TUSCALOOSA COUNTY SCHOOLS

Instructional Plan2011/2012

VISION

TUSCALOOSA COUNTY SCHOOLS

Where Students Learn, Grow, and Achieve

MISSION

The Tuscaloosa County Board of Education is committed to

meeting the educational needs of all students in a safe learning

environment.

TCSS Instructional Model

CurriculumWhat is Taught

InstructionHow it is Taught

Alabama Course of

Study

Alabama Quality

Teaching Standards

Standards BasedData Based

PacingAssessment

Needs Assessment AYP Data Benchmark Assessments Federal Programs Evaluation Teacher/Administrator PD Surveys Continuous Improvement Plan

Reviews Evaluations of Community-Based

Partnerships Response to Instruction PST

Reports School Instructional Observations

Achievement Goals Accelerate reading and math

achievement in subgroup populations to close the achievement gap

Increase individual achievement for the special education subgroup

Increase the percent of students passing the AHSGE

Increase the graduation rate

Strategy 1Strengthen core instruction for all

studentsAction Steps Implement A+ College Ready Program Continue On-site Strategic Teaching

Training Provide Content Literacy Training Conduct School Instructional Reviews Continue On-site math instructional

support Provide Differentiated Instruction for

all students

Conduct New Teachers’ Professional Development throughout the year

Provide ARI New Hire Training Engage administrators in

research-based leadership training

Strategy 2Provide equal access to core

instruction forspecial education studentsAction Steps Provide training in Individual

Education Plan Development Drill down in data to identify specific

skill deficiencies Align deficits to specific IEP goals Examine inclusion practices

Strategy 3Continue to provide strategic andintensive intervention for at-risk

studentsAction Steps Implement 2011/2012 RTI Plan Provide training for School

Problem Solving Team Chairpersons

Streamline Homebound Process Reorganize Nursing Services Implement IMPACT

Increase OdysseyWare licenses for secondary schools

Add ACCESS for Credit Recovery Implement Corrective Action Plans for

schools in School Improvement Year 3 or above

Continue Community Based Partnerships to provide additional resources and intervention (such as Success by Six, Project BETHEL, Tuscaloosa’s One Place, University of Alabama, Shelton State, Bevill State, West Alabama Literacy Council, College Board)

Monitoring of Plan Continuous Improvement Plan Reviews Weekly school visits Instructional Observations and

Assessments Vertical Teaming Monthly Board Reports Data Reviews Weekly CISD Meetings Monthly meetings with Homebound

Teachers

Tuscaloosa County SchoolsStrategic Planning Model

A School System…Not a System of Schools

  VISION  

 Tuscaloosa County Schools

Where Students Learn, Grow, and Achieve  

  MISSION  

 

The Tuscaloosa County Board of Education is committed to meeting the educational needs of 

all students in a safe learning environment.  

GOALS Based on District Accreditation Required Actions

To provide high quality instruction to meet the needs of all students.

To seek continuous improvement in all schools and system 

departments.

To increase communication with all stakeholders to 

enhance the quality of the school system.

To provide appropriate facilities and resources for schools throughout the 

system.

AdvancED District Accreditation Standards

Vision and PurposeTeaching and Learning

Documenting and Using Results

Governance and Leadership

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Stakeholder Communications and 

Relationships

Resources and Support Systems

Strategic Areas

Curriculum and InstructionStudent Support Services

GovernanceHuman Resources

Professional Learning

CommunicationCommunity Partnerships

FinanceFacilities

Technology

Community Forum Community Forum Community Forum Community Forum

Action Plan

Action Plan

Action Plan

Action Plan

“Leaving no child behind is a noblesentiment, but ensuring that every

child isempowered to get ahead is an evennobler goal.”

Phillip Schlechty