Plan life cycle | Jefferson County Schools

Who are we?

Where are we now?

Performance Data
Financial Data
StakeHolder Input

Where do we want to go?

How will we know when we have arrived?

How do we plan to get there?

Beliefs

We believe in Restorative Practice which is a framework for healthy relationships built on a culture of:

Compassion
Empathy
Equity
Trust
Personal Accountability

Address misbehavior and wrongdoing with our hearts, not a hammer...

StakeHolder Input

SWOT

Qualified staff
Strong leadership (top/down)
Professional learning
Cutting edge/proactive in instruction
Assessment
Technology and Facilities
Graduation rate
Common practice at all schools
Extracurricular activities
Knowledge of products and families ?
Strong BOE
Data-driven
Parents trust the school system
Committed teachers (K-5 Math, STEAM)
Small size makes it easier to communicate
OFTC- on campus
Low dropout rate
High expectations
Cohesiveness ?
Strong teachers
Oconee Fall Technical College - on campus

Retention of teachers
Recruitment of teachers
Decline in enrollment
Funding
Parent trust?
Transportation
Communication with stakeholders
Lunches

Cyber explosion
Partnering with Augusta University, OFTC, daycares, YMCA, businesses
RESA
We must be the CHOICE
STEAM- exposure, partners, choice, opportunities
Jefferson County Middle School
Dual Enrollment
Social Media
Education services

Strategic Goals, Strategic Priority

Strategic Goal Area I-Teaching and Learning
Strategic Goal Area II-Increase student growth and achievement
Strategic Goal Area III-Culture and Climate
Strategic Goal Area IV-Operations

Performance Objectives, Measure and Targets

- Performance Objective A-Improve graduation rate for all students
- Performance Objective B-Implement relevant evidence-based teaching that actively engages all students
- Performance Objective A-Literacy Initiative
- Performance Objective B-Numeracy Initiative
- Performance Objective C-Increase student achievement
- Performance Objective A-Instill a positive and restorative learning environment
- Performance Objective B-Cultivate and improve communication to actively involve all stakeholders
- Performance Objective C-Develop authentic stakeholders partnership
- Performance Objective A-Recruit and retain high-quality employees
- Performance Objective B-Provide operational services and infrastructure that meet the needs of all students and staff
- Performance Objective C-Provide assets and infrastructure that meet the needs of 21st century learners.

Initiatives, Action Steps

- - - Action Step a-Provide professional learning for building level leaders on ongoing evaluative model of SpEd programs including all delivery models
    - Action Step b-Provide professional learning for all teachers
    - Action Step c-Provide professional learning in diagnostic and prescriptive teaching
    - Action Step d-Develop, define and implement a continuum of service models
    - Action Step e-Provide professional learning for all teachers with alternative SpEd certification to include foundations of SpEd identification, policies and procedures
  - - Action Step a-Give interest inventories in elementary schools
    - Action Step b-Create career portfolios in 5th grade and build upon them in middle school
    - Action Step c-Take 5th graders on college visits
    - Action Step d-Give career inventory at the end of 8th grade
    - Action Step e-Evaluate pathways offered at JCHS (interests, post-secondary plan, track post-secondary)
- - - Action Step a-Continue enrichment and robotics sources for more students
    - Action Step b-Professional learning on Eleot tool for all adminstrators and instructional coaches
- - Initiative 1-Review and revise school and system Literacy plan
  - Initiative 2-6-12 Framework (literacy) writing protocol
  - Initiative 3-Professional learning for academic coaches and department chairs at the high school
  - Initiative 4-Develop effective early learning partnerships that include all stakeholders
  - Initiative 5-Research best practices for writing instruction
- - Initiative 1-Utilizing the math endorsement and pedagogy in K-5 classrooms
  - Initiative 2-Analyze the effectiveness of collected data
  - Initiative 3-Revise instructional framework for math using data to inform whole group and small group instruction (K-12)
- Performance Objective C-Increase student achievement
- - - Action Step a-Establish an effective advisor/advisee program
    - Action Step b-New teacher induction/orientation to the " Jefferson County Philosophy "
    - Action Step c-Customer Service Training for all staff members in direct contact with stakeholders
    - Action Step d-Academic interventions and supports
    - Action Step e-Effective implementation of PBIS in all schools
    - Action Step f-Increase the number of counseling sessions on bullying, anti-bullying and cyberbullying
    - Action Step g-Training and implementation of Restorative Practice strategies for administrators, teachers, and staff
    - Action Step h-Plan and attend training sessions with local law enforcement and homeland security to enhance school safety
  - - Action Step a-Establish an effective communication plan
    - Action Step b-Increase number of stakeholder meetings at alternative sites
    - Action Step c-Increase the number of student centered parent nights
    - Action Step d-Engage stakeholders through their preferred method of communication (social media)
    - Action Step e-Increase the number of completed calls utilizing the Alert Solutions System
  - Initiative 3-Attend training sessions provided by the state board of education that focus on PBIS, restorative practices, and school safety
- - - Action Step a-Establish an effective communication plan
    - Action Step b-Engage stakeholders through their preferred method of communication
    - Action Step c-Increase the number of meetings at alternative sites
    - Action Step d-Increase the number of student led and centered parent nights
    - Action Step e-Analyze survey results from all stakeholders and develop a method of using data to help develop school and district plans
  - - Action Step a-increase the number of volunteer opportunities in JC Schools
    - Action Step b-Invite professionals to share their expertise in their chosen field or occupation
    - Action Step c-Continue to develop academic and professional opportunities with post-secondary institutions for students and teachers
    - Action Step d-Regular meetings with law enforcement representatives to discuss relevant issues
    - Action Step e-Regular interactions with local civic groups
  - Initiative 3-Conduct community information sessions centered on school and internet safety
- - - Action Step a-Increase the number of mentors in all schools
    - Action Step b-Increase the number of volunteer opportunities in schools
    - Action Step c-Invite professionals to share their expertise in their chosen field or occupation
    - Action Step d-Continue to develop academic and professional opportunities with post-secondary institutions for students and teachers
    - Action Step e-Quarterly meetings with law enforcement representatives to discuss relevant issues
    - Action Step f-Monthly interactions with local civic groups
- - - Action Step a-Partner with Augusta University for Induction Collaborative and Instructional Rounds
    - Action Step b-Attend job fairs at relevant colleges and universities
    - Action Step c-Provide academic interventionists at each school
    - Action Step d-Create teacher-leader development program
    - Action Step e-Provide mentors for all induction level teachers
    - Action Step f-Recruit student teachers in areas of need
    - Action Step g-Create formalized staff recognition program
    - Action Step h-Provide tuition assistance for TAPP teachers
- - - Action Step a-Create and administer teacher and student satisfaction surveys
    - Action Step b-Create advisory committee
    - Action Step c-Advisory committee review, analyze, and report on survey results
    - Action Step d-Create an improvement plan based on survey results and committee input
    - Action Step e-Provide professional learning for PBIS/restorative practices and school climate
    - Action Step f-Provide professional learning for lunchroom staff on customer service
    - Action Step g-Provide professional learning for managers on team building (relationship w/ staff)
  - Initiative 2-Work to ensure that funding is available for the implementation of early literacy and numeracy programs
- Performance Objective C-Provide assets and infrastructure that meet the needs of 21st century learners.

GSBA/GLISI Jefferson County School Improvement

Map View

Who are we?

Where are we now?

Where do we want to go?

How will we know when we have arrived?

How do we plan to get there?

Beliefs

Mission

Vision

Performance Data

Financial Data

StakeHolder Input

SWOT

Strategic Goals, Strategic Priority

Performance Objectives, Measure and Targets

Initiatives, Action Steps