Annual Presentation Runkle School Improvement Plan 2013 2014

Annual Presentation Runkle School Improvement Plan 2013 -2014 September 30, 2013

Agenda I. Creating the S. I. P. II. 2013 -2014 School Goals III. Principal Goals IV. Curriculum Updates V. Q & A

I. School Needs Survey Summary (2011) *Participation *Areas of Focus -School Climate -Communication -Learning Environment -Curriculum and Instruction -Administration -Transition

School Climate STRENGTHS: *Collegial *”Bully-Free” *Welcoming *Opportunities to be involved *School Pride. SUGGESTIONS: *Communication *Building Community *Safety and Wellness

Communication STRENGTHS SUGGESTIONS *Adequate notice about events *Communication is prompt (94%) *Community *Staff is accessible *Student Achievement *Student progress is communicated effectively

Learning Environment STRENGTHS SUGGESTIONS *Runkle is warm and welcoming *Safety and Wellness *Class size *Student Achievement *Class furniture *Technology

Curriculum and Instruction STRENGTHS *English/Language Arts *Mathematics *Science *Social Studies *Learning Extensions SUGGESTIONS *Communication *Academic Excellence

Administration STRENGTHS *Overall operation *Arrival/dismissal procedures *School discipline plan supported *Handbook is useful *Conference time sufficient SIP SUGGESTIONS *Communication *Safety and Wellness

II. School Goals for 2013 -2014 /Goal 1: Academic Excellence 2: Increase Achievement in Literacy 3: Increase Achievement in Mathematics /Goal 4: Technology /Goal 5: Building Community and a Positive School Culture /Goal 6: Promoting Safety and Wellness

SIP Goal 1: Academic Excellence /Extension /Monitor participation in ECS /Implement /Explore of the AALSP in grades 5 -8 Screening tools ELA/Math opportunities for additional support in grades 6 -8

SIP Goal 2: Literacy /Literacy Collaborative /Literacy Coaching /Leveled Literacy Intervention (K-2; 3 -5) /Training of a grade 3 -5 Literacy Coach

SIP Goal 3: Mathematics /Employ screening tools/pre-assess skills /Co-teaching /MCAS with Math Specialist Boost – Individualized program /Explore options to provide additional support for students in 6 -8

SIP Goal 4: Technology /Additional /Pilot programs for ipads and clickers /Providing /Best Professional Development time to share successes practices of electronic communication /Building digital research proficiency

SIP Goal 5: Building Community /Understanding Disabilities /Common Area Expectations /Establish a “Green Team” /Develop plan for outreach efforts /Improve two-way communication /Promote additional grade partnerships

SIP Goal 6: Safety and Wellness /Analyze Olweus OBQ data (Spring 2013) /Develop and implement plan to address “hot spots” /Kick-off events for staff, students, and families /Quarterly staff meetings to assess progress

III. Principal Goals /Communication /Collaboration /Connections /Curriculum

IV. Curriculum Updates • • • Mathematics Science Social Studies Health Olweus English/Language Arts http: //www. brookline. k 12. ma. us (Choose I am focused on “learning expectations”)

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