PLAN FOR CONTINUOUS PROGRESS (PCP)

(Jackson-Via)

2017-2018
 Questions to consider as you prepare your p

1. What instructional strategies are your teachers using to address the variety of learner needs, including those of
struggling students? Is instruction based on individual differences and the unique learning strengths of each
student?
2. How do you ensure that teachers are using the research-based, high-yield instructional strategies that we know
have a positive impact on student achievement?
3. How do you ensure that all students are involved in lessons that are rigorous and promote critical thinking and
problem-solving?
4. What is the walkthrough data telling you about student engagement, learning and instructional practice? How are
you using the walkthrough data for school improvement and professional development planning?
5. How have you increased the collective expertise of your staff on student achievement and what evidence do you
have that your initiatives made a difference? or How will you increase the collective expertise of your staff on
student achievement and what evidence will you have that your initiatives will make a difference?
6. How have you facilitated teacher collaboration, collegiality, sharing and professional learning?
7. What process did you use to establish your instructional targets? What process are you using to monitor progress
toward your instructional targets?
8. How have you promoted assessment literacy in your school?
9. What assessments are you using to monitor the progress of each student? Are teachers using common
assessments? Who created those assessments?
10. How are you disaggregating data to identify the needs of all students?
11. How do you ensure that classrooms reflect and support the racial and cultural diversity in your school? What
practices are in place that convey respect for students, their families and their cultural backgrounds?
12. What support have you put in place to address the needs of students with disabilities, English language learners,
boys, etc.?
13. How are you nurturing students capacity for self-management?
14. How have you created a culture of excellence and high expectations?

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 15. What supports do you need from central office staff to positively impact student achievement?
Strong instructional leadership has a positive impact on student learning. Instructional leaders focus on teaching and
learning, establish conditions that support teachers and help students succeed, and inspire others to reach for ambitious
goals.

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PLAN FOR CONTINUOUS PROGRESS (2017-18)

Goal # 1: All students will graduate prepared for post-secondary education and active participation in society.

Objective 1: Measurable Checkpoints:

At least 80% of our student population will end the 2017-2018 school year in Outcomes:
Tier 1 for Literacy. They will demonstrate proficiency or above as measured PALS assessment
by meeting the EOY benchmarks in Literacy as measured by PALS, data Bi-weekly
AIMSweb and the Spring 2018 Virginia Standards of Learning Assessment Term assessment
for grades 3 and 4. data
MAP assessment
data
AIMSweb progress
monitoring
PLC analysis of
student work
Strategies: Tasks/Timeline: Owners: Evidence:

Teachers will work within their PLCs Weekly PLC Teachers Student
and team planning sessions to Weekly team planning discussions Coach performance as
implement daily, student-friendly Administrators measured by
learning targets and criteria for common formative
success in the classroom. assessments.
Teachers will analyze data during PLC Weekly PLC discussions Teachers Student
meetings from common formative Quarterly intervention team Coach performance as
assessments to determine students not meetings Administrators measured by
meeting standards and / or who are Intervention team common formative
identified in our lower 20%. These assessments.
students will be provided targeted,
focused interventions to meet their
individual needs.
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Teachers will provide learners with Daily progress monitoring through Teachers Analysis of student
descriptive feedback and opportunities checks for understanding Coach work
to respond, reorganize, recall, and throughout the lessons. Administrators Instructional
make meaning of their learning. practice
Assessment data
Focused, individualized staff PL based Monthly Coach Instructional
on the need of teams, individuals, and / Administrators practice
or staff to be held at least once Analysis of student
monthly on teacher clarity, effective work
instructional strategies, descriptive Assessment data
feedback, etc.
Regularly scheduled RTI meetings to Sept. - June Teachers Progress
review progress monitoring data, (RTI - 2nd Monday of each month) Administrators monitoring
discuss student progress, and Specialists Analysis of student
determine appropriate interventions. Coach work
Assessment data
Teachers will set Smart Goals with a October - June Teachers Assessment data
focus on Tier 2 and Tier 3 students in
Literacy.
Change Your Mindset bulletin boards August - June 3rd and 4th grade Assessment data
to teach students positive self-talk teachers Analysis of student
strategies and having a growth work
mindset.
SWAG (setting weekly attainable August - June 3rd grade teachers Assessment data
goals). Teach students to set SMART Student goal
goals. folders
Daily Reflection Logs (students will self August - June 3rd grade teachers Student reflection
assess and reflect on their behavior, logs
participation, and effort)
Measurable Outcomes = Quantifiable results
Checkpoints = Dates to monitor progress along the way
Owners = Names of those who will own the strategy
Evidence = Documents to show strategies been implemented

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QUARTERLY MONITORING (Goal 1)

DATE 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter

PROGRESS __ Excellence __ Excellence __ Excellence __ Excellence

(check one) __ Satisfactory __ Satisfactory __ Satisfactory __ Satisfactory
__ Progressing __ Progressing __ Progressing __ Progressing
__ Unsatisfactory __ Unsatisfactory __ Unsatisfactory __ Unsatisfactory

COMMENTS: Check off the things that your school team will do to continue to make improvements in student
achievement and to meet each of your schools goals each quarter:

__ Ensure proper level of rigor is incorporated into lessons

__ Adjust intervention plans based on frequent monitoring of data
__ Track interventionist success
__ Administer bi-weekly tests
__ Align essential skills w/ teaching
__ Align teaching with assessments
__ Incorporate student incentives and connect them to student achievement
__ Create class/grade level/content competitions
__ Provide additional tutoring opportunities
__ Ensure teachers are planning/implementing engaging lessons
__ Ask key why/how questions when students arent achieving
__ Ensure usage of valid measurement tools
__ Other

1st Qtr Comments:

2nd Qtr Comments:
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3rd Qtr Comments:
4th Qtr Comments:
PLAN FOR CONTINUOUS PROGRESS (2017-18)

Goal #2: Our schools will be partners with families and the community to meet the academic, physical, social, and
emotional needs of every student.

Objective 1: Measurable Checkpoints:

The staff at Jackson-Via will provide meaningful and engaging activities to Outcomes:
promote unity and involvement with parents and our school community. Parent feedback EOY data
Survey data Number of
Enrollment participants

Strategies: Tasks/Timeline: Owners: Evidence:

Teachers will plan and participate in Sept- June Teachers Attendance data of
preparing and presenting targeted Monthly literacy make and take Specialists after school
events that will strengthen the nights Administrators activities
academic performance in literacy and Parents Survey data
math by including families in the School climate
learning process. survey
Teachers will send home bi-weekly or Sept - June Teachers Parent / Teacher
monthly newsletters, attend PTO Conferences: November and Parents contact log
meetings, and have at least two March Attendance data
face-to-face conferences during the
school year with parents.
Teachers will invite parents to visit and Quarterly Teachers Attendance data
participate in classroom activities such Sept- June Parents
as field trips, classroom projects,
special lessons, field day, etc.

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Continue Principal / parent breakfast, Sept - June Teachers Attendance data
Donuts for Dads, Rabbits burrow Administrators Survey data
reading program, Math night, SOL Parents School climate
night, Bully-Nots, PreK parent survey
programs, Grandparents day,
Rocktoberfest, Soul Feast, Muffins with
Moms, PTO Fun Night, etc.
All first grade teachers will use the Throughout the year First Grade Teachers Contact sheet
Remind Me App to contact parents Attendance sheet
about reminders and upcoming events. Results from end
Teachers will track parent attendance of year survey
at events, by monitoring what parents
attend that use the app. A survey will
be given at the end of the year to get
feedback from parents about the app.
Measurable Outcomes = Quantifiable results
Checkpoints = Dates to monitor progress along the way
Owners = Names of those who will own the strategy
Evidence = Documents to show strategies been implemented

PLAN FOR CONTINUOUS PROGRESS (2017-18)

Goal #2: Our schools will be partners with families and the community to meet the academic, physical, social, and
emotional needs of every student.

Objective 2: Measurable Checkpoints:

Collaborate with stakeholders to provide engaging and enriching activities for Outcomes: EOY data
all students. Parent feedback
Survey data
Enrollment

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Strategies: Tasks/Timeline: Owners: Evidence:

PTO partnership and teacher Sept - May PTO board Parent

representative Monthly meetings Parents participation
Administrators
Teacher
representatives

Parent volunteers Daily / weekly Administrators Participant data

Parents
Teachers

Partnership with area community Area community groups to support Administrators Participant data
groups the school, teachers, students
Ongoing
Continue the implementation of the Sept -June Teachers (2-4) Feedback from
J-Via Houses in grades 2-4. Specialists student survey
Administration Feedback from
Charlottesville Sister parent survey
City Commission
Measurable Outcomes = Quantifiable results
Checkpoints = Dates to monitor progress along the way
Owners = Names of those who will own the strategy
Evidence = Documents to show strategies been implemented

QUARTERLY MONITORING (Goal 2)

DATE 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter

PROGRESS __ Excellence __ Excellence __ Excellence __ Excellence

(check one) __ Satisfactory __ Satisfactory __ Satisfactory __ Satisfactory
__ Progressing __ Progressing __ Progressing __ Progressing
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 __ Unsatisfactory __ Unsatisfactory __ Unsatisfactory __ Unsatisfactory

COMMENTS: Check off the things that your school team will do to continue to make improvements in student
achievement and to meet each of your schools goals each quarter:

__ Conduct family SOL nights

__ Organize family workshops (home purchase, credit, etc)
__ Involve parents/community in various school committees
__ Hold community days to encourage community involvement onsite
__ Organize a Parent Campaign or Parent Honor Roll system
__ Have opportunities for parents to win tickets to sporting events
__ Make purposeful positive parent phone calls
__ Send group emails/personal invitations to parents/community about various events
__ Consider home-school connection when developing learning activities
__ Other

1st Qtr Comments:

2nd Qtr Comments:
3rd Qtr Comments:
4th Qtr Comments:

PLAN FOR CONTINUOUS PROGRESS (2017-18)

Goal #3: : Our schools will be optimal teaching and learning environments, places of excellence and equity for all.

Objective 1: Measurable Checkpoints:

The mission of Jackson-Via Elementary School is to demonstrate excellence Outcomes: On-going
by providing a safe and nurturing environment that is focused on improving Observation
academic performance. We respect diverse learning styles and commit to Student achievement
providing our students with the highest quality education. and participation
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Strategies: Tasks/Timeline: Owners: Evidence:

Teachers will adhere to the belief Year round All staff Clear and focused
statements that they created. They are learning
as follows: environment

Beliefs:
We believe in meeting students needs
through differentiated instruction,
varied teaching techniques, and
developmentally appropriate learning
activities.

We believe in a culture of
collaboration, with a focus on best
practices in instruction that lead to
increased student achievement.

We believe in accepting responsibility

for students by motivating, challenging,
and encouraging them to recognize
and show progress toward meeting
academic goals.

We believe that the school must

maintain safe and friendly classroom
environments where teachers can
develop a positive relationship with
students in a warm, nurturing
atmosphere.

We believe that our school should

provide opportunities for growth in
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student responsibility, respect,
self-awareness, character, and
integrity by promoting clear, consistent
expectations for both academics and
behavior.

We believe parents, students, teachers

and the school community are a team
that should take responsibility for
promoting respect and developing
positive attitudes.
Measurable Outcomes = Quantifiable results
Checkpoints = Dates to monitor progress along the way
Owners = Names of those who will own the strategy
Evidence = Documents to show strategies been implemented

PLAN FOR CONTINUOUS PROGRESS (2017-18)

Goal #3: : Our schools will be optimal teaching and learning environments, places of excellence and equity for all.

Objective 2: Measurable Checkpoints:

Further develop the schools PBIS and behavioral intervention plan which is Outcomes:
based from the book Setting Limits in the Classroom. This intervention Discipline data Ongoing
plan was developed in order to provide positive and proactive supports to Staff survey
teachers and students when dealing with inappropriate behaviors in school.

Strategies: Tasks/Timeline: Owners: Evidence:

Consistent PL on implementation August- May Administration Ongoing

strategies and procedures. Teachers

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Incorporate 4 student responsibilities August- June Administration Ongoing
into all classrooms for reflective Teachers
thinking about behavior and choices.
Obey Right Away
Take Care of Others
Take Care of Your Space
Take Care of Yourself
Incorporate Morning Meetings into the August- June Administration Ongoing / Daily
master schedule for each grade level. Teachers
Morning meetings will follow the
research-based approach from
Responsive Classroom.
Continue to implement Take A Break August- June Administration Ongoing
travel sheet for students in a stage two. Teachers
Sheet provides information and
procedures for students as well as
serve as a data collection point for
teachers.
Monthly PBIS committee meeting. Sept - May Administration Ongoing
Teachers
Coach
Measurable Outcomes = Quantifiable results
Checkpoints = Dates to monitor progress along the way
Owners = Names of those who will own the strategy
Evidence = Documents to show strategies been implemented

QUARTERLY MONITORING (Goal 3)

DATE 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter

PROGRESS __ Excellence __ Excellence __ Excellence __ Excellence

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(check one) __ Satisfactory __ Satisfactory __ Satisfactory __ Satisfactory
__ Progressing __ Progressing __ Progressing __ Progressing
__ Unsatisfactory __ Unsatisfactory __ Unsatisfactory __ Unsatisfactory

COMMENTS: Check off the things that your school team will do to continue to make improvements in student
achievement and to meet each of your schools goals each quarter:

__ Conduct periodic student/parent surveys to gauge the environment

__ Provide various student/staff/parent incentives to boost morale
__ Provide continual staff development to teachers on great technology ideas to engage students
__ Create varied levels of recognition for students throughout the year (not just for academics)
__ Create various clubs/organizations for students to be involved in
` __ Find various opportunities to highlight great instruction inside the school and within the district
__ Other

1st Qtr Comments:

2nd Qtr Comments:
3rd Qtr Comments:
4th Qtr Comments:

PLAN FOR CONTINUOUS PROGRESS (2017-18)

Goal #4: Charlottesville City Schools will be an exemplary workplace that attracts and supports qualified teachers,
administrators, and staff members.

Objective 1: Measurable Checkpoints:

Provide differentiated support to all staff members. Outcomes: Ongoing
Survey data
Teacher retention
Observation

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Strategies: Tasks/Timeline: Owners: Evidence:

Mentors for new CCS teachers As needed Administrators Observations

August - June Mentors Instructional
New teachers practices
Student
achievement
Data
Custodial, office, and leadership team Monthly meetings Administrators Collaboration
meetings August - June Custodians Survey data
Office team School funtionality
Teachers
Leadership team
Coach
Professional Learning sessions At least monthly Administrators Assessment data
August - June Coach
Teachers
Coach newsletter Monthly Coach Informal
August - June observations
Instructional
practices
Support for novice teachers As needed Coach Collaboration
August - June Novice teachers Coaching cycle
Measurable Outcomes = Quantifiable results
Checkpoints = Dates to monitor progress along the way
Owners = Names of those who will own the strategy
Evidence = Documents to show strategies been implemented

PLAN FOR CONTINUOUS PROGRESS (2017-18)

Goal #4: Charlottesville City Schools will be an exemplary workplace that attracts and supports qualified teachers,
administrators, and staff members.

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Objective 2: Measurable Checkpoints:
Provide motivational support to all staff members. Outcomes: Ongoing
Survey data
Teacher retention
Observation
Strategies: Tasks/Timeline: Owners: Evidence:

Administrators and instructional coach Ongoing Administrators Staff survey

have an open-door policy for staff as Coach
well as parents.
Celebrations are held at PLC Ongoing Administrators Staff survey
meetings, staff meetings, and through luncheons, baby showers, wedding Team leaders Teacher morale
the coach newsletter throughout the showers, retirement parties, Coach
year games, etc.
Staff gatherings are held at the August, December, June Administrators Staff survey
beginning, middle, and end of the year. Hospitality Teacher morale
Committee
Office Team
Wellness Committee
Measurable Outcomes = Quantifiable results
Checkpoints = Dates to monitor progress along the way
Owners = Names of those who will own the strategy
Evidence = Documents to show strategies been implemented

QUARTERLY MONITORING (Goal 4)

DATE 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter

PROGRESS __ Excellence __ Excellence __ Excellence __ Excellence

(check one) __ Satisfactory __ Satisfactory __ Satisfactory __ Satisfactory
__ Progressing __ Progressing __ Progressing __ Progressing
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 __ Unsatisfactory __ Unsatisfactory __ Unsatisfactory __ Unsatisfactory

COMMENTS: Check off the things that your school team will do to continue to make improvements in student
achievement and to meet each of your schools goals each quarter:

__ Conduct periodic staff satisfaction surveys

__ Participate on human resource interview panels and in their recruiting efforts
__ Help promote our school/district to others
__ Ensure my school exceeds state and federal benchmarks
__ Work as a team to reduce discipline infractions
__ Other

1st Qtr Comments:

2nd Qtr Comments:
3rd Qtr Comments:
4th Qtr Comments:

OVERVIEW OF SCHOOLS FOCUS ON STUDENTS, STAFF, AND PARENTS

2017-2018

GROUP MOTIVATIONAL STRATEGIES HIGHLIGHTS NEEDS OTHER

Good citizens of the week
Upstander of the week
Rabbits Burrow Readers- theme
for the year- Super Heroes
STUDENTS Student Houses (2nd, 3rd, 4th)
Birthday recognitions
Announcement helpers
Bully-Nots
Peace Squad
After-school clubs
100 club recognitions
Fund run
Rocktoberfest
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 Classroom awards
Preferred Activity Time
Safety Patrols
Read for the record
PTO Fun Night
Dr. Seuss week
Field day
Awards assemblies
Open door policy
Spirit days
Staff lunches
Staff parties
STAFF Staff treats in mailboxes
Good apple awards
Holiday gifts
10 days of holiday cheer
Back to school gifts
Excellence awards
Peer observations
Coach newsletter
Golden apple award
Principal / parent lunches
Principal / parent breakfasts
Open door policy
Principal blog
PARENTS Principal newletter
PTO support
Donuts for Dads
Grandparents Day
Muffins for Moms
Volunteer Appreciation
SOL parent university
Back to school night
Rocktoberfest
Monthly Literacy nights
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 Math night
Newsletters from teachers
Soul Feast

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