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Monroe County Schools Continuous Improvement Plan 2019-2020

7/1/2019 - 6/30/2020

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Who are we?

Where are we now?

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Stakeholder Input
SWOT Analysis

Where do we want to go?

How will we know when we have arrived?

How do we plan to get there?

Performance Objectives, Measure and Targets

- Performance Objective A-A system is present for managing and facilitating student achievement and learning based upon consensus-driven content and performance standards.
- Performance Objective B-Collect and analyze student performance data to identify patterns of achievement and underachievement in order to design and implement appropriate instructional interventions.
- Performance Objective C-Designing and implementing teaching - learning - assessment tasks and activities to ensure that all students achieve proficiency relative to the Georgia Standards of Excellence Standards (CCGPS)and Georgia Performance Standards (GPS).
- Performance Objective A-The processes, procedures, structures, and products that focus the operations of a school on ensuring attainment of standards and high levels of learning for all students.
- Performance Objective A-The school as a community of learning involves parents and community members as active participants. There is consistent and growing evidence of parental involvement and volunteerism, participation in workshops and enrichment activities, and a process of two-way communication. Everyone collaborates to help the school achieve its continuous improvement targets and short- and long-range goals.
- Performance Objective A-Professional learning is the means by which teachers, administrators and other school and system employees acquire, enhance and refine the knowledge, skills, and commitment necessary to create and support high levels of learning for all students.

Initiatives, Action Steps

- - - Action Step a-Administrators and Instructional Coaches will utilize the agreed-upon agenda to lead teachers to continue the process of reviewing and revising the standards as they apply to the current unit of study in all subject areas at each monthly Curriculum Meeting.
    - Action Step b-Review, select, and adopt resources for identified subject area/courses as stated on the MCS Resource Adoption Cycle. In 2019-2020, review, select, and adopt resources for K-12 Math and K-12 Health.
    - Action Step c-Monitor the integration of technology standards of the GSE and ISTE with media specialists. (Georgia Vision Project 5.2).
    - Action Step d-Schedule vertical team meetings to provide opportunities for vertical discussions between and among all grade levels, PK-12.
    - Action Step e-Continue collaboration between core content and CTAE teachers to provide more integration of academics for students at the middle school and high school. (Georgia Vision Project, 4.1).
    - Action Step f-Increase quality internet connectivity with wifi access in every instructional location. (Georgia Vision Project, 5.2).
    - Action Step g-When given a structured environment with curriculum and behavioral supports, the students in the FLP will improve outcomes to include graduation, academic performance (credits, grades, completion), attendance (ISS/OSS) and increase social skills
    - Action Step h-Given the intervention methods of Read 180 and Fast ForWord at 1-3, 6th, 7th and 8th grade levels, students enrolled in these courses will demonstrate 1-2 years of growth according to the STAR screener.
    - Action Step i-Explore offering Dramatic Writing ELA Course at MPHS (Georgia Film Association) to support the Audio Video Technology and Film Pathway.
  - - Action Step a-Review and revise curriculum documents, including assessments for all courses, including gifted, ALPHA, AP, and Honors courses to show advanced expectations that follow the state gifted guidelines and the GSE. (Georgia Vision Project 4.3)
    - Action Step b-Monitor the process of "Looking at Student Work" as teachers collaborate to identify common understanding of the expected level of accomplishment by students. (Georgia Vision Project 4.4)
    - Action Step c-Monitor the incorporation of constructed and extended assessment items through Illuminate (benchmark assessments and unit assessments).
  - - Action Step a-Use visits to school-level curriculum/content meetings, student engagement, PBIS, and co-teach walk-throughs as well as weekly visits by Central Office personnel to ensure implementation of adopted instructional strategies, Assessment for Learning strategies, and organizational processes that support student achievement.
    - Action Step b-Elementary principals, instructional coaches, and district staff should participate in Guided Reading Focus Walks in elementary schools to ensure fidelity of Guided Reading practices across the system.
    - Action Step c-Central Office staff in conjunction with school administrators will conduct periodic focus walks in Read 180 classes at MCMS, MCAC, and MPHS.
- - - Action Step a-Use quarterly data from Pre-K Work Sampling Online assessment program to refine focus on specific student's needs in ELA and Math. Monitor the implementation of the GELDS in the Pre-K Program.
    - Action Step b-Teachers will use the State Longitudinal Data System (SLDS), Illuminate, and STAR (Reading, Early Literacy, Math) to flexibly group students on a regular basis according to their individual needs to improve instruction and close the achievement gap between sub-groups.
    - Action Step c-Monitor a System-Wide Assessment Plan for students in grades PK-12th.
  - - Action Step a-Continue the development and use of rubrics, checklists, and exemplars for instruction to support the process of triangulation of data.
    - Action Step b-Identify tiered remediation supports through the use of STAR Screening tools and other screening tools (ex. Accelerated Reader/STAR data).
    - Action Step c-Implement Georgia's Keenville assessments for grades 1 and 2. This assessment tool will be used in the place of MCS system created end of year assessments.
  - - Action Step a-Monitor schools' increased use of formative assessment data to inform and differentiate instruction through the use of school Data Teams.
    - Action Step b-Increase the percentage of students passing the End of Pathway Assessments (EOPA)
- - - Action Step a-Revise and edit units in Reading/ELA, Math, Fine Arts, CTAE, Science, Social Studies, and Connections/Specials throughout the school year and on specified system-wide curriculum revision days.
  - - Action Step a-Monitor the use of the following research-based instructional strategies to support a decrease in the achievement gap between all students and African American/Poverty/Special Education/ELL/ students: use of graphic organizers; assessment for learning; Differentiated Instruction; Flexible Grouping; teacher and student use of technology; and other research-based practices. (Georgia Vision Project 4.2)
    - Action Step b-Increase High Leverage Practices in co-teach classes through observation data and feedback.
    - Action Step c-Plan for and implement Summer Surge Camp (rising 3rd-5th) and explore ideas for a Literacy Camp (rising 2nd) that focuses on reading, math, and science instruction designed to accelerate and remediate identified skills.
  - - Action Step a-Provide system-level support for fairs, competitions, and festivals.
    - Action Step b-Provide open campus opportunities between MPHS, MCAC, and local colleges and universities.
    - Action Step c-Provide opportunities for students to set short-term learning goals to increase performance, student efficacy, and student engagement.
    - Action Step d-All school counselors will ensure successful completion of career cluster awareness activities.
    - Action Step e-Monitor procedures and implementation for full-time online learning activities through Edgenuity for students in grades 6-12 and Odysseyware for students in grades K-5. (Georgia Vision Project, 5.1)
- - - Action Step a-Continue to research and implement ways to attract minority teachers.
    - Action Step b-Maintain a years of service recognition program for employees.
    - Action Step c-Develop and maintain efforts to sustain Highly Qualified status of all personnel (Georgia Vision Project 6.3)
    - Action Step d-Explore ways and incentives to increase staff attendance in all programs and departments.
  - - Action Step a-Attain Industry Certification in the areas of Transportation and Construction.
    - Action Step b-Increase compliance of IEP documentation and Re-determination documents to 100%.
    - Action Step c-Implement an accountability system based on local district educational goals that are aligned with state educational goals and state accountability system, and which include clearly defined measures of school district, school, and student success. (Georgia Vision Project 7.1)
  - - Action Step a-Track the number of students participating in the School Nutrition Program (SNP) - paid participation for lunch; total participation for breakfast and lunch.
    - Action Step b-Use Nutrition Advisory Councils (NAC) and surveys to gather customer input for SNP.
    - Action Step c-Maintain and update the SNP website to provide nutrition education and SNP information to the public.
    - Action Step d-Develop and distribute monthly nutritional newsletters for elementary and middle school students to provide nutrition education to students and their families.
    - Action Step e-Provide nutrition education to all students by using the cafeteria as a learning laboratory and through lessons in the classrooms.
    - Action Step f-Make nutritional information (allergen information, nutritional analysis of menus, etc.) available for students, parents, and staff and coordinate with parents and school professionals to make meal modifications for students with special dietary needs.
    - Action Step g-Operate a financially-sound nutrition program.
    - Action Step h-Integrate system databases including, but not limited to Infinite Campus, Primero Edge, VersaTrans, Plasco, and GOIEP.
    - Action Step i-Develop and maintain a paperless records retention program that includes online secured cataloging of information for easy retrieval.
    - Action Step j-Develop and maintain an equipment refreshment plan for administrative technology and instructional technology.
    - Action Step k-Develop and maintain a software inventory that includes utilization analysis.
    - Action Step l-Given telehealth practices and education on Medicaid, Department of Instructional Student Supports will increase billable students and compliance from therapists to an average of 80% yearly or no less than 70% monthly.
    - Action Step m-Eligibility to 504's will be conducted every three years and a compliant plan will be developed in the IC portal.
    - Action Step n-Each school will participate in the Shake It Up Pledge sponsored by Georgia's School Nutrition Program and as set forth by the Commitment Award Checklist.
    - Action Step o-Ensure adequate financial support for the implementation of quality programs for all young children. (Georgia Vision Project 3.6)
    - Action Step p-Commit local funds to implement comprehensive data and evaluation systems that support continuous improvement of student learning (Illuminate software, STAR Reading, STAR Math, STAR Early Literacy, etc). (Georgia Vision Project 9.2)
    - Action Step q-Initiate an ongoing process at the local district level for systematically evaluating all expenditures to enable the development and adoption of budgets that are focused on district strategies for maximizing student learning. (Georgia Vision Project 9.3)
    - Action Step r-Investigate the possibility of establishing a monthly payroll and direct deposit only system effective July 2019
    - Action Step s-Streamline bus routes for special education/504 students served in special programs (ie. Flexible Learning Program, STEPS, Integrated Learning Class) in order to maximize resources (personnel and funding).
  - - Action Step a-Expand placement, monitor activity, and utilize data from video surveillance camera systems through traditional monitoring and monitoring through mobile applications. Create and implement safety-based foyer access.
    - Action Step b-Investigate different programs that can be used to initiate wellness at the schools and system levels.
    - Action Step c-Maintain at least 2 ServSafe Certified employees at each school and ensure the safety and quality of food by maintaining high health inspection scores.
    - Action Step d-Increase awareness of student and teacher ethical use of technology resources. (Georgia Vision Project, 8.1).
    - Action Step e-Information concerning nutritional practices and new regulations will be presented to all school administrators and school staff.
    - Action Step f-Support the implementation of monthly safety drills with assistance from EMS representative and ensure that safety plans meet compliance with EMS.
    - Action Step g-Monitor action plans for PBIS-RTI/MTSS for Tier 2 and 3 at each campus.
    - Action Step h-Implement a Bus Safety Program for PK-12th grade according to guidelines from Georgia Department of Transportation.
    - Action Step i-Ensure each school and the system is an inviting place to be for students, parents, staff, and the larger community. (Georgia Vision Project 8.2)
    - Action Step j-Implement Alternative Learning Day online assignments for students to complete in the event school is closed due to inclement weather.
  - - Action Step a-Provide updates on our Improvement Priority for the current AdvancED/Cognia exit report.
- - - Action Step a-Sustain graduation efforts by including "Class of" initiatives in grades P-12.
    - Action Step b-Market the National School Lunch and National School Breakfast Programs through a variety of community and student-focused promotions.
    - Action Step c-MPHS will coordinate a graduation walk in regalia for all elementary schools.
  - - Action Step a-Conduct annual Title I information, stakeholder surveys, and planning meetings for parents. (Georgia Vision Project 8.4)
    - Action Step b-Make annual notification of parent's rights to know according to Federal Title I guidelines.
    - Action Step c-Create opportunities for a diverse range of parents, especially parents of disadvantaged and minority students, and community members to provide meaningful input as part of the continuous improvement process at both the system and school levels.
    - Action Step d-The Superintendent's Parent and Community Advisory Council will meet quarterly to discuss continuous improvement for MCS.
    - Action Step e-Continue to grow our Work Based Learning Program by advertising and communicating student needs/interests to Business Partners (ex. during Business Appreciation Reception). (Georgia Vision Project 5.4)
    - Action Step f-The Superintendent's Faculty and Staff Advisory Committee will meet quarterly to address needs of faculty and staff.
    - Action Step g-Central office admins will meet regularly with middle and high school student focus groups to discuss ways to improve the educational opportunities for students in MCS. (Georgia Vision Project 8.7)
    - Action Step h-Superintendent will provide a State of Education address to stakeholders and community.
    - Action Step i-Mary Persons High School will continue their process of tracking MP graduates starting with the 2019 cohort.
  - - Action Step a-Continue to support local and state agencies in their efforts to provide for students' physical, emotional, and academic needs (i.e. Multi-Disciplinary Team, Backpack Buddies, MCACE, Monroe Reads, Attendance Council). (Georgia Vision Project 3.4)
    - Action Step b-Create new opportunities for students to engage in Fine Arts through academic performances and professional performances.
    - Action Step c-Central Office staff will contact random parents of students in each grade band during 1st and 2nd semester to receive feedback on their child's educational experiences in MCS.
    - Action Step d-MCMS-WHC will continue to host the Forsyth Monroe County Boys and Girls Club of Central Georgia. (Georgia Vision Project 5.4)
    - Action Step e-Work to develop partnership with Foothills Charter in order to host a program that will provide students another tiered opportunity from which to complete coursework for graduation.
    - Action Step f-Create scholarship opportunities for REACH scholars identified at MCMS.
    - Action Step g-The Office of Student Instructional Supports coordinates transition activities and trainings for special needs students and their families.
    - Action Step h-Schools will work with RiverEdge's school system APEX Mental Health Counselor to refer and provide services for students starting with the 2019-2020 school year.
- - - Action Step a-Provide teachers with updated information on math, science, gifted, reading, STEM, Leadership, and ESOL endorsements to increase the number of endorsements at each building.
    - Action Step b-Monitor the completion of Professional Learning Plans for all certified and classified staff.
    - Action Step c-Each staff member (certified and classified) in MCS will develop their own Professional Learning Plan to focus on at least one personal goal for growth.
    - Action Step d-Board of Education, Departments, and Schools will submit Professional Growth Plans indicating SMART goals and action steps to reach goals.
  - - Action Step a-Provide professional learning for parents through webinars and face to face meetings in order to train parents to work with students in the academic areas.
    - Action Step b-Provide opportunity for school counselors to attend the Annual Georgia School Counselors Conference.
    - Action Step c-Provide an opportunity for school nurses to attend the Annual Conference for Georgia School Nurses in June, as well as complete online courses for required CEUs.
    - Action Step d-Provide on-going inservice and support for teachers in the effective use of the Monroe County Balanced Literacy Initiative (MCBLI-guided reading) and the effective use of guided math.
    - Action Step e-Utilize the RESA Teacher Leader Collaborative, and Monroe County Schools Aspiring Leaders Program (facilitated by GLISI-Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement), as well as GLISI's Base Camp and Leadership Summit experiences to increase the capacity of leadership in teachers and administrators. (Georgia Vision Project 6.5)
    - Action Step f-Provide training and modeling to PreK parents on how to lap read with their children in order to promote literacy.
  - - Action Step a-Monitor ESOL students' and teachers' needs for all schools.
    - Action Step b-Provide an opportunity for all new teachers to participate in a focus walk by the end of September.
    - Action Step c-Continue participation in educational leadership conferences to ensure continued compliance with state initiatives such as GACIS, GAEL, GSBA, GSSA, GASPA, and GCASE.
    - Action Step d-Provide training and guidance to teachers, leaders, and staff for TKES and LKES evaluations. Continue training staff on TeacherKeys and LeaderKeys instruments and standards for observation data collection. Discuss alignment of these standards with instructional strategies, artifacts and professional learning.
    - Action Step e-The district will support schools in having ongoing training and support to personnel to sustain PBIS in Monroe County Schools.
    - Action Step f-Administrators will continue to model and guide certified staff through year 4 implementation of schoolwide Data Teams at each school.
    - Action Step g-District Facilitators (Chapman, Tonn) will lead new AFL and Best Practices Cohorts for FY20.
    - Action Step h-Train new PreK teachers for the implementation of the Sounds Abound Program for the 2019-2020 school year.
    - Action Step i-Provide elementary and middle school teachers with informational training on how to identify potentially gifted students to include evaluation of work samples.
    - Action Step j-Provide necessary training for new science/social studies resource adoption materials as needed throughout the school year.
  - - Action Step a-Provide Mindset training on de-escalation strategies for teachers, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, and bus monitors throughout the school year.
    - Action Step b-Monroe County Schools identified leadership team will complete mental health awareness training (Youth Mental Health First Aid, Trauma 101 and Brain 101) through NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness).

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Monroe County Schools Continuous Improvement Plan 2019-2020

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?

Vision

Mission

Guiding Principles

Performance Data

Financial Data

Stakeholder Input

SWOT Analysis

Strategic Goals, Strategic Priority

Performance Objectives, Measure and Targets

Initiatives, Action Steps

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