine EL student data after each benchmark assessment to determine learning needs and develop plan for reteaching.



Title: Identify Students for Targeted InterventionDescription: Using Edusoft, identify student scoring Basic (325-349) for additional targeted information


Title: Develop Intervention StrategiesDescription: Teachers analyze data and collaboratively develop strategies that will support targeted students

03/01/2012 ongoing Principals;Teachers


Title: Administrative Classroom VisitsDescription: Site administration will visit R/LA classrooms to


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monitor instruction during intervention classes

Title: Analysis of ProgramDescription: EL coaches meet to evaluate success of intervention courses and their ability to support the needs of English Learners

03/15/2012 06/14/2012 Andrew Gordon;

EL Coaches



End Datemm/dd/yyyy

Person Responsible

TargetAudience

Estimated Costs

Funding Sources

Title: CAHSEE Intervention for ELs

06/30/2012 08/05/2012 Andrew Gordon EL High School Students

$3,000 Summer School

InterventionDescription: Create ELA CAHSEE prep classes during summer school for EL students.

Funding ( Y N)

Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)


Status

Title: Identify CAHSEE CurriculumDescription: Examine various materials (books and online programs) that prepare students for the ELA CAHSEE,


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and provide differentiation that meets the needs of ELs

Title: Create CAHSEE Prep Sections -------------------------------------------Description: Create sections in summer school master schedule for EL CAHSEE prep classes for ELA

05/01/2012 05/30/2012 Summer Principal; Registrar


Title: Hire Staff-------------------------------------------Description: Hire teacher to teach EL CAHSEE course

06/01/2012 06/07/2012 Summer Admin Team



End Datemm/dd/yyyy

Person Responsible

TargetAudience

Estimated Costs

Funding Sources

Title: Application of Research-Based SDAIE Instructional Strategies

11/01/2012 06/14/2013 Andrew Gordon;

Principals

Teachers n/a n/a

Description: To improve the academic performance of English Learners in RLA, Identify and utilize research-based SDAIE instructional strategies in teaching reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary development and

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metacognition.

Funding ( Y N)

Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)


Status

Title: Admin Professional Development-------------------------------------------Description: Ed. Services leads professional development with principals on SDAIE and culturally relevant strategies that support ELs

12/13/2011 ongoing Sonal Patel;Andrew Gordon;

Mike Walbridge;Elena Ball


Title: Staff CollaborationDescription: Conduct, staff meetings with focus on research-based, best-practice SDAIE strategies. Provide opportunities for sharing of student work and teacher reflection

09/01/2012 06/14/2013 Andrew Gordon;

Mike Walbridge


Title: Identify Observation “Look-Fors” for EL StudentsDescription: District office staff will collaborate with site

04/30/2012 06/14/2012 Andrew Gordon;

Mike Walbridge


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principals to identify key “look fors” as they visit R/LA classes

Title: Administrative Classroom VisitsDescription: Site administration will visit R/LA periods weekly, collect data on instructional practices and provide feedback to staff


Title: Create SDAIE RubricDescription: District office staff will collaborate with site principals to create rubric on high leverage SDAIE strategies used during classroom instruction. Rubric will provide critical feedback to teachers on use of SDAIE strategies

09/15/2012 12/31/2012 Andrew Gordon;

Mike Walbridge


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District/LEA SMART Goal: English Learners will attain proficiency in Mathematics, increasing from 44.4% to 55% on the CST, CMA and CAPA.

Description: By August, 2012, the percentage of English Learners attaining proficiency in Mathematics will increase from 44.4% to 55%, meeting the safe harbor requirements identified by federal Adequate Yearly Progress targets. By August, 2013, the percentage of English Learners attaining proficiency in Reading/Language Arts will increase from 55%% to 65%, meeting the safe harbor requirements identified by federal Adequate Yearly Progress targets. Strategy 1:Title: Implement Mathematics Instruction, Time Materials; utilize appropriate strategies in math classesDescription: Teachers of K-12 core mathematics classes and 6-9 strategic intervention classes will provide instruction in mathematics that is differentiated to meet their language needs. Site administrators will monitor and evaluate the instructional program to ensure all requirements related to time and materials are being met. Teachers of K-12 core mathematics classes and 6-9 strategic intervention classes will also utilize research based strategies that engage and support English Learners in meeting grade level standards. SLUSD will provide teacher professional development in mathematics, in strategies for teaching English Learners, and in ways to make IEP decisions about SWD interventions at all levels. Site administrators will monitor and evaluate the instructional program and the effectiveness of strategies that help English Learners access and success in learning grade level math standards by visiting classrooms 3.5 hours a week.

ACTION STEP: 2C1 Math Start Datemm/dd/yyyy

End Datemm/dd/yyyy

Person Responsible

TargetAudience

Estimated Costs

Funding Sources

Title: Appropriate Math Instruction 08/24/2011 Ongoing Mike Walbridge Teachers n/a n/a

Description: Teachers provide appropriate math instruction within the frame defined by EPC 2 and utilize required math materials as defined by EPC 1.

Funding ( Y N)

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Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)


Status

Title: Math Strategies Monitoring FormDescription: SLUSD will develop and provide monitoring form to measure teacher use of EL strategies used during math instruction


Title: Administrative Classroom VisitsDescription: Site administration will visit mathematics classrooms weekly, collect data on instructional practices and provide feedback to staff


Title: District Walk-Thru’sDescription: District office staff will collaborate with site principals to identify key “look fors” as they visit math classes.

10/15/2011 Ongoing Andrew Gordon;

Mike Walbridge


ACTION STEP 2C2 Math Start Datemm/dd/yyyy

Start Datemm/dd/yyyy

Person Responsible

TargetAudience

Estimated Costs

Funding Sources

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Title: Use of Approved Mathematics and Ancillary Universal Access Materials

08/24/2011 06/14/2012 Principals Teachers n/a n/a

Description: Ensure and monitor the use of core and ancillary universal access math materials to support English Learner and reclassified students.

Funding ( Y N)

Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)


Status

Title: Staff TrainingDescription: Hold ongoing math collaborations to support teacher’s use of materials


Title: Administrative Classroom VisitsDescription: Site administration will visit math classes weekly to monitor use of materials


Mike Walbridge


Title: District Walk Thru’sDescription: District office staff


not begunin progress

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will coordinate elementary and secondary walk-thru’s to monitor use of appropriate math materials

Mike Walbridge completedsuspended

ACTION STEP:2C3 MathStart Date

mm/dd/yyyyEnd Date

mm/dd/yyyyPerson

ResponsibleTarget

AudienceEstimated


Title: Intervention for Intermediate and Long Term English Learners

08/22/2011 06/14/2012 Mike Walbridge Principals;Teachers

$3,000 Title II

Description: Continue to implement tiered intervention programs at grades 6-9 that meet the differentiated needs of intermediate and long term English learners via academic language scaffolding, use of graphic organizers, word walls and modeling of problems.

Funding ( Y N)

Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)


Status

Title: Staff TrainingDescription: Hold ongoing math collaborations to support teacher’s use of materials


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Title: Benchmark Data AnalysisDescription: Examine EL student data after each benchmark assessment to determine learning needs and develop plan for reteaching.



Title: Identify Students for Targeted InterventionDescription: Using Edusoft, identify student scoring Basic (325-349) on math CST for additional targeted information


Title: Develop Intervention StrategiesDescription: Teachers analyze data and collaboratively develop strategies that will support targeted students in math

03/01/2012 ongoing Principals;Teachers


Title: Administrative Classroom VisitsDescription: Site Administration will visit Math classrooms to monitor instruction during intervention classes.


Mike Walbridge


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Title: Analysis of ProgramDescription: EL coaches meet to evaluate success of math intervention courses in grades 6-9 and their ability to support the needs of English Learners

03/15/2012 06/14/2012 Andrew Gordon;

EL Coaches


ACTION STEP: 2C4 MathStart Date

mm/dd/yyyyEnd Date

mm/dd/yyyyPerson

ResponsibleTarget

AudienceEstimated


Title: Math CAHSEE Intervention for ELs

06/30/2012 08/05/2012 Andrew Gordon EL High School Students

$3,000 Summer School

InterventionDescription: Create Math CAHSEE prep classes during summer school for EL students.

Funding ( Y N)

Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)


Status

Title: Identify CAHSEE CurriculumDescription: Examine various materials (books and online programs) that prepare students for the Math CAHSEE, and provide differentiation that meets the needs of ELs


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Title: Create CAHSEE Prep Sections -------------------------------------------Description: Create sections in summer school master schedule for EL CAHSEE prep classes for Math

05/01/2012 05/30/2012 Summer Principal; Registrar


Title: Hire Staff-------------------------------------------Description: Hire teacher to teach Math CAHSEE course

06/01/2012 06/07/2012 Summer Admin Team


ACTION STEP: 2C5, MathStart Date

mm/dd/yyyyEnd Date

mm/dd/yyyyPerson

ResponsibleTarget

AudienceEstimated


Title: Application of Research-Based SDAIE Instructional Strategies

11 /01/2012 06/14/2013 Andrew Gordon;

Principals

Teachers n/a n/a

Description: To improve the academic performance of English Learners in Math, identify and utilize research-based SDAIE instructional strategies in teaching math concepts, word problems and content based vocabulary.

Funding ( Y N)

Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)

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Status

Title: Admin Professional Development-------------------------------------------Description: Ed. Services leads professional development with principals on SDAIE and culturally relevant strategies that support ELs in mathematics.

12/13/2011 ongoing Sonal Patel;Andrew Gordon;

Mike Walbridge;Elena Ball


Title: Staff CollaborationDescription: Conduct, staff meetings with focus on research-based, best-practice SDAIE strategies. Provide opportunities for sharing of student work and teacher reflection.


Title: Identify Observation “Look-Fors” for EL StudentsDescription: District office staff will collaborate with site principals to identify key “look fors” as they visit math classes.

09/01/2012 10/31/2012 Andrew Gordon;

Mike Walbridge


Title: Administrative Classroom Visits

09/30/2011 ongoing Andrew Gordon not begunin progress

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Description: Site administration will visit math periods weekly, collect data on instructional practices and provide feedback to staff

completedsuspended


District/LEA SMART Goal: SLUSD will provide high quality professional development to teachers, administrators and other district/school personnel to better engage English Learners, support their ability to attain English proficiency, and achieve proficiency in grade level R/LA and Math standards. Description: By June 2013, 75% of SLUSD teachers and 90% of administrators will receive professional development on ELD standards and research-based strategies to improve performance on CELDT, CST, CMA and CAPA. By June 2014, 90% of SLUSD teachers and 100% of administrators will receive professional development on ELD standards and research-based strategies to improve performance on CELDT, CST, CMA and CAPA.Strategy 1:Title: Professional Learning Communities

Description: SLUSD will provide establish a culture of collaboration and a professional learning community protocol at each school site.

ACTION STEP: 2D1 Start Datemm/dd/yyyy

End Datemm/dd/yyyy

Person Responsible

TargetAudience

Estimated Costs

Funding Sources

Title: Establish Training CalendarDescription: Create calendar for district training on PLCs

Funding ( Y N)

Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)

10/01/2011 10/31/2011 Debbie Wong;Mike Walbridge

Administrators;Teachers

$10,000 EIATitle IITitle 1

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Status

Title: Identify TrainerDescription: Identify PLC Trainer

10/01/2011 10/15/2011 Debbie Wong not begunin progress completedsuspended

Title: Train Administrators and StaffDescription: Provide 2 Levels for PLC Training; entry level for elementary and intermediate training for secondary

10/31/2011 06/14/2012 Debbie Wong;Mike Walbridge


Strategy 2: (number determined by identified needs)Title: ELD Standards Professional Development

Description: SLUSD will provide teacher professional development that promotes understanding of the ELD standards, academic performance expectations at each English Proficiency level, and the correlations between the ELD and RLA standards.


End Datemm/dd/yyyy

Person Responsible

TargetAudience

Estimated Costs

Funding Sources

Title: Establish Training CalendarDescription: Create calendar for training on ELD standards at district and site level

08/24/2012 09/30/2012 Andrew Gordon;

Mike Walbridge

Administrators and Teachers

$10,000 Title III, LEP

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Funding ( Y N)

Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)


Status

Title: Identify TrainerDescription: Identify ELD/RLA standards trainer


Title: Coordinate Training for Teacher LeadsDescription: Coordinate Side by Side trainer of trainer model for site leads, focused on analyzing the correlations between the ELD and ELA standards, as well as understanding the learning goals for English learner students at each proficiency level.

08/24/2012 09/30/2012 Andrew Gordon;

Mike Walbridge


Title: Train K-5 ELD TeachersDescription: All ELD teachers will be trained in Side by Side


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Strategy 3: Title: Training Staff to Use Data to Plan EL InstructionDescription: Set aside regular time at sites to provide professional development to administrators and teachers that increases capacity to use data to plan appropriately to meet the instructional needs of English Learners.


End Datemm/dd/yyyy

Person Responsible

TargetAudience

Estimated Costs

Funding Sources

Title: Research PD Options02/01/2012 03/01/2012 Andrew Gordon Teachers $8,000 Title III, LEP

EIATitle 1

Description: Discuss professional development services provided by ACOE, as well as costs

Funding ( Y N)

Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)


Status

Title: Contact ACOEDescription: Reach out to ACOE to discuss providers and scope of services


Title: Meet with Site Principals 04/01/2012 05/01/2012 Andrew Gordon;


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and EL CoachesDescription: Meet with Site Principals and EL Coaches to set up calendar of trainings and strategize ways to provide pd

Mike Walbridge completedsuspended

Title: Establish ContractDescription: Contract service provider for trainer of trainer coaching.

06/01/2012 06/30/2012 Andrew Gordon;

Mike Walbridge



End Datemm/dd/yyyy

Person Responsible

TargetAudience

Estimated Costs

Funding Sources

Title: Attend PD01/15/12 06/30/12 Andrew

Gordon;Mike Walbridge

District Admin;Principals;Teachers

$10,000 Title 3, LEPEIA

Title 1Description: Attend professional development opportunities provided by ACOE, CCCOE, or SCCOE.

Funding ( Y N)

Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)


Status

Title: Attend ACOE EL 01/21/2012 01/21/2012 Andrew Gordon not begun

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ConferenceDescription: Attend workshops related to EL instruction at annual ACOE Conference

in progress completedsuspended

Title: Attend ALL SymposiumDescription: Attend the A Look at Learning (ALL) symposium at SCCOE in April.


Strategy 4:Title: Training Staff on Research-Based Strategies that Support EL InstructionDescription: Set aside regular time on district master calendar and at sites to provide professional development to administrators and teachers that increases capacity to utilize research-based strategies that best meet the needs of English Learners.ACTION STEP: 2D5 Start Date

mm/dd/yyyyEnd Date

mm/dd/yyyyPerson

ResponsibleTarget

AudienceEstimated


Title: Train Administrators, Teachers, and Staff

02/15/12 06/30/12 Andrew Gordon;

Mike Walbridge

District Admin;Principals;Teachers

$10,000 Title 3, LEPEIA

Title 1Description: Provide training to administrators and teachers throughout the year on strategies that support EL learning in core and intervention classes

Funding ( Y N)

Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)

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Status

Title: Identify Training NeedsDescription: Use feedback from classroom observations to identify the training needed by teachers on specific research based strategies

12/01/2011 06/01/2012 Mike Walbridge;

Andrew Gordon


Title: Establish Training CalendarDescription: Create calendar for training on EL strategies at district and site level

05/01/2012 08/01/2012 Mike Walbridge;

Andrew Gordon


Title: Create Video LibraryDescription: Create video library of teachers utilizing research-based strategies that support English Learners

12/01/2012 03/01/2013 Andrew Gordon;

Sonal Patel


Title: Internet EL Resource PageDescription: On district website, create page of resources that support teachers’ work with English Learners


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Title: Instructional Strategies That Work for English LearnersDescription: In PLC context, SLUSD provides professional development to site administrators; Sites provide ongoing collaborative professional development on effective English learner lesson planning and lesson implementation using board adopted materials.


Title: EL Coach TrainingDescription: Meet quarterly with site EL coaches to develop strategies for supporting EL teachers


Title: Special Ed. TrainingDescription: Monthly job alike collaborative professional development efforts to ensure that linguistically appropriate goals are written and high leverage strategies utilized to support English Learners with


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IEPs

Title: EL Para-educator and EL Clerk TrainingDescription: Conduct training for ELD Primary language para-educators focusing on supporting instruction. Conduct training to improve efficiency of EL clerks.


Title: K-5 Biliteracy Task ForceDescription: Continue the work of the K-5 biliteracy task forces including scheduling collaborative planning sessions and trainings specific to the needs of the bilingual teachers at the 3 bilingual program schools.


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District/LEA SMART Goal: SLUSD will implement strategies that will increase the participation of English Learners’ parents from 50% to 75%. Description: SLUSD believes that parent involvement is central to academic achievement. Meaningful parent involvement will lead to higher levels of student achievement, improved school attendance, higher graduation rates, larger enrollment in post-secondary education and students with positive attitudes about school. By June 2013, SLUSD will improve and increase parent outreach strategies so that 75% of parents are active participants in the education of their children. Strategy 1: Title: Provide timely communication and improve knowledge of district policies, procedures and programs. Description: SLUSD and school sites communicate with parents in a timely manner and increase parent knowledge of district/site policies, procedures, programs and expectations. ACTION STEP: 2E1 Start Date

mm/dd/yyyyEnd Date

mm/dd/yyyyPerson

ResponsibleTarget

AudienceEstimated


Title: Produce EL Newsletters 09/30/2012 ongoing Andrew Gordon

Parents $1,000 Title I

Description: Examine feasibility of publishing a quarterly newsletter that includes information about EL program, policies and academic strategies

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Status

Title: Solicit EL News from SitesDescription: Solicit EL news from site ELACs and principals each quarter

10/01/2012 ongoing Andrew Gordon not begun in progress completedsuspended

Title: Develop/Translate NewslettersDescription: Develop EL Newsletters and Translate into Spanish


Title: Distribute NewslettersDescription: Distribute newsletters at DELAC, ELAC, SSC and PTA meetings and via Teacher Ed. Serve Bulletin


ACTION STEP: 2E2 Start Datemm/dd/yyyy

End Datemm/dd/yyyy

Person Responsible

TargetAudience

Estimated Costs

Funding Sources

Title: Notify Parents of DELAC Meetings

11/17/2011 06/14/2012 Andrew Gordon

Parents n/a n/a

Description: All school sites notify parents of DELAC meetings in both English and Spanish at least 72 hours prior to meetings Funding ( Y N)

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Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)


Status

Title: Post DELAC Agendas, Minutes on WebDescription: DELAC meeting schedule, agenda and meeting minutes will be posted on SLUSD website

11/15/2011 06/14/2012 Andrew Gordon not begun in progress completedsuspended


End Datemm/dd/yyyy

Person Responsible

TargetAudience

Estimated Costs

Funding Sources

Title: Notify Parents of ELAC Meetings

10/01/2011 06/14/2012 Principals Parents n/a n/a

Description: All school sites notify parents of ELAC meetings in both English and Spanish at least 72 hours prior to meetings Funding ( Y N)

Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)


Status

Title: Provide ELAC AgendaDescription: Hard Copy of DELAC meeting agenda will be

10/01/2011 06/14/2012 Principals;Principal Designee

not begunin progress completed

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posted in a visible location at each site 72 hours prior to each meeting

suspended

Title: Submit ELAC SchedulesDescription: Principals submit schedule of ELAC meetings for the year.

10/01/2011 10/31/2011 Principals;PrincipalDesignee

not begun in progress completedsuspended

Title: Post ELAC Agendas, Minutes Description: DELAC meeting schedule, agenda and meeting minutes will be posted in school sites and in site publications (e.g. bulletins)

10/01/2011 06/14/2012 Principals;PrincipalDesignee

not begun in progress completedsuspended

Strategy 2:Title: Provide parent education opportunities Description: SLUSD and school sites will provide parent education opportunities on topics related to compliance, EL program, procedures, learning strategies and ways to foster student academic success/emotional well beingACTION STEP: 2E4 Start Date

mm/dd/yyyyEnd Date

mm/dd/yyyyPerson

ResponsibleTarget

AudienceEstimated


Title: Offer Parent Education 11/30/2011 06/14/2012 Andrew Gordon Parents n/a n/a

Description: SLUSD will develop a list of parent education opportunities that focuses on

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the needs of English Learners Funding ( Y N)


ResponsibleStatus

Title: CELDT Strategy of the MonthDescription: Conduct training with parents on the listening, speaking, reading and writing domains of the CELDT and high leverage strategies that best prepare students to attain English proficiency.

1/16/2012 06/14/2012 Andrew Gordon;

Elena Ball


Title: DELAC Training ScheduleDescription: Develop a series of trainings for parents around EL program (reclassification, annual letter, R30, Consolidated Application) at regularly scheduled DELAC meetings


Title: ELAC Training MaterialsDescription: Create training presentations that can be used by presenters at site ELAC meetings

03/01/2012 06/14/2012 Elena Ball;Andrew Gordon


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Title: PIQEDescription: Expand the PIQE program at Middle School to 300 parents.

01/31/2012 06/14/2012 Middle School Principals


Title: Parent Involvement TrainingDescription: Develop training sessions at ELAC/DELAC meetings that assist EL parents with establishing parent involvement goals


Strategy 3:Title: English Learner Awards CeremoniesDescription: SLUSD and school sites will increase parental involvement by establishing award ceremonies that celebrate the academic accomplishments of English Learners.ACTION STEP: 2E5 Start Date

mm/dd/yyyyEnd Date

mm/dd/yyyyPerson

ResponsibleTarget

AudienceEstimated


Title: Reclassification Ceremonies

03/15/2012 06/14/2012 Andrew Gordon

Parents $2,400 Title III, LEP

Description: Ceremonies at each school site, celebrating EL students who have achieved reclassification Funding ( Y N)

Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)

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Status

Title: Identify Students ReclassifiedDescription: Each school identifies students who reclassified in the Fall and Spring

09/15/2011 02/28/2012 Principals;EL Clerks


Title: Calendar Reclassification CeremoniesDescription: Each school establishes date for reclassification ceremony

03/15/2012 06/14/2012 Principals;EL Clerks



End Datemm/dd/yyyy

Person Responsible

TargetAudience

Estimated Costs

Funding Sources

Title: Latino Achievement Night 03/27/2012 04/05/2012 Debbie Wong Parents $1,500 Donations

Description: Ceremony to celebrate the academic achievement of Latino students in SLUSD, including those who are English Learners Funding ( Y N)


ResponsibleStatus

Title: Calendar Latino Achievement Nights

12/15/2011 12/22/2011 District Office Staff


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Description: SLUSD Establishes Dates for Latino Achievement Nights

completedsuspended

Title: Establish Awards CriteriaDescription: Each school identifies students who reclassified in the Fall and Spring

01/31/12 02/15/2012 District Office Staff;

Principals


Title: Identify Eligible StudentsDescription: Each school identifies students who are eligible for achievement awards



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District/LEA SMART Goal: SLUSD will revise the English Learner Master Plan to ensure greater coherence of our English Learner program and conduct professional development for 100% of administrators and staff. Description: By September, 2013, components of the district EL Master Plan will be revised to provide a clearer road map/guide for implementation of the English Learner program and to provide increased, targeted support for our English learners,Strategy 1: Title: Revise English Learner Master Plan

Description: Revision of master plan to increase district-wide capacity, build a sustainable system of EL services, and ensure coherent, cohesive, effective programs for all English Learners. ACTION STEP: 2F1 Start Date

mm/dd/yyyyEnd Date

mm/dd/yyyyPerson

ResponsibleTarget

AudienceEstimated


Title: Plan, Organize, Calendar 08/01/2012 12/31/2012 Andrew Gordon Teachers;Administrators

n/a n/a

Description: Create a framework and timeline for revising English Learner Master Plan

Funding ( Y N)

Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)

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Status

Title: Needs Assessment Description: Review current EL Master Plan, and SLUSD board policies/administrative regulations to confirm that required components are in place and to determine sections of plan that require revision.


Title: Task Force OutreachDescription: Recruit and identify administrators and teachers to serve on EL Master Plan task force


Title: Establish Guidelines/ExpectationsDescription: Create list of guidelines and expectations for task force participants


Title: Plan Project CalendarDescription: Create an outline of key tasks and due dates for master plan revision


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Title: Identify Needed ResourcesDescription: Identify resources/tools that will be required to ensure Master Plan is linked to all Title 1 and Title 3 program improvement initiatives and to support work of EL Master Plan task force.


ACTION STEP: 2F2Start Date

mm/dd/yyyyEnd Date

mm/dd/yyyyPerson

ResponsibleTarget

AudienceEstimated


Title: Convene Task Force01/01/2013 01/15/2013 Andrew Gordon All $10,000 Title III, LEP

Description: Bring task force together to communicate process and goals for revising EL Master Plan

Funding ( Y N)

Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)


Status

Title: Create CommunicationDescription: In writing, reach out to DELAC, teachers, administrators, counselors, staff


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to establish characteristics of master plan, identify challenges that will need to be addressed as well as identify any needed changes in current policies/procedures

Title: Define RolesDescription: Explicitly define roles and responsibilities of members of task force


Title: Assign Lead Writer/EditorDescription: Assign person(s) that will be writing/revising assigned sections of master plan


ACTION STEP: 2F3 Start Datemm/dd/yyyy

End Datemm/dd/yyyy

Person Responsible

TargetAudience

Estimated Costs

Funding Sources

Title: Complete EL Master Plan03/01/2012 06/01/2012 Andrew Gordon Teachers;

Administratorsn/a n/a

Description: EL Master Plan Task force completes draft of EL Master plan and prepares it for board approval.

Funding ( Y N)

Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)

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Status

Title: Edit DraftDescription: Review completed draft of EL Master Plan and make necessary revisions


Title: Present Draft to CabinetDescription: Present draft of EL Master Plan to superintendent and cabinet for review


Title: Board ApprovalDescription: Present completed EL Master Plan for board approval


Title: Professional DevelopmentDescription: Conduct Professional Development for administrators and staff on revised EL Master Plan


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District/LEA Name__San Leandro Unified School District_______________________________ Date __December 16, 2011

District/LEA SMART Goal : Title: By August, 2012, all notifications to English Learner parents will be provided according to the correct state timelines.

Description: SLUSD will ensure that all mandated notifications to English Learner parents are distributed in a timely manner.

Strategy 1:Title: Develop annual checklist of required notifications to EL parents. Description: SLUSD will create an annual “year at a glance” document that ensures timelines for distributing required notifications to parents of English Learners are met. ACTION STEP: 2G1 Start Date

mm/dd/yyyyEnd Date

mm/dd/yyyyPerson

ResponsibleTarget

AudienceEstimated


Title: Create EL Notification Checklist

08/22/2011 Ongoing Andrew Gordon EL parents $5,000 Title III, LEP

Description: SLUSD will create a checklist that includes timelines for distribution of all required notifications to EL parents.

Funding ( Y N)

Tag: (T3_Y4, T3_Y2)


Status

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Title: Review State Guidelines 08/22/2011 08/31/2011 Andrew Gordon not begunin progress completedsuspended

Description: Review all documentation from state that outlines critical dates for distributing all requirement parent notifications


Status

Title: Revise Required Notifications----------------------------------------Description: Revise all annual required notifications (in English and Spanish) to EL parents based on FPM requirements



Status

Title: Site Administrator Notification----------------------------------------Description: SLUSD district office staff will inform principals of upcoming distribution of required notifications Site principals will then communicate to their school communities during the year


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that required notifications are being sent to EL families


Status

Title: Copy and Distribute Required Notifications----------------------------------------Description: SLUSD staff will copy and distribute all required notifications to parents in a timely manner.


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Documents

Local Educational agency Plan (LEAP): Title III year 4 ...€¦ · Web viewDescription: Recruit and identify administrators and teachers to serve on EL Master Plan task force. 09/02/2012