STEM Elementary Academy

Preparing students to compete globally in the

21st Century

Plan of Action to Address

Student Achievement

Chasiti McKissic

Data Analysis: STAAR Math

Glows:

16% gain on 4th grade STAAR

Math

2% gain on 5th grade STAAR

Math

Preliminary data projects

growth on 3rd grade STAAR
math.

STAAR Math
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%

2012
2013
*2014

Grows:

22% loss on 3rd grade STAAR

Math

Preliminary data projects a

decline in student performance
on 4th & 5th grade STAAR

*2014 Preliminary data

3rd
Grade
2012
60%
2013
38%
*2014 45%

4th
Grade
47%
63%
41%

5th
Grade
62%
60%
51%

Average
56%
58%
49%

Data Analysis: STAAR Reading

STAAR Reading
Glows:

3rd 5th STAAR Reading

sustained without significant
decline

Preliminary data projects 9%

gain on 4th grade STAAR

80%
60%
40%
20%
0%

2012
2013

Grows:

Preliminary data projects a

decrease in performance for
3rd & 5th grade STAAR

*2014
*2014 Preliminary data

3rd
Grade
2012
67%
2013
67%
*2014 51%

4th
Grade
54%
55%
64%

5th
Grade
63%
62%
49%

Average
62%
67%
49%

Data Analysis: STAAR Writing & Science

STAAR Writing & Science
Glows:
80%

10% gain on 4th Grade STAAR

60%
Writing
40%

Preliminary data projecting

significant gains for Writing & 20%
Science
0%

2012
2013

4th Writing

Grows:

4% loss on 5th Grade STAAR

Science

2012
2013
*2014

4th Writing
50%
60%
79%

5th Science
5th Science
49%
45%
61%

*2014
*2014 Preliminary data

Data Analysis: Mobility Rate

Mobility Rate
Campus

District

State

Glows:

Grows:

STEM Academy has a high mobility

rate compared to district and state

26.9%

21.2%

17.9%

Plan of Action to Address Student

Achievement
Action Items:
Quality Tier 1 Instruction
Universal RtI Process
Increasing Teacher
Effectiveness & Retention
Decreasing Student Mobility
Rate
Building Campus Moral

Action Plan: Enhancing Tier 1 Instruction

Utilize Effective Lesson Cycle

Implement research based

Instructional Model:

Madeline Hunter Lesson

Plan Cycle

The 5 Es Lesson Cycle

Engagement
Exploration
Explanation
Elaboration
Evaluation

Weekly lesson plan checks with

feedback

Frequent Classroom Spot Observations

with feedback

6
Informal/Form
al Assessment

1
Review Prior
Knowledge
2

Anticipatory
Set

Lesson Closure

Hook
4
Gradual
Release
(I Do, We Do,
You Do)

3
Communicate
Objective

Action Plan: Enhancing Tier 1 Instruction

Implement frequent & consistent weekly/biweekly
Purposeful Planning Meetings
Meeting Agenda:

Unpack Standards

Update data walls

Analyze Pulse Check Assessments for

Instructional strategies & misconceptions

Plan engaging lessons/activities

Set performance goals

Assess & adjust instructional practices

Data is not the destination, but the

inspiration

Action Plan: Universal RTI Process

Implement Districts RTI Process:
Tier 1: General Classroom Instruction 9
Weeks

Tier 2: Small Group

Instruction with Progress
Monitoring 9 Weeks
30 min, 3x/week

Tier 3: Small Group Instruction

50 min, 5x/week

Action Plan: Universal RTI Process

Tier 2 & 3 Instruction:

Use student performance data to determine

if re-teach or small group instruction is
needed
Mandatory daily campus wide intervention
with frequent monitoring. Ensure
intervention content and materials are
embedded in lesson plans
Bi-weekly intervention progress monitoring
Before & after school tutoring opportunities

Computer based intervention with teacher

assistance
Direct teacher instruction by group (Tier 2 or Tier 3
by foundational skills)

Action Plan: Universal RTI Process

Campus Wide use of RtI Documentation in DMAC
Comprehensive & consistent approach to monitoring interventions
Detail instructional strategies being used during interventions
Set goals and a plan of action to monitor student growth

Action Plan: Universal RTI Process

Interventions:

Weekly workstations spiraling previously taught Student Expectations during small group instructional time
Researched based strategies & programs
Require each class to use technology (IPads, Netbooks, Computerlab, etc.) one hour per week for
technology based intervention/enrichment programs
Weekly usage reports generated by TOSA & CLL to monitor usage and student progress

Technology Intervention Programs

Reading

Math

Istation*

Think Through Math*

Readingrockets.org/strategies

Study Island

Study Island

V-Math

Florida Center for Reading

Research
www.fcrr.org

National Council of Teachers

of Mathematics
www.nctm.org

District Intervention Resource

Bank

District Intervention Resource

Bank
* Free or state provided resource

Action Plan: Universal RTI Process

Additional Interventions:
Cross Grade Level Intervention
PreK-2nd grade teachers support
3rd-5th

Morning Tiger Lair

Computer lab sessions 2 days Math,
2 days Reading per week

Elective teachers incorporate

Core Curriculum into classroom
Daily word problems incorporating
elective course, subject integration
through assignments, etc.
Family Fun Nights
Families participate in games,
hands-on avidities that support
core curriculum and areas of
opportunity

Action Plan: Building Teacher Capacity

Building Capacity of Underperforming/Struggling Teacher

Observe teachers instructional practices & decide if a campus or individual

professional development is needed to specifically target teachers need
Side-by-side coaching/modeling
Frequent informal/formal observations with feedback
Assign underperforming/struggling teacher a mentor
Assign articles and/or book study based on teachers area of opportunity
Generate plan for improvement

Action Plan: Building Teacher Capacity

6 Steps for Coaching to Building Capacity
Meet with teacher
to describe the
problem

Collaborate on
ways to solving the
problem

Be specific.
Refer to data.
Point out acceptable
level of performance
and show exactly
where his/her output
doesnt meet level.
Be positive.

Create buy-in.
Value his/her ideas.

Discuss the causes

of the problem
Ask open-ended
questions.
Listen and respond
with empathy.

Identify & write

down possible
solutions
Decide on how to
correct problem.
Create written record
of all possible
solutions.

Decide on specific
actions to be taken

Agree on specific
follow-up date

Pinpoint exactly what

must be done, by
whom, and by when.
Assign responsibilities
for specific actions.

Set a date to meet

again.
Discuss any progress
or problems and plan
further action.

From Center of Innovation & Improvement

Action Plan: Building Teacher Capacity

Current Turnover Rate = 20%
Teacher Retention:
Incentives
Blue Jean Days
Breakfast/Lunch with the Principal
Round table talks
Recognitions
Teacher of the Week/Month with premier parking spot
Weekly Bright Spot Video Clips ~ During staff meeting
highlight teachers instructional practices, behavior
management, and/or phenomenal transitions

Action Plan: Mobility Rate

Create a welcoming climate and culture that invites parental involvement

Flag the records of students with 3 or more moves to provide additional support

As Needed: Provide Academic, Behavior and/or Counseling support

Student/Parent Recognitions

Survey parents of their needs and identity areas of interest to volunteer

Family Fun Game/Movie Nights

Perfect attendance & Honor Roll pencils/certificates

Party with the Principal
Parent Volunteer Luncheons
Muffins for Mom
Donuts with Dad

Family Buddy System

Pair new families with current neighboring family

Action Plan: Increasing Parental Involvement in PTA

Encourage joining National PTA ~ discounts

Pizza/Popcorn Parties for students with families that join PTA

PTA Hosted Events for Members:
Parents Night Out
Recognition Certificates
PTA Members Luncheon/Dinner

STEM
Academy

Collaboration Cooperation
Connects
Rigor Relevance Relationships