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Winfield Elementary

School Improvement Plan

2014-2017

“Little People, Big Dreams, Bright Future”

School Improvement Team

Winfield Elementary School Improvement Committee, in conjunction with the Faculty and Staff, wrote the School

Improvement Plan. We studied and analyzed our ISTEP+ achievement scores, IREAD-3 scores, Terra Nova scores,

District Assessments, and Winfield Teacher Assessments. We evaluated our programs, services, resources,

instructional practices, and professional development program. Based on the results of our study and analysis, we

designed our Continuous School Improvement Plan for 2014-2017.

School Improvement Committee Members

Mrs. Jillian Alonzo Principal

Mrs. Melissa Curran Teacher

Mrs. Amanda King Teacher

Mr. Josh Hedl Teacher

Mrs. Amanda Kosiba Teacher

Mrs. Nicole Szypczak Teacher

Mrs. Pam Vickrey Teacher

Mrs. Natalie Henderlong Parent

1. Introduction

Narrative Description of the School

Winfield Elementary School is committed to providing students with an academic program based on high Indiana Academic Standards and high

expectations. Our grade configuration of kindergarten through second grade has enabled the faculty to research, study, prepare, and teach to

the appropriateness of primary students. The articulation between grade levels has grown stronger as we work and learn collaboratively from

each other within three grade levels. We share a vision that continuously focuses on the learning needs of our unique student population.

Winfield Elementary School has many strengths. Our dedicated and professional staff are united in their commitment to meet the potential of

every student. The Parent-Teacher Organization works tirelessly to provide academic materials and motivational rewards for the school, as well

as organizing events to enhance family involvement. Teachers and parents together have created a strong bond that goes a long way in

ensuring the success of each and every child.

Winfield Elementary School currently serves 469 students in grades kindergarten, first, and second. The grade configuration of our school has

changed several times over the years as the result of a rising student population. Winfield was originally a K-6 school but changed to a K-3

school when a second elementary school was built to alleviate the overcrowding conditions. In 2005, high enrollment again forced a change in

the school makeup. Winfield became a K-2 school.

Winfield Elementary School is the “feeder school” to Jerry Ross Elementary School. Approximately 90% of our students enter Jerry Ross

Elementary to complete grades three, four, and five. Assessment results from both Winfield and Jerry Ross are examined to drive curricular

decisions and instructional planning.

Winfield Elementary School provides optional breakfast and hot lunches for students in our cafeteria, which is operated by our Cafeteria

Manager and four cafeteria assistants. An automated payment system supports parents in their knowledge of student eating habits. In 2010-

2011, the Crown Point Community School Corporation implemented a “healthy choice” school lunch program and received a national award

from the White House.

Winfield Elementary School is part of the Crown Point Community School Corporation, and is one of seven elementary schools. In January of

2007, the school corporation completed a Long Range Facility Plan to address the continued growth of the entire community. In 2009, the

Crown Point Community School Corporation became accredited by the AdvancED/North Central Association Commission of Accreditation and

School Improvement. The CPCSC was awarded District Accreditation as a Quality School System. In 2014, the district was again evaluated by

AdvancED and earned District Accreditation.

Narrative Description of the Community

The Town of Winfield is named for General Winfield Scott. The Township of Winfield is located in Crown Point, Indiana and can trace its roots,

and name, to the mid 19th century. Organized in 1843, Winfield has a total area of 12.3 square miles and was incorporated into a township in

1993. Winfield Township includes the communities of Leroy, Palmer, and Winfield. It is located seven miles east of Crown Point, Indiana and

36.4 miles east of Chicago, Illinois.

The Winfield Community is able to take advantage of Chicago’s rich and varied cultural environment. Many of our community members visit

major art, history, and science museums as well as a lakefront aquarium and planetarium. Opportunities to participate in music abound from

the Lyric Opera, Chicago Symphony, and our local Northwest Indiana Symphony. Theater-goers enjoy a multitude of local and national

productions. Animal enthusiasts enjoy two nationally recognized zoos.

Because of the small town feel and big city access, Winfield has become a destination for young families to plant their roots. The community is

continually growing, and will do so into the future.

Narrative Description

Winfield Elementary School utilizes a variety of educational programs to promote educational excellence. These programs support the

development of self-directed lifelong learner, creative problem solvers, and responsible citizens, by facilitating opportunities for students to use

their individual abilities to achieve their personal best.

LANGUAGE ARTS

Daily Five, Café, Junior Great Books, Journal Writing, Six Trait Writing, Accelerated Reading, Houghton Mifflin Reading Series, Reading A – Z, Raz-Kids, Guided Reading , Weekly Magazines, Drops in the Bucket Reading, Scott Foresman Spelling, Modern Curriculum Press Phonics, Tucker Signing Phonics

Leveled Literacy, Daily Oral Language, Language Arts Software Program (Sight Words and RAZ), Literacy Work Stations, Whole Brain Teaching, BOOK IT

MATH

Everyday Math, Inquiry Math Lessons, Computation Software – Math Facts in a Flash, Dreambox Software, Drops in the Bucket Problem Solving, Daily Math Problems, Daily Oral Math, Xtra Math

HEALTH

McGraw Hill Health Series, Hand Washing Presentation, Dental Hygienist Presentation, Field Trips (Tri Town Safety Village) SOCIAL STUDIES

K - Scott Foresman Big Book & Weekly Readers, 1st – Macmillan McGraw Hill Big Book, 2nd – Houghton Mifflin Books, CPCSC Social Studies Performance Task, Guest Speakers, Junior Achievement, Field Trips ( Apple Orchard) SCIENCE

FOSS Science, Lab Experiences, 4-H Embryology, EnvironMobile, Buzz Engram/NIPSCO, Field Trips (Museum, Zoo), Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District

ART

Art Textbook Series, Art Displays, Art Website, Creative Arts Fair, Young Rembrandts

MUSIC

Music Textbook Series, Grade Level Music Presentations, Creative Arts Fair

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Physical Education Curriculum, Field Day, Jump Rope for Heart, Kiddie 500

Technology

Lab computers (35), 2-3 computers per classroom, mobile iPad lab for Exceptional Learners, Software Programs, Technology-based assessments

2. Statements

VISION

It is the Vision of Winfield Elementary School to

educate every child with quality instruction and high expectations in a nurturing environment.

MISSION

It is the mission of Winfield Elementary School, a partnership of students, staff, families, and community, to provide continuous academic

progress in a physically and emotionally safe environment. Winfield School will produce self-directed lifelong learners, creative problem

solvers, and responsible citizens by facilitating opportunities for students to use individual abilities to achieve their personal best.

WE BELIEVE…

• Students are our number one priority.

• In the value of the individual.

• That students need to be taught how to learn and how to make decisions.

• In providing opportunities for students to be successful.

• In fostering positive student attitude.

• In comprehensive education that meets the need of the individual student.

• In the worth of teachers and their professional judgment.

• Education is a lifelong process.

• Education is the shared responsibility of the home, school, and community.

• Schools should provide an environment that is safe, healthy, and conducive to learning.

• Schools should teach good citizenship and democratic principles.

• Technology should enhance the learning process.

• Excellence in education is a key to survival of the individual and our nation in the global society.

• In the constant review and revision of the curriculum aligned to the standards.

• In expansion of educational programs outside the school setting.

• In local community-based decision making.

76.90%

14.40%

2.40%

3.70% 2.60%

2013-2014 Enrollment by Ethnicity

White

Hispanic

Asian

Black

Multiracial

3. Description of Students

Characteristics

Winfield Elementary is the home of 459 students in grades kindergarten,

first, and second. There are six full-day kindergarten classes, with a

student-teacher ratio of 24:1. There are seven first grade classes, with a

student-teacher ratio of 22:1. There are seven second grade classes with

a student-teacher ratio of 23:1.

Our student population is growing in diversity with

enrollment of students who identify as White-353, Hispanic-66, Black-17,

Multiracial-12, and Asian-11.

142

154

163

2013-2014 Grade Level Enrollment

Kindergarten

First Grade

Second Grade

83%

15% 2%

2013-2014 Enrollment by Socio-Economic

Status

Paid

Free

Reduced

90%

10%

2013-2014 Enrollment for Special Education

GeneralEducation

SpecialEducation

228

221

2012-2013 Enrollment by Gender

Males

Females

Our student socio-economic level is above the district average.

Approximately 78 students out of 459 receive free or reduced lunches.

Our students come to school physically and emotionally healthy, and

ready to learn.

We currently have 228 males and 221 female students in our school.

Kindergarteners: 66 males 67 females

First Graders: 84 males 73 females

Second Graders: 74 males 79 females

We provide special education services for 47 students at Winfield

Elementary. Students qualified under the following categories:

Speech, Autism, Mild Cognitive Disability, Multiple Disability, Orthopedic

Impairment, Emotional Disability, Other Health Impairment, Specific

Learning Disability, Moderate Cognitive Disability.

93.70%

6.30%

2013-2014 Enrollment by English Language

Learners

Non-ELL

EnglishLearners

25

23 54

2013-2014 Highly-Abled Instruction

Kindergarten

First

Second

We have approximately 29 students who are English Language Learners.

They are supported through pull-out and push-in models depending on the

level of proficiency.

Kindergarteners: 10 students, First: 9 students, Second: 10 students

We serviced 102 students who were identified as highly-abled. These

students were clustered in highly abled classrooms, or pulled out for

enrichment.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Exceptional Learners - Qualification for special needs services is based on diagnosis, screening, and teacher/parent

referral through the RtI Tiered process. All students are assigned to a regular classroom, but may be assisted with

small group instruction in a Learning Center or regular classroom. Programs and services are provided on a continuum

ranging from consultation with regular education teachers, up through residential placement seven days a week. These

programs and services are designed to ensure that appropriate programs are available to all children with disabilities

and that the least restrictive program placement for each child is determined based upon the child's unique needs

rather than program availability.

Language, Speech, and Hearing Program - A speech and language specialist is assigned to our school to assist

students with identified needs. Qualification for speech services is based on diagnosis, screening, and teacher/parent

referral through the RtI Tiered process.

Limited English Students (ESL Program) – Students with a home language other than English are tested for placement

in a pull-out Language Instruction Educational Program. Our goal is for the student to become proficient in the English

language and display achievement of the Standards (Indiana and Core). Each student has an Individual Learning Plan

which is updated annually. Techniques and strategies such as controlled vocabulary, use of visual aids, hands-on

activities, and primary language support to help students succeed in strengthening and learning English is

implemented according to student levels. Las Links assessments provide information relative to the child’s proficiency

level to assist with planning of instruction.

At-Risk/Title 1 – Students who are performing below the current benchmark are offered additional services to

supplement their classroom learning. These remedial services are provided with remediation funding that supports a

classroom interventionist and two paraprofessionals. These instructors work with students in small-groups or one-on-

one to fill in the gaps and help students achieve substantial growth.

Highly-Able Students – At each grade level a range of highly-able students are cluster grouped to address their need

for a compacted curriculum. We use a variety of assessment tools to determine the groupings for each grade level.

There is one clustered group at each grade level. The clusters are flexible to meet the needs of the students and offer

challenging, above grade-level curriculum.

4. Student Performance Data

3rd Grade IREAD Achievement Data

Description of Data: This graph displays a 3 year trend for IREAD-3 results.

Analysis of Data: This data indicates an upward trend in passing the IREAD test. Passage of this test is needed to be

promoted to 3rd grade. This shows we are promoting more students to third grade due to meeting the benchmark. We are

moving towards 100% proficiency.

85.7

91.4 90.8

93.9

98.3 98.2

95.6

98.8 98.1

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82

84

86

88

90

92

94

96

98

100

2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014

Indiana

CPCSC

Jerry Ross

3rd Grade ISTEP+ Achievement Data

4 Year Trend-All Students

2011 2012 2013 2014

English Language Arts

94.9% 98.1% 97.6% 88.1%

Math 90.3% 92.3% 92.4% 88.2%

Passing Both 88.6% 92.3% 91.8% 85%

Description of Data: This chart displays a 3 year trend of passing rates for 3rd grade ISTEP+ Language Arts and Math

tests. These tests are administered in the spring.

Analysis of Data: This data indicates a decline in both Math and English Language Arts performance. The number of

students passing both sub-tests has dipped below the 90th percentile, which is a benchmark.


Language Arts Academic Standards Summary

English/LA 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Vocabulary 92% 95% 97% 97% 90%

Nonfiction/Info

Text

92% 94% 95% 93% 87%

Literary Text 93% 95% 96% 98% 88%

Writing Process 93% 94% 97% 97% 88%

Writing

Applications

94% 94% 97% 96% 90%

Language

Conventions

93% 94% 97% 97% 88%

Description of Data: The table lists the ELA Academic Standards Summary trend for 5 years.

Analysis of Data: This data indicates 90th percentile achievement scores for the last 4 years. Opportunities exist in the

area of Nonfiction/Informational text as there is a small decrease.

Math Academic Standards Summary

Mathematics 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Number Sense 88% 92% 93% 92% 88%

Computation 87% 89% 93% 93% 89%

Algebra &

Functions

86% 86% 91% 89% 88%

Geometry 86% 90% 92% 92% 89%

Measurement 88% 90% 93% 91% 89%

Problem Solving 89% 91% 92% 93% 89%

Description of Data: The table lists the Math Academic Standards Summary trend for 5 years. Analysis of Data: This data

indicates overall 80th percentile achievement scores for the last 3 years. There is opportunity in the area of Algebra & Functions and Measurement.


By Gender

LANG. ARTS 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Males 90% 96% 96% 96% 87%

Females 93% 93% 96% 99% 85%

MATH 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Males 87% 92% 91% 89% 87%

Females 87% 88% 91% 95% 87%

Description of Data: These charts display a 5 year trend for 3rd grade ISTEP+ Language Arts and Math achievement by gender.

Analysis of Data: The data indicates continued high achievement. Language Arts performance continues to improve or remain steady. Females are making gains in Math achievement. Males have slightly decreased in Math achievement.

By Special Ed/General Ed

LANG. ARTS 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Special Education

75% 73% 92% 86% 50%

General Education

94% 96% 97% 99% 91%

MATH 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Special Education

75% 87% 92% 77% 55%

General Education

88% 90% 91% 95% 91%

Description of Data: These charts compare a 5 year trend of the performance of Special Education and General

Education students on the 3rd grade ISTEP+ assessments in Language Arts and Mathematics.

Analysis of Data: Performance of General Education students has steadily increased and has remained in the 90th

percentile for the last three years. Special Education students were making steady gains, but experienced a decrease this

past year. Further analysis of exceptionalities would be necessary to make additional conclusions.


By Free/Reduced Lunch

LANG. ARTS 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Paid 95% 95% 98% 98% 87%

Free or Reduced

77% 92% 88% 95% 82%

MATH 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Paid 90% 90% 93% 92% 86%

Free or Reduced

74% 89% 79% 92% 91%

Description of Data: These charts display a 5 year trend of the 3rd grade ISTEP+ achievement data for students based on

socio-economic levels.

Analysis of Data: Both sub-groups attained scores in the 90th percentile this year, indicating that the gap in performance

is closing.

Comparison to League Schools

Both Passing Language Arts and Math

Description of the Data: This chart displays the 4 year trend of percentage of students passing both the Language Arts

and Math portions of the 3rd grade ISTEP+ achievement test. Data is included for our league schools.

Analysis of the Data: Winfield experienced a decrease in total achievement last year. Another league schools dropped

significantly, while others increased.

75

80

85

90

95

100

2011 2012 2013 2014

Covington

Thorpe

Maple Glen

Reagan

Mary Frank Harris

Winfield/Jerry Ross


Language Arts

Description of Data: This chart displays the 4 year trend of percentage of students passing the Language Arts portion of

the 3rd Grade ISTEP+ achievement test. Data is included for our league schools.

Analysis of the Data: The results of our league schools were mixed. Five schools, including Winfield, experienced

decreases in Language Arts achievement. Only one school saw an increase.

75

80

85

90

95

100

2011 2012 2013 2014

Covington

Thorpe

Maple Glen

Reagan

Mary Frank Harris

Winfield/Jerry Ross

75

80

85

90

95

100

2011 2012 2013 2014

Covington

Thorpe

Maple Glen

Reagan

Mary Frank Harris

Winfield/Jerry Ross

Math

Description of the Data: This chart displays the 4 year trend data for the percentage of students passing the math portion

of the 3rd Grade ISTEP+ achievement test. Data for our league schools is included.

Analysis of Data: Our performance was in the middle of our league. Two schools decreased, and four improved.

1st Grade Terra Nova-Language Arts

READING 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Oral 86% 86% 86% 85% 87% Comprehension

Basic 89% 90% 90% 89% 89%

Understanding

Analyze 81% 80% 80% 80% 81%

Text

Rd/Wt 82% 81% 81% 81% 82%

Strategies

Introduction to 91% 91% 91% 91% 91%

Print

Description of Data: This table lists the 5 year trend data for the 1st grade Terra Nova Language Arts Reading Scores.

Analysis of Data: The data indicates one area within the 90th percentile and 4 scores remain in the 80th percentile area.

Winfield would like all of their scores within the 90th percentile area. Text analysis continues to be our largest opportunity.

All scores are above the national average, and exceed our corporation average. Each score is above the moderate

mastery range.

VOCABULARY 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Word

Meaning

79% 78% 78% 78% 81%

Words in

Context

83% 82% 84% 83% 87%

Description of Data: The table lists the 5 year trend data for the 1st grade Terra Nova Language Arts Vocabulary Scores.

Analysis of Data: The data indicates significant growth from the previous years, and both scores are above the national

average and above the moderate mastery range. Both scores are five year highs.

Description of Data: The table lists the 5 year trend data of the 1st grade Terra Nova Language Arts Word Analysis scores.

Analysis of Data: The data indicates decline in achievement from the previous years. Both consonants and sight words

are at the top of the moderate mastery range. All scores are above corporation average.

WORD

ANALYSIS

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Consonants 95% 94% 95% 95% 94%

Sight Words 97% 95% 96% 97% 95%

Vowels 76% 73% 77% 80% 78%

1st Grade Terra Nova-Math

MATHEMATICS 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Number & 83% 83% 85% 84% 85% Number Relations

Computation & 91% 90% 92% 93% 92% Estimation

Measurement 70% 69 70% 71% 71%

Geometry & 94% 94% 94% 93% 94% Spatial Sense

Data, Stats, & 87% 86% 88% 87% 87% Probability

Problem Solving & 72% 71% 72% 71% 73% Reasoning

Communication 83% 83 84% 84% 84%

Description of Data: This chart displays 5 year trend data for Math performance on the 1st grade Terra Nova test.

Analysis of Data: Math continues to be an area of opportunity as we would like all scores in the 90th percentile. All

achievement scores are above the national percentile and above the moderate range of mastery, which indicates our

students are performing well. Problem Solving and Measurement continue to be opportunity areas.

Math

Computation

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Add Whole

Numbers

96% 95% 96% 95% 95%

Subtract Whole

Numbers

86% 87% 90% 86% 89%

Description of the Data: This chart displays 4 year trend data for Math Computation performance on the 1st grade Terra

Nova Test.

Analysis of Data: Subtracting Whole Numbers, while above the national average and moderate range of mastery,

increased significantly. Addition has remained consistent.

STAR Early Literacy- Kindergarten

Description of Data: This chart lists a 5 year trend data for the STAR Early Literacy scores for Probable, Transitional, and

Emergent Readers for Full Day Kindergarten.

Analysis of Data: The data indicates large increase in the number of students who are Probable Readers. This may be a

function of offering only full day kindergarten.

Kindergarten 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Probable

Reader

13% 20% 9% 38% 49%

Transitional

Reader

53% 40% 44% 47% 39%

Emergent

Reader

34% 40% 47% 13% 12%

STAR Reading- 1st Grade

1st

Grade

S.S. G.E. PR NCE IRL EST ORF

2010 285 2.5 77 65.4 2.2 NA

2011 264 2.4 69 60.6 2.1 73

2012 263 2.4 69 60.6 2.1 72

2013 244 2.2 65 58.1 1.9 67

2014 302 2.6 79 66.9 2.4 82

Description of Data: This chart displays 5 year trend data for the 1st grade Star Reading test.

Analysis of Data: This year’s group scored the highest of the previous 5 years. However, with 98 students reading at or

above grade level, the average data may be skewed. We also had 53 students who were below achievement levels. The

data warrants further investigation.

STAR Reading- 2nd Grade

2nd Grade S.S. G.E. PR NCE IRL EST ORF

2010 409 3.5 71 61.9 3.4 NA

2011 424 3.7 69 60.6 3.6 113

2012 413 3.6 67 59.3 3.5 108

2013 391 3.4 62 56.5 3.3 103

2014 425 3.7 70 60.8 3.5 110

Description of Data: This chart displays 5 year trend data for the 2nd grade Star Reading Test.

Analysis of Data: On average, grade 2 students returned to the achievement levels of 2011 and 2012. We had 120

students reading at or above grade level, and 38 who were below the benchmark.

Star Math-1st Grade

1st

Grade

S.S. G.E. PR NCE

2010 483 2.5 80 67.8

2011 466 2.3 76 64.9

2012 498 2.6 84 70.6

2013 473 2.6 82 68.7

2014 491 2.7 85 72

Description of Data: This chart displays a 5 year trend of math performance on the Star Math assessment for first

graders.

Analysis of Data: This year’s achievement levels were the highest in the past 5 years. The benchmark for end of first

grade is G.E. of 1.9. We are exceeding that goal. 20 students were below the benchmark, and 132 were at or above the

benchmark.

Star Math- 2nd Grade

2nd Grade S.S. G.E. PR NCE

2010 573 3.4 74 63.2

2011 580 3.5 67.4 67.4

2012 608 3.8 85 71.9

2013 588 3.8 84 70.8

2014 608 4.1 89 75.4

Description of Data: This chart displays a 5 year trend in math performance on the Star Math assessment for second

graders.

Analysis of Data: Our achievement levels are the highest they’ve been in 5 years. The benchmark for end of second

grade is G.E. of 2.9. We are exceeding that goal with 154 students at or above the benchmark.

mClass TRC Data

Text Reading Comprehension

Kindergarten 2011 2012 2013 2014

Far Below Proficient 6% 8% 3% 5%

Below Proficient 27% 23% 17% 17%

Proficient 25% 32% 27% 29%

Above Proficient 42% 37% 53% 49%

Total At or Above Proficient

67% 69% 80% 78%

Description of Data: The chart displays the 4 year trend data at EOY data for reading comprehension as measured by

mClass.

Analysis of Data: Our kindergarten students decreased slightly in their EOY performance on mClass. We continue to

work towards 100% students reaching the benchmark.

First Grade 2011 2012 2013 2014



Proficient 49% 40% 42% 36%


Total At or Above

Proficient

73% 71% 76% 82%

Description of Data: The chart displays the 4 year trend data at EOY data for reading comprehension as measured by

mClass.

Analysis of Data: Our EOY results are the highest in 4 years. The number of students who are below proficient

decreased, and the number of students who are above proficient increased significantly.

Second Grade 2011 2012 2013 2014



Proficient 12% 11% 16% 14%


Total At or Above

Proficient

72% 66% 61% 63%

Description of Data: This chart displays the 4 year trend data at EOY data for reading comprehension in second grade.

Analysis of Data: The total number of students meeting or exceeding the benchmark increased from last year, but not to

earlier achievement levels. We must continue to investigate ways to improve reading comprehension at the second grade

level.

RETENTIONS

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

2nd Grade 0 1 0 0 1 0

1st Grade 3 3 2 2 3 2

Kindergarten 1 0 3/TK1 1/TK1 1 1

Attendance Data


2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014

Covington 97.4% 97.3% 97.2% 96.3%

Thorpe 97.2% 97.0% 96.4% 97.2%

Maple Glen 96.9% 97.1% 96.6 % 97.7%

Reagan 97.0% 97.5% 97.3% 97.7%

M Frank Harris 97.0% 97.1% 96.4% 97.0%

Winfield 96.3% 96.8% 96.0% 96.6%

Description of Data: This chart displays 3 year trend data for attendance at Winfield and league schools.

Analysis of Data: Winfield attendance is the lowest of the league schools. The grade configuration, K-2, is unique to

Winfield. We find that younger students have poorer attendance. Parents are more apt to keep children home for minor

ailments. We have planning to do to improve our school attendance rate.

5. School Data

Description and Location of Curriculum

The Crown Point Community School Corporation previously developed the curriculum vertically and horizontally to the

Indiana Standards but is currently revising the curriculum to meet the Common Core Standards. The curriculum will then

be articulated through the Content Standards and Essential Understandings which define the important knowledge and

skills that all students must acquire at each grade level.

District textbook selection and adoption schedules now follow the Indiana Standards and CommonCore Standards for

textbook adoption. The state approved textbooks are displayed at central office. A committee of teachers, administrators,

and parents review and evaluate textbook materials. When a selection is completed, a recommendation is sent to the

Crown Point Corporation School Board.

Language Arts – The Language Arts Curriculum involves the student in lifetime learning skills such as reading, writing,

speaking, and listening. A variety of resources are used including: state adopted textbook series, student journals, writing

portfolios, newspaper, and community resource people. Student activities may include reading buddies, guided reading

groups, and opportunities for public speaking. Student needs are met with a variety of basic, average, and challenging

reading and writing materials. Students participate in the Accelerated Reading Program and Reading and Writing

Assessments throughout the school year.

Mathematics – The Mathematics Curriculum prepares students for a lifetime of learning with a variety of resources –

computer software programs, calculators, economy units, textbook series, and hands-on materials. Basic math skills are

developed in all students with a variety of techniques. Critical problem solving is also developed through inquiry-based

instructional practices.

Social Studies – The Social Studies Curriculum develops citizenship, positive values, and beliefs through the studies of

information provided in the state adopted textbooks, supplemental materials, videos, speakers, presentations, and field

trips. Each student is required to complete a Social Studies Performance Task.

Science – The Science Curriculum uses a “hands-on” approach with FOSS Modules. The students demonstrate their

learning in a variety of ways that require many dimensions of cognitive performance. In addition, community programs

such as the EnvironMobile support environmental life skills.

Health – The Health Curriculum provides our students with the skills that should lead them to responsible health behaviors.

Our students develop both knowledge and skills to avoid health risks now and in the future. The students are presented

with information from the state adopted textbook, health videos, and community safety programs. Community health

centers present real life demonstrations on hand washing, germ control, dental care, and general body care.

Music – The Music Curriculum provides a variety of experiences that allow students to experience the many facets of

musical skills such as singing, playing instruments, listening, creating, and performing. The sequential progression of

music education provides for the understanding and appreciation of music concepts such as rhythm, melody, harmony,

form, an expressive elements. Students culminate their learning with musical performances. The curriculum is supported

by a textbook series and video programming.

Art – The Art Curriculum provides for the progression and sequence of skills and the promotion of the understanding of the

elements and principles of art. The students have their work displayed within the school, central office, and local

community art centers. The curriculum is supported by a textbook series and video programming.

Physical Education – The Physical Education Curriculum fosters the sequential progression of motor, cognitive, emotional,

and social development. Our program is flexible and designed to accommodate individual differences. Planned programs

and instructional strategies are used to provide success-oriented experiences.

The Crown Point Community School Corporation curriculum is available for review on the Corporation Web Site. All

subject areas K – 12 are available to the public.

Description of Resources Used

LANGUAGE ARTS

Daily Five, Café, Junior Great Books, Journal Writing, Six Trait Writing, Accelerated Reading, Houghton Mifflin Reading Series, Reading A – Z, Raz-Kids, Guided Reading , Weekly Magazines, Drops in the Bucket Reading, Scott Foresman Spelling, Modern Curriculum Press Phonics, Tucker Signing Phonics

Leveled Literacy, Daily Oral Language, Language Arts Software Program (Sight Words and RAZ), Literacy Work Stations, Whole Brain Teaching, BOOK IT

MATH

Everyday Math, Inquiry Math Lessons, Computation Software – Math Facts in a Flash, Dreambox Software, Drops in the Bucket Problem Solving, Daily Math

Problems, Daily Oral Math, Xtra Math

HEALTH

McGraw Hill Health Series, Hand Washing Presentation, Dental Hygienist Presentation, Field Trips (Tri Town Safety Village) SOCIAL STUDIES

K - Scott Foresman Big Book & Weekly Readers, 1st – Macmillan McGraw Hill Big Book, 2nd – Houghton Mifflin Books, CPCSC Social Studies Performance Task, Guest Speakers, Junior Achievement, Field Trips ( Apple Orchard) SCIENCE

FOSS Science, Lab Experiences, 4-H Embryology, EnvironMobile, Buzz Engram/NIPSCO, Field Trips (Museum, Zoo), Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District

ART

Art Textbook Series, Art Displays, Art Website, Creative Arts Fair, Young Rembrandts

MUSIC

Music Textbook Series, Grade Level Music Presentations, Creative Arts Fair

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Physical Education Curriculum, Field Day, Jump Rope for Heart, Kiddie 500

Description of PBIS

PBIS Paraprofessional – Our school has a PBIS Paraprofessional on site every day. The paraprofessional promotes,

maintains, and provides direct lines of communications between the home and school personnel with regard to the

social, interpersonal, safety, and general well-being of our students.

PAWS – PAWS is an evidenced based plan for improving discipline and behavior within our school. It includes a way to

teach, support, and acknowledge positive behavior expectations that are embedded in the school culture. The plan uses

a graduated discipline system to ensure that serious behaviors that may threaten school safety are met with severe

consequences, but more minor misbehavior and disruption is dealt with through less severe interventions. The program

is supported by a PBIS paraprofessional who is directly responsible for the implementation of our Tiered behavioral

process.

Description of Assessments

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

mClass:Reading 3D and mClass Math assessments provide early screening for Grades K-2. These assessments are predictors to ISTEP+ achievement success.

STANDARDIZED TESTS

The Terra Nova Multiple Assessment is taken by first graders in the spring of the school year. These assessment

results are used to:

Provide a comprehensive record of the student’s achievement.

Provide a source of information for instructional planning specific to the student.

Describe achievement in terms of National Percentiles.

Determine areas of strength and need.

Provide a record for students in a class.

Evaluate individual and group achievement compared to the nation and the local program.

Provide analysis of group objectives mastery using the percent of students mastering each objective and

average Objectives Performance Indexes (OPI).

Analyze curriculum strengths and areas of need.

Gives administrators narrative and graphical information to evaluate the overall effectiveness of the educational

program.

Provide information about group performance in norm-referenced terms for instructional planning.

SCHOOL ASSESSMENTS

School assessments are taken by students during the School year

Star Reader Computerized Assessment – Grades one and two. Reports: Reading

Range/Diagnostic/Growth/Snapshot/Parent

Each Star Test is tailored to the student and selectively adjusts each question to the student’s ability level.

The Snapshot Report groups students into low, average, and high groups. The Growth Report delineates pre

and post test scores with graphical growth data.

Star Math Computerized Assessment – First and Second Grade.

Reports: Math Range/Diagnostic/Growth/Snapshot/Parent

Star Early Literacy Computerized Assessment – Kindergarten and First Grade.

The Star Early Literacy for Reading Readiness is used during the School year and identifies three levels of

young readers: Emergent; Transitional; Probable. These assessments are used to measure progress and

refine instruction. Seven areas are assessed: General Readiness; Graphophonemic; Knowledge; Phonemic

Awareness; Phonics; Structural Analysis; Vocabulary; Comprehension.

Content Assessment – Grades kindergarten to two. Textbook Assessments are given at appropriate

times to measure proficiency of skills.

EPSF – Kindergarten Entrance Assessment

The Early Prevention of School Failure is designed to encourage School success for all kindergarten students.

This screening test is administered in the spring prior to the student’s kindergarten year. The screening program

assesses five important skill areas: Gross Motor; Fine Motor; Visual; Auditory; Language.

Teacher Assessments – Kindergarten, First and Second Grade

Performance Tasks – Kindergarten, First and Second Grade

Peabody Assessment – Kindergarten and TK1 Placement.

Writing Prompts – Kindergarten, First and Second Grade

Math Assessments – Kindergarten, First and Second Grade

District Social Studies Performance Tasks – Kindergarten, First and Second

Description of Instructional Practices

Direct Instruction

Lecture Drill and Practice Guided Instruction Shared Instruction Whole Group Small Group

Indirect Instruction

Inquiry Concept Formation

Experiential

Role Playing Field Trips Assemblies

Interactive

Brainstorming Peer Partner Learning Think Pair Share Brain-Based Learning Problem Solving

Independent

Journals Computer-based Learning Self-Selected Reading

Perception Survey

The Crown Point Community School Corporation incorporated the Survey Tool from AdvancED to gather perceptions

from parents, teachers, staff, and the community to assess:

Purpose and Direction, Governance and Leadership, Teaching and Assessing for Learning, Resources and Support Systems, Using Results for Continuous Improvement

5 – Strongly Agree , 4 – Agree, 3 – Score of 3 or above indicates positive opinions.

Certified Staff Opinion Survey Average Scores

Purpose and Direction: Avg. 4.63 out of 5.0

Governance and Leadership: Avg. 4.16 out of 5.0

Teaching and Assessing for Learning: Avg. 3.98 out of 5.0

Resources and Support Systems: Avg. 3.98 out of 5.0

Using Results for Continuous Improvement: Avg. 4.46 out of 5.0

Non-Certified Instructional Staff Opinion Survey Average Scores






Non-Instructional Staff Opinion Survey Average Scores






Student Opinion Survey Average Scores- OUT OF 3.0





Using Results for Continuous Improvement: Avg.2.91 out of 3.0

Characteristics of Faculty

Winfield Elementary School has a dedicated faculty of 20 full-time grade level classroom teachers. We

also have Art, Music, and P.E. teachers who teach part-time at Winfield but who work full-time as itinerant

teachers between several of the elementary schools.

Two special education teacher, and two paraprofessionals service the exceptional learners in our

building. To assist them, our school has additional faculty members, such as a speech pathologist and

occupational and physical therapists to further meet the needs of our students.

Our teachers are highly qualified professionals. As dedicated professionals they grow in their knowledge

of the curriculum and practice research-based instructional strategies. All of our teachers are licensed

and many have Masters Degrees. All of our teachers participate in district and school professional

development on a regular basis, including minimally a one-hour weekly professional development

meeting.

Safe School Data

For the 2013-2014 school year we had 3 suspensions and 0 expulsions. The PBIS paraprofessional works with the staff to create positive behavior interventions to minimize the number of students who receive consequences outside the school day. Students who need additional behavioral services are referred to the PBIS paraprofessional through a referral process. The Problem Solving Team will then meet to discuss the child and make appropriate suggestions for improved behavior. The PBIS paraprofessional collects data on the number of students she regularly services. Some students receive her services as needed, and others are on her regular caseload.

6. Family and Community Data

Communication between School and Stakeholders

TEACHER COMMUNICATION

Weekly Faculty/Professional Development Meetings

Monthly Grade Level Meetings

Curriculum Meetings

Workshops/Conferences

Textbook Committee Meetings

Faculty Handbook

School Improvement Meetings

STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION

Weekly School Newsletter

Weekly Classroom Newsletter

AlertNow

Parent Access

Morning School Announcements

Faculty Handbook

Schoolhouse News (district)

PTO Meetings

School Improvement Meetings

Textbook Committee Meetings

Parent Nights

STUDENT COMMUNICATION

Student Handbook

Morning School Announcements

Assemblies

PBIS Expectation Plan

PARTICIPATION OF SCHOOL COMMUNITY Parents Volunteer

Supporting seasonal celebrations. Designing hallway bulletin boards. Assisting in classroom projects. Serving as chaperones. Attending music programs. Working the Book Fairs. Assisting teachers with student tutoring. Assisting teachers to remediate small groups. Attending parenting workshops.

PTO Supports our Academic Endeavors

Donating $300 per teacher for educational tools. Purchasing classroom books. Sponsoring school assemblies. Supporting multicultural activities. Funding High School Graduate Scholarship. Providing academic achievement incentives.

PTO Supports our School Climate

Building a Picnic Shelter Funding “Student of the Month” Funding Babysitting at PTO meetings Purchasing nutritional treats and

pencils during standardized testing Organizing and funding “Red Ribbon

Week” Funding magnetic school calendars. Organizing and funding School

Directory Organizing and funding “Special

Someones Day” Funding of “Field Day” Funding landscaping projects Funding outdoor school signage Organizing and running “Winterfest” Funding free Family Fun Nights

Community Partnerships

Connecting with the Lions Club and Red Cross

Connecting with local businesses. Connecting with church Food

Pantries.

CHARACTERISTICS of the COMMUNITY

Government: Winfield is a town in Winfield Township, Lake County, Indiana, United States. The population was 4,383 at the 2010 census. The town was incorporated 1993, making it one of the newest towns in the county. Prior to that time it had been part of Winfield Township as an unincorporated town. Winfield is named for General Winfield Scott.

Geography: According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 12.3 square miles.

Demographics: As of the census of 2010, there were 4,383 people, 692 households, and 581families residing in the town. The population density was 356.3 people per square mile.

Ethnicity: The racial makeup of the town includes: 85% White, 4% African American, 1% Native American, 1% Asian, 9% Hispanic or Latino.

Income: The median income for a household in the town was $65,641, and the median income for a family was $70,489. The per capita income for the town was $24,765. About o.9% of families and 2.8% of the population was below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under the age of 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

PERCEPTION SURVEY DATA - PARENTS

The Crown Point Community School Corporation incorporated the Survey Tool from AdvancED to gather perceptions

from parents, teachers, staff, and the community t o assess:

Purpose and Direction, Governance and Leadership, Teaching and Assessing for Learning, Resources and Support Systems, Using Results for Continuous Improvement

5 – Strongly Agree , 4 – Agree, 3 – Score of 3 or above indicates positive opinions.

Parent Opinion Survey Average Scores






7. Conclusions

Conclusions about out Curriculum

The curriculum utilized by Winfield Elementary School has supported the Indiana Standards through a

balanced curriculum approach. Our students have received a balanced curriculum and possess the

knowledge, skills, and ability to transfer and connect ideas across disciplines as documented by our

successful standardized tests.

We will need to focus on and engage our students in the new Common Core Standards including new

vocabulary and new areas not previously covered by our Indiana Standards. New textbook adoptions for

Reading will allow us to purchase new materials that will meet the new demands of the Common Core

Curriculum.

Conclusions about our Instructional Strategies

Our teachers have utilized best practices into our daily instruction. Our instructional practices have been

driven by collaborative reflection on the results of our assessments. Our assessments have driven our

instructional practices. These are some of the instructional practices that have been successful.

Cluster Grouping has offered our students the opportunity to grow and develop and to receive

services that match their curriculum levels of achievement.

Flexible Grouping has been successfully used for differentiated instruction and intervention

groups.

Guided Reading has provided our students with the opportunity to learn how to process a

variety of increasingly challenging texts with understanding and fluency.

Self-Selected Reading has ensured our students experiences of daily read-alouds and/or time

for reading books of their choice and on their level.

Tucker Signing /Phonics Strategies have encouraged confidence in our students to decode

easily, accurately, and fast using a multisensory approach. It has worked especially well with

students who struggle with regular reading programs.

Building Blocks and Four Blocks has been utilized to support our balanced literacy program.

Accelerated Reading has built a reading culture throughout our school and made reading

practices more effective.

Math Facts in a Flash has ensured that our students gain the automatic recall that problem solving mastery requires.

Conclusions about Student Achievement

IREAD-3 data indicates that performance is steady, and we are trending towards 100% passing.

ISTEP+ data indicates that students passing both ELA and Math decreased but remains to its lowest point in 4 years. Further investigation is warranted.

ISTEP+ data indicates that ELA and Math achievements have decreased below the 90th percentile.

ISTEP+ data indicates that ELA and Math achievement are within the range of our League Schools.

ISTEP+ data indicates that ELA and Math achievement exceeds the state achievement levels.

ISTEP+ data in ELA indicates opportunities in non-fiction texts and writing.

ISTEP+ data in Math indicates opportunities in Algebra and Functions and Measurement.

STAR Early Literacy data indicates an increase in Probable Readers from the Transitional Levels and

fewer Emergent Reader Levels.

STAR Reading and STAR Math First Grade data indicates average scores are above grade level.

STAR Reading and STAR Math Second Grade data indicates average scores are above grade level.

mClass data indicates that ELA TRC levels are improving. 78% of kindergarteners are at or above

proficient. 82% of first graders are at or above proficient. 63% of second graders are at or above

proficient.

We will need to consider the fluency levels and stamina levels of our readers. Our students find it

difficult to work efficiently with time-constraints and/or with endurance toward completion.

Terra Nova LA data indicates improved achievement levels. However, we have opportunities within text

analysis, reading/writing strategies, and word meaning, and vowels. Terra Nova Math data indicates

opportunities in the areas of measurement and problem solving.

Winfield has been recognized as a 4 Star, Exemplary, and “A” rated school.

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Conclusions about Parental Participation

Parental participation as volunteers and participants at all school functions continues to be high.

Parental participation as volunteers and participants at all PTO functions continues to be high.

PTO Meeting participation has increased.

Volunteer service hours for classroom assistance has reached over 4,700 hours of volunteer

service.

Conclusions about Technology as a Learning Tool

Winfield School has viewed technology as a powerful instructional tool .

Technology has extended student knowledge and independence in our K – 2 school.

As a dynamic resource, technology has enriched our classroom instruction, extended project-

based learning and facilitated student research.

Technology has also enhanced the learning and extension of literacy skills and mathematics

reasoning.

Technology has supported our school improvement goals.

We continue to look for ways to integrate technology in new and exciting ways.

Conclusions about Safe and Disciplined Learning Environment

Winfield School has implemented a PBIS Discipline Plan (PAWS).

Winfield School has a locked doors policy.

A video surveillance system is used to identify all visitors.

All visitors must sign a visitor’s log and receive a visitor’s pass.

Adults taking students out of school must complete a sign-out procedure.

Parents must notify the school office if other adults will be picking-up their children.

Car riders are picked up in a different location at dismissal for security procedures. Parents may not enter the building to pick up car-riders. They must remain outside, limiting outsiders in the building.

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A Crisis Team meets regularly to review Crisis Response Plans and trains with the Safety and

Security Officer.

Emergency Response Plans are accessible to everyone who works or visits within our school.

New visitor procedures have been enacted for lunchtime guests.

New stanchions at the front of the school reduce unwanted guests.

Winfield conducts all drills as mandated.

Conclusions about Professional Development

In order to accomplish all goals our Professional Development Plan, we relied on workshop/conference

presenters; visitations to other schools; local universities; and colleagues within our building and the

district.

Built Shared Knowledge: Those teachers who attended workshops/conferences provided mini-

workshops to the other teachers during faculty meetings.

Collaborative Problem Solving: Teachers met to analyze data, adjust instruction, create

interventions, and developed differentiated strategies.

Individual Support: Some teachers were provided support from their peers in their areas of specific

needs.

Ongoing Staff Development: Teachers were provided professional development every Wednesday

during Late Start time.

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8. School Improvement Plan

Target Area for Improvement: All students will be proficient readers within multiple genres (2014-2015)

Improvement Goal: Students will increase their reading comprehension in all genres, including non-fiction.

Expectations for Student Learning: 1. ISTEP+-3

rd grade students will pass with 98%

passing rate. 2. IREAD- 100% passing 3. mClass- At EOY, all grades will improve number

of students at or above proficiency. Goal for kindergarten- 85%, Goal for first grade 80%, Goal for second grade 75%.

Targeted Participants: All Students

Interventions: To implement purposeful Read-Alouds from a variety of genres to model fluency and build comprehension.

Evaluation: ISTEP+ mClass

Timeframe for Implementation

Actions

Teachers will develop learning goals for reading comprehension

Teachers will communicate learning goals to the students.

Teachers will use RAZ-Kids to engage students with non-fiction read alouds.

Teachers will develop a schedule for the Read Alouds as well as schedule daily Read Alouds at distraction free

Schedule 2014-2015

Responsibilities Teachers Interventionists Support Staff Principal Students

Monitoring

Teachers will track the number of read-alouds from the non-fiction genre.

Media specialist will track the number of non-fiction texts checked out by students.

Resources

All general and special education teachers

Reading A-Z

Raz-Kids

The Read Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease

Reading Aloud Across the Curriculum by Lester Laminack

Reading Magis by Mem Fox

The Daily 5 by Gail Boushey

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predictable times.

Read Alouds will be chosen from a variety of genres, in particular non-fiction.

Teachers will engage students in the read aloud by asking questions and monitoring comprehension

Media Center will highlight non-fiction Read Alouds.

Teachers will select and display their favorite non-fiction texts.

Model fluency monthly through classroom visits sharing non-fiction texts.

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Target Area for Improvement: All students will be proficient readers within multiple genres. (2015-2016)




passing rate. 2. IREAD 100% passing 3. mClass- At EOY, all grades will improve number of

students at or above proficiency. Goal for kindergarten- 88%, Goal for first grade 83%, Goal for second grade 80%.





Actions

Teachers will develop learning goals for reading comprehension


Teachers will develop a schedule for the Read Alouds as well as schedule daily Read Alouds at distraction free predictable times.

Read Alouds will be chosen from a variety

Schedule 2015-2016


Monitoring



Assessment data will be collected and analyzed at staff meetings

Resources


Reading A-Z

Raz-Kids





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of genres, in particular non-fiction.

Teachers will engage students in the read aloud by asking questions and monitoring comprehension.


Students will track reading habits (fiction vs. nonfiction).

Students will read an increased number of non-fiction texts.

Model fluency monthly through classroom visits sharing non-fiction texts.

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Target Area for Improvement: All students will be proficient readers within multiple genres. (2016-2017)




passing rate. 2. IREAD-100% passing 3. mClass- At EOY, all grades will improve number of

students at or above proficiency. Goal for kindergarten- 90%, Goal for first grade 85%, Goal for second grade 83%.





Actions

Teachers will develop learning goals for reading comprehension.


Teachers will develop a schedule for the Read Alouds as well as schedule daily Read Alouds at distraction free predictable times.

Read Alouds will be chosen from a variety of genres, in particular non-fiction.

Teachers will engage students in the read

Schedule 2016-2017


Monitoring



Assessment data will be collected and analyzed at staff meetings

Resources


Reading A-Z

Raz-Kids





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aloud by asking questions and monitoring comprehension.


Students will track reading habits (fiction vs. non-fiction).

Students will read an increased number of non-fiction texts.

Model fluency through classroom visits sharing non-fiction texts.

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Target Area for Improvement: Math Achievement (2014-2015)

Improvement Goal: All students will demonstrate measurable growth in mathematics.

Expectations for Student Learning: 1. 90% of students will meet or exceed CPCSC

benchmarks for STAR Testing. 2. 90% of students will meet or exceed CPCSC

benchmarks for mCLASS

Targeted Participants: All students K-2

Interventions: 1. Students will increase stamina to problem solve. 2. Students will improve computational fluency.

Evaluation: 1. Star Math 2. mClass Math


Actions 1. Teachers will

connect the study of mathematics to real-world, age-appropriate contexts.

2. Teachers will provide multiple avenues for representing and solving problems including the use of manipulatives, tools, spoken and written words, pictures, diagrams, and symbols.

3. Teachers will incorporate individual, partner, and small group activities that make it possible for teachers to

Schedule 2014-2015 School Year

Responsibilities Classroom Teachers Paraprofessionals Principal

Monitoring Quarterly Assessments Grade Level Data Team Meetings Cross-Grade Level Data Team Meetings Winfield/Jerry Ross Meetings RTI/PST Meetings

Resources Everyday Math Curriculum STAR Assessments mCLASS Assessments Dreambox Math Facts in a Flash

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provide individualized feedback and assistance.

4. Teachers will encourage risk-taking by establishing a learning environment that respects multiple problem solving strategies.

5. Teachers will provide engaging open-ended activities that can be easily customized to meet the needs of students with a range of abilities.

6. Teachers will implement the Everyday Math curriculum and supplement where necessary

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3. Teachers will incorporate individual, partner, and small group activities that make it possible for teachers to





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3. Teachers will incorporate





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individual, partner, and small group activities that make it possible for teachers to provide individualized feedback and assistance.




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9. Professional Development Goals

School Name: Winfield Elementary School Year: 2014-2015

Professional Development Goal: All students will be proficient readers. Teachers will have the knowledge and tools to improve reading comprehension.

Monitoring

Student Achievement Data Sources

1.ISTEP+ 2.IREAD 3.mCLASS 4. Terra Nova

Benchmark: 1. ISTEP+-3

rd grade students will pass with 98% passing rate.

2. IREAD- 100% passing 3. mClass- At EOY, all grades will improve number of students at or above

proficiency. Goal for kindergarten- 85%, Goal for first grade 80%, Goal for second grade 75%.

Teacher Implementation Data Sources

1.STAR Early Literacy 2.STAR Reading 3.Textbook Assessments

Professional Development Activity Audience Facilitator Financial Resources Target Date(s) of

Activity

Teachers will continue training in using learning goals and scales with students.

Teachers will be trained to use and create student scales.

Teachers will be trained and introduced to Elements 17-20 on Marzano’s scale.

Jr. Great Books

Staff Share with Literacy Ideas.

Peer-Observations

Workshop Attendance

Training on Analyzing Data

Reflecting on the Art and Science of Teaching- Book and Video Study

CP 2.0 Blended Learning Course

All Teachers Teachers, Principal, District Experts, Central Office Staff, Workshop presenters

Professional Development Funds, PTO Funds, Grant Monies

2014-2015

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Monitoring



Benchmark: 1. ISTEP+-3

rd grade students will pass with 98% passing rate.

2. IREAD- 100% passing 3. mClass- At EOY, all grades will improve number of students at or above

proficiency. Goal for kindergarten- 85%, Goal for first grade 80%, Goal for second grade 75%.



Professional Development Activity

Audience Facilitator Financial Resources Target Date(s) of

Activity

Jr. Great Books


Peer-Observations

Workshop Attendance

Fall Book Study: Daily 5 by The Two Sisters

Spring Book Study: Visible Learning by John Hattie

Training on Analyzing Data

Training in added elements for Marzano’s iObservation



2015-2016

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Monitoring



Benchmark:

1. ISTEP+-3rd grade students will pass with 98% passing rate. 2. IREAD- 100% passing 3. mClass- At EOY, all grades will improve number of students at or

above proficiency. Goal for kindergarten- 85%, Goal for first grade 80%, Goal for second grade 75%.



Professional Development Activity

Audience Facilitator Financial Resources Target Date(s) of

Activity

Jr. Great Books


Peer-Observations

Workshop Attendance

Fall Book Study: Café by The Two Sisters

Spring Book Study: TBD

Training in added elements for Marzano’s iObservation



2016-2017

Documents

Winfield Elementary School Improvement Plan 2014-2017 ...€¦ · Winfield Elementary School is part of the Crown Point Community School Corporation, and is one of seven elementary