2016-2017 district improvement plan dayton independent ... · cross-curricular collaboration on...

Dayton Independent School District

District Improvement Plan

2016-2017Accountability Rating: Met Standard

Board Approval Date: October 18, 2016Public Presentation Date: October 18, 2016

Dayton Independent School DistrictGenerated by Plan4Learning.com 1 of 42 District #146902

October 20, 2016 11:08 am

Mission StatementThe mission of Dayton Independent School District is to educate all students to the maximum extent of their abilities and to challenge them to excel in a

changing world. The fundamental purpose of Dayton Independent School District is to develop in all students the essential academic skills and knowledge ofwhich to build lifetime learning. All students are taught a core curriculum of English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts,

Health, Physical Education and Technological Literacy. All students will be expected to acquire a knowledge of citizenship and economic responsibilitiesand an appreciation of all common American heritage including its multicultural richness. Dayton Independent School District will strive to provide an

educational system that maintains accountability for demonstrated results and will work towards continuous improvement.


October 20, 2016 11:08 am

Table of Contents

Comprehensive Needs Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Student Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6District Culture and Climate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Family and Community Involvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12District Context and Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Goal 1: Improve Academic Performance of All Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Goal 2: Hire highly-qualified employees, while reducing the turnover rate through mentoring, compensation, and staff development. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Goal 3: Promote and develop opportunities to increase parental involvement, foster a strong home-school partnership resulting in increased studentachievement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Goal 4: Provide a safe learning and working environment for students, employees and parents, while continuing the implementation of districtinitiatives for health/wellness and security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Goal 5: Promote multiple proven pathways to graduation and credit recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

State System Safeguard Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37District Funding Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40


October 20, 2016 11:08 am

Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Demographics

Demographics Summary

Address at risk populations through continued professional developmentContinue training in LEP academic needs and cultureContinue to develop and implement LEP tracking systemPopulation continues to steadily increase.Biggest growth is in ELL students.

Demographics Strengths

More actively recruiting Hispanic teachersTraining for ESL certificationSheltered Instruction training to target growing ELL populationParent involvement program has been establishedDistrict translatorPALS ProgramAdditional staff at Alternative school

Demographics Needs

Continued training in LEP academic needs and cultureAddress At Risk population through continued professional developmentContinue development of LEP tracking systemParent awareness of special programs (GT/LEP/SpEd/504/Dyslexia/CTE)Build on "growing our own" paras to teachers.


October 20, 2016 11:08 am

Explore in house "recent arrival" program for new comers.Raise the expectations for students success across our growing diverse population.Encourage peer to peer intervention programs on the campus level.Look into being part of the National Hispanic Institute to help address the growing Hispanic population.


October 20, 2016 11:08 am

Student Achievement

Student Achievement Summary

Reading and writing across the curriculum is a focus

Set higher expectationsBuilding relationshipsSpecial Education, LEP and African Americans are in need

Student Achievement Strengths

Science is willing to move to more digital strategies

Implementing intervention tools I-station and Think Through MathDigital textbooks and digital interventions across the district are becoming more familiar.

Use of Data, more data driven

Improving SAT scores (SureScore)

Eduphoria and data analysis

Student Achievement Needs


October 20, 2016 11:08 am

Develop common instructional strategies district wide.Reading and Writing InstructionSocial Studies and Math InstructionScience InstructionSystem safe guards were missed across the districtContinue to find way to improve district/campus programs. More content training to focus on TEKS

Cross curricular collaboration on campuses


October 20, 2016 11:08 am

District Culture and Climate

District Culture and Climate Summary

A survey of student perceptions and opinions is needed.

Condition and capacity of facilities needs to be addressed for safety and adequacy to provide learning environment.

Students need to be trained about expected behaviors in less structured settings.

District Culture and Climate Strengths

Attendance has shown improvementGenerally staff and students feel safe.Classroom management is a strength generally.Continue major push in safety and consistency in security

District Culture and Climate Needs

Increased concern about weapons.More data needed from parents and students.Train students about expectations in less structured settings such as cafeteria, bus, and restroom.As enrollment increases facilities are at capacity.Condition and appearance of facilities impact parents' perception of safety and cleanliness of buildings.District wide Behavior Response to Intervention Process that is consistent across campuses.


October 20, 2016 11:08 am

Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention

Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Summary

Competitive salary scale for all staff from first year until retirement.Provide better incentives for staff retention such as additional comp days for years of service.Provide more content-specific professional development and less generalized instruction.

Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Strengths

Recruitment is improved by more competitive starting salariesMentor program is highly effectivePLC's have improved at the elementary level

Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Needs

Sporadic opportunities for ongoing staff development in a variety of content areas, more content-specific training Better incentives for teacher retentionIncrease leadership skills with campus staffIncrease the ways in which staff development is offered.Grow our own by providing opportunities for Para Professionals to move to teaching positions, especially in high need areas.Additional para professional trainings on campus and districtConsistent staff training through out year that is purposeful and meaningful for student success.New and current teachers need classroom management training on a will and not based on growth plans.Support staff training (custodian, maintenance, nutrition).


October 20, 2016 11:08 am

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Summary

Training on content, TEKS Resource System, Eduphoria

Communication is key

Time to meet and discuss with campus leaders and teachersBuild capacity in our teachers to be campus leadersAdditional resources are needed to supplement campus intervention programs.

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Strengths

Eduphoria and data analysis

IFD in TEKS Resource System

Intervention process (RtI)

Communication

Developing Instructional Coaches on thecampus

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Needs

Cross-curricular collaboration on campuses

Lesson Plan system training

TEKS Resource System training

Professional development for counselors onnew graduation requirements


October 20, 2016 11:08 am

More content training to focus on TEKS

More campus teamingTrainings for EOC's and new math TEKS.Continue to work on developing leadershipopportunities on the campus.

Increase the performance of the specialpopulations, focused on Special Education andBilingual/ESL.


October 20, 2016 11:08 am

Family and Community Involvement

Family and Community Involvement Summary

Need more mentor/mentee programs such as Help One Student Succeed for at risk populationParent awareness regarding bullying, social media, cyber bullying and gangsGot more community involvement in campuses as well as at district level with Citizen Advisory Committee.

Family and Community Involvement Strengths

Development of community surveysCampus community outreach programsDistrict expos and campus parent nightsImplementation of Homework Depot through Dayton Chamber of Commerce3 Years for Parent Expo in the SummerGT NightsCollege NightHispanic ForumCommunication director hired for the district.

Family and Community Involvement Needs

Parental awareness for specific topics: bullying, gangs, drugs, safety, alcohol, social media, and cyber-bullyingExpansion of PALS program for grades 2-5Need more mentors for at risk population Now that we have a parent liaison, need to grow it and get involvement measured.Encourage more parental involvement in various conferences and workshops.Explore partnership with local African American community stakeholders, like the Colbert School.


October 20, 2016 11:08 am

District Context and Organization

District Context and Organization Summary

Survey to obtain data from students, parents, and community.While perceptions have improved, there is more work to be done.Continue the use of teaming.Use data more effectively to increase student performance.Continue to provide time and tools for staff.

District Context and Organization Strengths

District handbook on-line.Teachers are more comfortable using data to make decisions.Failure rate concerns have decreased.More interventions used.Improved use of tools and time.Use of teaming has been effective.

District Context and Organization Needs

District handbook needs to be updated regularly.Use data effectively to increase student performance.More room for improvement. (in reference to general improvement listed in strength.)More interventions needed.


October 20, 2016 11:08 am

Technology

Technology Summary

We need to purchase and implement an increasing number of devices to better integrate technology into all curricular areas.

Infrastructure needs to be addressed with the additional devices.

Technology Strengths

Some tools are availableAdministrative supportforward thinking staffTraining providedWi-Fi throughout districtContinually adding mobile devicesGood district website-good information

Technology Needs

Training on teacher website developmentMore devices in kids' handsUpdated teacher computersIncrease bandwidthMobile printers for each cart & color printerParent technology support centerK-3-Tablets, 4-5 mixture, 6 on Chromebooks....and more powerful for specific classes at high school.


October 20, 2016 11:08 am

Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data Documentation

The following data were used to verify the comprehensive needs assessment analysis:

Improvement Planning Data

District goalsCurrent and/or prior year(s) campus and/or district improvement plansCampus and/or district planning and decision making committee(s) meeting dataState and federal planning requirements

Accountability Data

Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) dataPerformance Index Framework Data: Index 1 - Student AchievementPerformance Index Framework Data: Index 2 - Student ProgressPerformance Index Framework Data: Index 3 - Closing Performance GapsPerformance Index Framework Data: Index 4 - Postsecondary ReadinessSystem Safeguards and Texas Accountability Intervention System (TAIS) dataAccountability Distinction DesignationsFederal Report Card DataPBMAS dataCommunity and student engagement rating dataAnnual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAO) data

Student Data: Assessments

State and federally required assessment information (e.g. curriculum, eligibility, format, standards, accommodations, TEA information)State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) current and longitudinal results, including all versionsSTAAR End-of-Course current and longitudinal results, including all versionsSTAAR Released Test QuestionsSTAAR ELL Progress Measure dataTexas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) resultsAdvanced Placement (AP) and/or International Baccalaureate (IB) assessment dataSAT and/or ACT assessment dataStudent Success Initiative (SSI) data for Grades 5 and 8Local diagnostic reading assessment dataLocal diagnostic math assessment dataLocal benchmark or common assessments data

Student Data: Student Groups


October 20, 2016 11:08 am

Race and ethnicity data, including number of students, academic achievement, discipline, attendance, and rates of progress between groupsNumber of students assigned to each special program, including analysis of academic achievement, race, ethnicity, gender, etcEconomically Disadvantaged / Non-economically disadvantaged performance and participation dataMale / Female performance and participation dataSpecial education population, including performance, discipline, attendance, and mobilityAt-Risk population, including performance, discipline, attendance and mobilityELL or LEP data, including academic achievement, support and accommodation needs, race, ethnicity, gender, etcCareer and Technical Education (CTE) data, including academic achievement, program growth, race, ethnicity, gender, etcGifted and talented data

Student Data: Behavior and Other Indicators

Completion rates and/or graduation rates dataAnnual dropout rate dataAttendance dataStudent surveys and/or other feedback

Employee Data

Staff surveys and/or other feedbackHighly qualified staff dataCampus leadership dataEvaluation(s) of professional development implementation and impact

Parent/Community Data

Parent surveys and/or other feedbackParent Involvement Rate

Support Systems and Other Data

Organizational structure data


October 20, 2016 11:08 am

Goals

Goal 1: Improve Academic Performance of All Students

Performance Objective 1: All students shall increase their academic performance.

Summative Evaluation: Increase of STAAR scores across the district.

Strategy Description Title I Staff Responsiblefor Monitoring Evidence that Demonstrates Success Formative Reviews

Nov Jan Mar JuneState System Safeguard Strategy

Critical Success FactorsCSF 1 CSF 3 CSF 7

1) Provide trainings and resources to allow staff to develop interventions forstudents who have not mastered academic objectives

1, 2, 3, 4,7, 8, 9, 10

* Teachers* Campus/DistrictCoordinators* Principals

STAAR scores will be disaggregated to identifyspecific areas of student need. Individual testperformance for special programs. Student worksamples. Instructional assessments measured increasein Reading.

State System Safeguard StrategyCritical Success Factors

CSF 1

2) Student learning activities will focus on district initiatives by performanceand needs assessments:* Develop reading, math and writing initiative* Continue to develop and implement a GT program* Review and provide for ESL/Bilingual needs (training, resources, staffing,identification, & process)* Special Education inclusion where specified by ARD.* 504 student needs* PEP Program

1, 7, 8, 9 * Campus/DistrictCoordinators* Principals

Indicators will be evaluated based on acceptablestudent performance classes.


CSF 1 CSF 2

3) Continue with the development and implementation of Response toIntervention programs.

1, 2, 8 * Principals* Counselors* DistrictInstructionalCoordinators

* RtI lists* Interventions


October 20, 2016 11:08 am

State System Safeguard Strategy4) Campus staff and administration will incorporate and support instructionalstrategies and resources that promote proficient readers.

* K-5: Guided Reading materials/DRA2/EDL2* Edgenuity* Read 180* Supplemental Resources*Anchor Charts*LLI Intervention Kits*Imagine Learning

1, 2, 3, 8,10

* Teachers* Campus/DistrictCoordinators* Principals* Counselors

* Campus Based Assessments* Appropriate State Assessments

Critical Success FactorsCSF 1 CSF 2

5) Academic performance will be increased across the curriculum through theuse of technology. Teachers will be encouraged to use integrated lesson planstied to curriculum TEKS and technology TEKS. Incorporate new ideas fromother districts visited.Purchase of program and hardware such as, but not limited to Ignite Learning,Imagine Learning, Big Brainz.

1, 2, 3, 4,10

* Teachers* TechnologyCoordinator* Principals

* Technology Walkthrough Forms* Lesson Plans

6) Priority scheduling for student receiving special services or ESL instructioninto the appropriate classes according to class size. Utilize inclusive supportwhen appropriate.

1, 2, 3 * Principals* Counselors* Special EducationCoordinator

Master Schedule

State System Safeguard Strategy7) Utilize assessments such as, but not limited to Curriculum BasedAssessments, Unit Assessments, STAAR Interactive Online Program, ECSLearning Systems, EduSmart Assessment Bank and mock STAAR tests forcampuses to help with data collection and analysis to improve the studentachievement.

1, 2, 8, 9,10

* CampusAdministrators* DistrictCurriculumpersonnel

* Copies of CBAs* Data Conference agendas

8) Purchase supplemental DRA2/EDL2 kits as needed for elementary campuses. 1, 2, 9 * Elem CurriculumCoord* ElementaryPrincipals

* DRA assessment schedule* DRA reports

State System Safeguard Strategy9) Campus staff and administration will incorporate and support instructionalstrategies, tutorials, small group instruction, and extended day/year services tomeet the individual needs of all students.

1, 2, 3, 8,10

* Teachers* Campus/DistrictCoordinators* Principal* Summer SchoolPrincipal

* Campus Based Assessments* Appropriate State Assessments* Bilingual Summer School evaluation

Funding Sources: Title III - $3400.00State System Safeguard Strategy

10) Provide substitute teachers for district initiated activities1, 2, 10 * Secondary

Curriculum Coord* Principals

* Agendas* Sign-in sheets* Improved STAAR scores


October 20, 2016 11:08 am

11) DISD will annually review the evaluation of all special programs and useresults to ensure increased student achievement.a. 504/Dyslexiab. Special Education (PI 23)c. Advance Academics (G/T)d. Student SuccessInitiativee. Career and TechnologyEducation / CTE (PI 22)f. Title Programs* Title I, Part A. ESEA* Title II, Part A. Principal/* Title II, Part D, Technology* Title III Bilingual* Title IV, SDFSCg. IDEA Part B (Preschool)h. State CompensatoryEducationi. Optional Extended YearProgram (OEYP)j. IDEA Part B - Formulak. Carl Perkins Actl. Gifted/Talentedm. Bilingual Ed (PI 25)n. State Fiscal Stabilization

1, 2, 3, 4,8, 9, 10

* Assist. Super ofFinance* ExecutiveDirector ofInstruction* CurriculumCoordinator *Personnel/Employee Benefits* Principals* CampusCoordinators

Student achievement will be periodically monitoredand reviewed by persons responsible. Periodicprogress will be made and reviewed by the DistrictEducation Improvement Committee (DEIC)

12) SSI Activities to increase student achievement in 5th and 8th Grade Mathand Reading. Including, but not limited to: After School and Saturday Schooltutorials, materials and supplies, as well as transportation.

1, 3 * CampusAdministrators* Campus Teachers

Increase in STAAR results passing


CSF 1 CSF 5 CSF 6

13) Dayton ISD will establish a culture of universal achievement in order toprepare and promote an awareness of College and Career Readiness Skills sothat all students will have unlimited opportunities post-graduation.

1, 6, 7 CampusAdministratorsCampus Counselors

District and campus activities that promote Collegeand Career Readiness Skills

= Accomplished = Considerable = Some Progress = No Progress = Discontinue


October 20, 2016 11:08 am

Goal 2: Hire highly-qualified employees, while reducing the turnover rate through mentoring, compensation, and staffdevelopment.

Performance Objective 1: Decrease employee turnover rate, while improving the quality of the workforce.

Summative Evaluation: 10% of staff will be new employees.



Critical Success FactorsCSF 1 CSF 7

1) Continue with staff training that will meet the needs of students and staff,including and not limited to:* Differentiated Instruction Strategies*Common Instructional Framework* Instructional Coaching Strategies* Sheltered Instruction Strategies* Technology Application Strategies* STAAR Preparations, such as, but not limited to: Lead4Ward, Region IV, andRegion VI*Training on the new TEKS* Balanced Literacy Strategies* Inclusive Teaching Strategies* Reading and Writing Strategies & Coaching* Science Interventions* Social Studies Publisher Training* Reading Publisher Training* LPAC Training* Meeting needs of ELLs* August Staff Development: Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum,technology, Key-Note Speaker, and GT updates* AP/IB professional development* Administrative Team professional development

1, 2, 3, 4,5, 9, 10

* AssistantSuperintendent ofStudent Services* DistrictCoordinators* Principals* Teachers* SpEd Staff

* Walkthrough forms* Sign in Sheets* Agenda

Funding Sources: Title I - $13030.00


October 20, 2016 11:08 am


CSF 1 CSF 3 CSF 6 CSF 7

2) Increase the academic rigor and academic expectations by using programssuch as, but limited to:* Training on Gifted and Talented instruction* Required 30 Hr GT Training for teachers teaching identified GT students.* Expect all GT trained teachers to get 6 hr GT update* Rice Institute 2013* Rigor, Relevance, & Relationship @ Cy-Fair ISD* SpringBoard Training for Math/ELA* CollegeBoard Conferences* No Excuse University* Empowering Writers* Frog Street Curriculum

1, 2, 3, 4,5, 8, 9, 10

* Exec Dir of C & I* DistrictCoordinators* Principals* Teachers

* Walkthrough forms* Sign in Sheets* Agenda

State System Safeguard Strategy3) Continue Job Embedded Professional Development (JEPD) to allow trainingto occur during school hours to decrease the amount of after school trainings.Training to include, but not limited to:* eCourses* Curriculum Collaboration* Differentiated Instruction* Rigor* Technology Applications in the classroom* Sheltered Instruction* Eduphoria: Aware, PDAS, Forethought, Workshop* Academic Vocabulary (TEKS Analysis)* Project Share* IEP Implementations* Differentiation for SPED

1, 2, 3, 4,9, 10

* Exec Dir of C & I* DistrictCoordinators* Principals* Teachers* SpEd staff

* Walkthrough forms* Sign in Sheets* Agenda* Summary notes


State System Safeguard Strategy4) Formalize data conferences and processes with consistency(planning/calendars) across the district. Each campus will develop a system ofincorporating conferences and intervention strategies across grade levels andcore subject areas.

1, 2, 8, 9,10

* Exec Dir of C & I* DistrictCoordinators* Principals* Teachers

* Sign in sheets* Agenda* CBA results* Technology

5) DEIC will meet at least 4 times a year. 1, 2, 6 * Exec Dir of C & I* DEIC Members

* Sign in sheets* Agendas* Minutes

Funding Sources: Local


October 20, 2016 11:08 am

State System Safeguard Strategy6) Develop a consistent and standard practice for LPACs with meetings,discussions, and trainings.

1, 2, 3, 4,9, 10

* Exec Dir of C & I* LPAC* DistrictComplianceCoordinator

* Sign in Sheets* Agendas* Minutes* Written procedures

State System Safeguard Strategy7) Reimburse teachers for fees associated with the taking and passing of the testrelated to the certification of bilingual and ESL education.

3, 4 * Human Resources* ExecutiveDirector of C&I* ComplianceCoordinator

Personnel Rosters w/ Certifications

State System Safeguard Strategy8) The district will provide a stipend for bilingual teachers.

1, 5, 6, 10Human Resources Payroll

State System Safeguard Strategy9) The district will provide a parental involvement stipend to bilingual teachers

1, 5, 6, 10Human Resources Payroll

10) District Curriculum and Instruction department will develop andcommunicate a weekly newsletter for the district regarding weekly initiativesand curriculum topics.

1, 2, 9 Exec. Dir of C & I Weekly Newsletters


11) District leadership meetings once a month with directors, coordinators, andprincipals to discuss curriculum expectations and upcoming issues.

1, 2, 4, 9 SuperintendentExec Dir of C & I

AgendaSign in SheetsMinutes


October 20, 2016 11:08 am


CSF 1 CSF 2 CSF 4 CSF 7

12) Staff will attend workshops and conferences relating to increasing academicscores for at-risk students:* Advancing Improvement in Education-School Improvement Conference* GT Leadership Conference* Regional ESCs Math Assessment Conference* Texas Assessment Conference* CREST* TASA Mid Winter* TCAT* ASCD* ELL Symposium* TABE* ESL test prep training* TASCD* ACET* TCEA* TCASE* CAST* TSCA*CAMT*TASSP* others as needed

1, 2, 3, 4,9, 10

*Assistant Sup ofStud. Services* E.D. of Fed. Prog& Acct* Principals* DistrictCoordinators* Teachers* GT Coordinator* SpEd staff

Registration documentation

Funding Sources: Title I - $500.00, Title I - $800.00, Title III - $400.00

State System Safeguard Strategy13) Provide substitutes for district initiatives such as Building LeadershipCapacity.* Common Instructional Framework* Fred Jones Classroom Management* Sheltered Instruction* Curriculum* Flippen Group:Capturing Kid's Hearts and Leadership Blueprint

1, 2, 3, 4,5, 6, 8, 9,

10

* ExecutiveDirector of C & I* Principals* DistrictCurriculumCoordinators

* Sign in Sheets

State System Safeguard Strategy14) Provide trainings for district initiatives such as Building LeadershipCapacity . * DVAT 3.0 * Cavalry Leadership Program * Sheltered Instruction *Curriculum * Flippen Group: Capturing Kids Hearts and Leadership Blueprint

1, 2, 3, 4,5, 6, 8, 9,

10

* ExecutiveDirector of C & I *Principals * DistrictCurriculumCoordinators

* Sign in Sheets


October 20, 2016 11:08 am

15) Develop innovative ways to encourage and increase the amount ofprofessional development by using online staff development, webinars, andother distant learning programs.

2, 4, 5 AssistantSuperintendent ofStudent Services,Executive Directorof HumanResources, andExecutive Directorof Federal Programsand Accountability.

Over 90% of staff take advantage of courses by theend of August 2014




October 20, 2016 11:08 am

Goal 2: Hire highly-qualified employees, while reducing the turnover rate through mentoring, compensation, and staff development.

Performance Objective 2: Recruit and maintain 100% "highly qualified" teachers and instructional paraprofessionals in order to meet state and federalrequirements.

Summative Evaluation: 100% of teachers and instructional paraprofessionals are "highly qualified."



1) Actively recruit for a bilingual staff to be employed in bilingual classrooms atall Pre-K through 5 grade levels by developing a partnership with universitieswith strong bilingual programs.

5 Human Resources Postings


State System Safeguard Strategy2) Instructional aides will have opportunities to participate in staff developmentrelating to BE/ESL student needs.

4 * Exec Dir of C & I* Principals

* Agenda* Sign in Sheets

3) Continue to implement training and notification of the Gifted and TalentedProgram for grades K-12.

1, 2, 3, 4,9, 10

* Exec Dir of C & I* GT Coordinator

* Agenda* Sign in sheets* STAAR Scores

Funding Sources: GT Allocation - $500.004) Continue to attract quality staff by setting salaries at a competitive rate withother districts of similar demographics.

5 Human Resources Salary Schedule

Funding Sources: Local5) Continue with a mentor/coach program for new teachers. 5, 10 Human Resources * Agenda

* Sign in SheetsFunding Sources: Local

State System Safeguard Strategy6) Continue to provide for ESL test prep training.FallSpringSummer

4, 5, 10 * Human Resources* ComplianceCoordinator

* Agenda* Sign in Sheets* Number of teachers with ESL certification

State System Safeguard Strategy7) Continue to reimburse teachers for ESL test

5, 10 Human Resources Number of teachers with ESL certification

8) New Assistant Principals to be trained with New Principal Induction program(Region IV) and all Assistant Principals will meet monthly with AssistantSuperintendent.

1, 2, 4, 5 * Exec. Dir of C & I* Human Resources* Principals

Completed trainings

Funding Sources: Local9) Explore a better online employee application process 5 * Director of

Technology* Human Resources

Implementation of program


October 20, 2016 11:08 am



October 20, 2016 11:08 am

Goal 3: Promote and develop opportunities to increase parental involvement, foster a strong home-school partnershipresulting in increased student achievement.

Performance Objective 1: Continue to improve parental involvement, community relations and opportunities to participate in district/campus planning.


Nov Jan Mar June1) Parents will be involved in the District and Campus Education ImprovementCommittees

1, 2, 6, 8,9, 10

* Exec Dir of C & I* DEIC* ComplianceCoordinator

* Agendas* Minutes* Sign-In Sheets

Funding Sources: Local2) Workshops and materials for the parents of LEP students, Special Educationstudents, Dyslexia students, and Gifted and Talented students will be providedto inform them of the benefits and expectations of these special programs aswell as provide strategies to assist with their children's education.* Fall* Spring*Dyslexia Parent Night

1, 2, 6 * Exec Dir of C & I* Special EducationDept.* ComplianceCoordinator* GT Coordinator* Bilingual/ESLteachers

* Agendas* Sign in sheets* Minutes

3) Use outside consultant to guide federal funded programs (TECS). 9, 10 * ComplianceCoordinator* Exec. Dir. Of C &I* AssistantSuperintendent ofFinance

* Requisitions* Expenditure Request /Purchase Order process

Funding Sources: Title I - $15321.00, Title III - $1331.004) In collaboration with the City of Dayton, the Dayton Chamber of Commerce,and the Liberty-Dayton Chamber of Commerce develop a community andparent "Parent Expo" in the summer and spring. One session for the Elementaryand one for the Secondary. Also provide for Spanish speaking parents.

6, 10 * Exec. Dir of C & I* ComplianceCoordinator

FlyersSign in Sheets

5) Attend trainings that will help the district get more parent information toincrease parental involvement activities. Such as, but not limited to:Annual Title 1 Parent Involvement Conference, Theater Fest. Parent Liaisonattended the December 2015 conference in Arlington, three zoning meetings

1, 4, 6, 10Parent Liaison Attendance to ConferenceIncrease of parental activities.




October 20, 2016 11:08 am

Goal 3: Promote and develop opportunities to increase parental involvement, foster a strong home-school partnership resulting in increased studentachievement.

Performance Objective 2: Continue to provide information, in multiple formats, to increase two-way communication between home and school.


Nov Jan Mar June1) Use a survey system with students, parents and community to develop a senseof district needs based on responses.

1, 2, 6 * Superintendent* Principals

* Implementation reports* District and campus CNAs

2) Information sent out to parents will be in both English and Spanish whenappropriate.

1, 6 Principals Sample campus correspondence

3) Continue to use school messenger as a way to communicate to parentsregarding , campus or district information, or emergency situations. Use of theapp School Way, Remind 101 and Facebook.

1, 2, 6 * District Staff (asneeded)* TechnologyDirector

School Messenger reports




October 20, 2016 11:08 am

Goal 4: Provide a safe learning and working environment for students, employees and parents, while continuing theimplementation of district initiatives for health/wellness and security.

Performance Objective 1: Provide safe, secure learning and working environment.


Nov Jan Mar June1) Implement a relationship building program for teachers and students.Possibly include "Communities in School," or other programs to help at-riskstudents.

1, 2, 4, 10* Principals* DistrictCoordinators

* Sign in sheets* Monthly Discipline referrals

Funding Sources: Title I - $10000.002) Continue to implement screening, interventions, and accommodations forstudents with tendencies toward dyslexia related disorders.

1, 4, 9 * Principals* Counselors

Minutes from 504 meetings

3) Counselors will implement conflict management and violence preventionprograms in the classrooms

1 * Principals* Counselors

Pamphlets

Funding Sources: Local4) Restraint core teams will be established at each campus 1, 4 * Special Education

* PrincipalsTrainingSign in sheets

Funding Sources: Local5) Campus administrators and employees will prohibit students from bullying &cyber-bulling other students. The district and campus administration will ensurethat district employees enforce those prohibitions.

1 * Principals* Counselors

Sign in sheetsAgendas

6) The district will reduce the number and severity of employee accidents andinjuries by providing appropriate staff training to all employees on workplacesafety.

4 AssistantSuperintendent ofStudent Services

Monthly reports




October 20, 2016 11:08 am

Goal 4: Provide a safe learning and working environment for students, employees and parents, while continuing the implementation of district initiatives forhealth/wellness and security.

Performance Objective 2: Educate students and parents on dating violence.


Nov Jan Mar June1) Develop a campus Dating Violence Committee to continue developinginformation for student handbook and student brochures.

1, 9 Counselors Monthly reports

Funding Sources: Local2) Develop a district Dating Violence Support System that will include victims,victim's families and alleged perpetrators for consistent and fair treatment.

1, 9 Counselors Monthly reports

Funding Sources: Local3) Observe Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month - February 1, 9 Counselors * Brochures

* Newsletters* Public Relations articles

Funding Sources: Local4) Promote a Teen Dating Violence Program through student handbook, studentbrochures, guidance lessons, parent meetings, and newsletters. Look intoSpanish translation.

1, 9 Counselors * Brochures* Newsletters* Agendas* Sign-in sheets




October 20, 2016 11:08 am


Performance Objective 3: Improve health/wellness of district staff.


Nov Jan Mar June1) Employees will have access to physical training and education on personalhealth and wellness in order to promote physical and mental fitness. Trainingwill include exercise activities, nutrition, stress management, and healthylifestyle instructions.

1, 10 Human Resources * Newsletters* Brochures


2) Complete state requirements for Fitness Gram assessment 10 * Principals* PE teachers /coaches* Human resources

Completed Fitness Gram report

Funding Sources: Local3) Campus involvement in district's School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)will provide input, suggestions, and advice for curriculum.

1, 10 * Human Resources* Nutrition Dept* SHAC

* Agendas* Sign in sheets* Minutes




October 20, 2016 11:08 am


Performance Objective 4: Implement Crisis Management efforts in the district.


Nov Jan Mar June1) Campus administrators will attend training on crisis and violence prevention. 1, 2, 9, 10* Principals

* Special EducationDept

* Sign in sheets

Funding Sources: Local2) All campuses will implement the District Crisis Management Plan. 1, 2, 9, 10Superintendent Copies of Campus Crisis Management Plan

Funding Sources: Local3) Campus crisis management procedures will be re-evaluated and updatedannually by the campus committee.

1, 2 * Principals* AssistantSuperintendent* Campus safetycommittee

* Agendas* Sign in Sheets* Minutes* Updated Campus Crisis Management Plan

Funding Sources: Local4) Provide district staff information/training on:* Crisis Prevention* Laws on Restraint* Campus wide positive behavior intervention systems

1, 2, 9, 10* Principals* AssistantPrincipals* Special EducationDept

* Sign in sheets* Agendas

Funding Sources: SpEd Local



October 20, 2016 11:08 am

Goal 5: Promote multiple proven pathways to graduation and credit recovery.

Performance Objective 1: Reduce drop out and retention rates


Nov Jan Mar June1) Each campus committee will set specific criteria for summer schoolattendance and publish this criteria to parents. The criteria will include parentalcosts, eligible students, curriculum requirements, and attendance.

1, 9, 10 * CampusPrincipals* CurriculumDepartment

* Summer school enrollment* Parent communication

Funding Sources: LocalState System Safeguard Strategy

2) Counselors will identify at-risk students and assign interventionstrategies/programs such as, but not limited to: Edgenuity, Study Island, etc.

1, 2, 9 Campus counselors Documentation of intervention strategies.


State System Safeguard Strategy3) Saturday school will be offered to provide an assisted make-up environment

1, 2, 9 * Campuscounselors* Campusprincipals

* Sign in sheets* attendance records


4) Ninth grade drop out recovery program will continue to be implemented1, 2, 9 * DHS Principal

* DHS AssociatePrincipal

Drop out report

Funding Sources: Local5) Continue with the Accelerated Alternative Education Program (AAEP),grades 9-12.

1, 2, 9 * DHS Principal*AAEP Principal

enrollment




October 20, 2016 11:08 am


Performance Objective 2: Provide and monitor appropriate interventions for At-Risk students.


Nov Jan Mar June1) Continue the District Alternative Education Program. 1, 9 * Superintendent

* DAEP principalPersonnel records


2) All students who are deemed academically, behaviorally, or emotionally at-risk will be assigned a mentor.Richter: PALS programKMB: PALS program

1, 2, 9 Counselors Monthly reports




October 20, 2016 11:08 am


Performance Objective 3: Increase student attendance.



1) Campus plans will include strategies to increase student attendance to thedistrict goal of 96%.

1, 2, 6 * Principals* AssistantPrincipals* Attendance Clerks* PEIMS Clerks

Monthly & 6 week attendance reports.

Funding Sources: Title I



October 20, 2016 11:08 am


Performance Objective 4: Provide college/career information to students and parents.


Nov Jan Mar June1) Planning guides (with Spanish versions), which provide informationconcerning higher education admissions and financial aid opportunities, will beconstructed and used with parents, students, teachers and counselors at themiddle school, junior high, and high school level.

1, 2, 6, 9 Counselors Planning guides


2) Information, in both English and Spanish, regarding higher educationadmissions and financial aid will be discussed to parents and students throughCollege Nights at the junior high level and high school.

1, 2, 6 Counselors * Agendas* Minutes* Sign in Sheet

Funding Sources: Local3) Campuses will be involved in "Generation Texas" college awarenessactivities.

1, 6 * Principals* Counselors

* Newsletters* Calendars

Funding Sources: Local4) Provide current information and resources to students and parents regardingplans of study based on career clusters

1, 2 * CTE Coordinator* CTE teachers* Counselors* ComplianceCoordinator

Enrollment in CTE courses

Funding Sources: Local5) Provide information to parents and students in grades 6-12 regarding theHispanic Forum at the George R. Brown Convention Center

1, 4, 6 Campus Counselors Parent and student sign-in sheets




October 20, 2016 11:08 am

State System Safeguard Strategies

Goal Objective Strategy Description1 1 1 Provide trainings and resources to allow staff to develop interventions for students who have not mastered academic objectives

1 1 2

Student learning activities will focus on district initiatives by performance and needs assessments: * Develop reading, math andwriting initiative * Continue to develop and implement a GT program * Review and provide for ESL/Bilingual needs (training,resources, staffing, identification, & process) * Special Education inclusion where specified by ARD. * 504 student needs *PEP Program

1 1 3 Continue with the development and implementation of Response to Intervention programs.

1 1 4Campus staff and administration will incorporate and support instructional strategies and resources that promote proficientreaders. * K-5: Guided Reading materials/DRA2/EDL2 * Edgenuity * Read 180 * Supplemental Resources *Anchor Charts*LLI Intervention Kits *Imagine Learning

1 1 7Utilize assessments such as, but not limited to Curriculum Based Assessments, Unit Assessments, STAAR Interactive OnlineProgram, ECS Learning Systems, EduSmart Assessment Bank and mock STAAR tests for campuses to help with datacollection and analysis to improve the student achievement.

1 1 9 Campus staff and administration will incorporate and support instructional strategies, tutorials, small group instruction, andextended day/year services to meet the individual needs of all students.

1 1 10 Provide substitute teachers for district initiated activities

1 1 13 Dayton ISD will establish a culture of universal achievement in order to prepare and promote an awareness of College andCareer Readiness Skills so that all students will have unlimited opportunities post-graduation.

2 1 1

Continue with staff training that will meet the needs of students and staff, including and not limited to: * DifferentiatedInstruction Strategies *Common Instructional Framework * Instructional Coaching Strategies * Sheltered Instruction Strategies* Technology Application Strategies * STAAR Preparations, such as, but not limited to: Lead4Ward, Region IV, and Region VI*Training on the new TEKS * Balanced Literacy Strategies * Inclusive Teaching Strategies * Reading and Writing Strategies &Coaching * Science Interventions * Social Studies Publisher Training * Reading Publisher Training * LPAC Training *Meeting needs of ELLs * August Staff Development: Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum, technology, Key-NoteSpeaker, and GT updates * AP/IB professional development * Administrative Team professional development

2 1 2

Increase the academic rigor and academic expectations by using programs such as, but limited to: * Training on Gifted andTalented instruction * Required 30 Hr GT Training for teachers teaching identified GT students. * Expect all GT trainedteachers to get 6 hr GT update * Rice Institute 2013 * Rigor, Relevance, & Relationship @ Cy-Fair ISD * SpringBoard Trainingfor Math/ELA * CollegeBoard Conferences * No Excuse University * Empowering Writers * Frog Street Curriculum


October 20, 2016 11:08 am

Goal Objective Strategy Description

2 1 3

Continue Job Embedded Professional Development (JEPD) to allow training to occur during school hours to decrease theamount of after school trainings. Training to include, but not limited to: * eCourses * Curriculum Collaboration * DifferentiatedInstruction * Rigor * Technology Applications in the classroom * Sheltered Instruction * Eduphoria: Aware, PDAS,Forethought, Workshop * Academic Vocabulary (TEKS Analysis) * Project Share * IEP Implementations * Differentiation forSPED

2 1 4 Formalize data conferences and processes with consistency (planning/calendars) across the district. Each campus will develop asystem of incorporating conferences and intervention strategies across grade levels and core subject areas.

2 1 6 Develop a consistent and standard practice for LPACs with meetings, discussions, and trainings.

2 1 7 Reimburse teachers for fees associated with the taking and passing of the test related to the certification of bilingual and ESLeducation.

2 1 8 The district will provide a stipend for bilingual teachers.2 1 9 The district will provide a parental involvement stipend to bilingual teachers

2 1 12

Staff will attend workshops and conferences relating to increasing academic scores for at-risk students: * AdvancingImprovement in Education-School Improvement Conference * GT Leadership Conference * Regional ESCs Math AssessmentConference * Texas Assessment Conference * CREST * TASA Mid Winter * TCAT * ASCD * ELL Symposium * TABE *ESL test prep training * TASCD * ACET * TCEA * TCASE * CAST * TSCA *CAMT *TASSP * others as needed

2 1 13Provide substitutes for district initiatives such as Building Leadership Capacity. * Common Instructional Framework * FredJones Classroom Management * Sheltered Instruction * Curriculum * Flippen Group:Capturing Kid's Hearts and LeadershipBlueprint

2 1 14 Provide trainings for district initiatives such as Building Leadership Capacity . * DVAT 3.0 * Cavalry Leadership Program *Sheltered Instruction * Curriculum * Flippen Group: Capturing Kids Hearts and Leadership Blueprint

2 2 1 Actively recruit for a bilingual staff to be employed in bilingual classrooms at all Pre-K through 5 grade levels by developing apartnership with universities with strong bilingual programs.

2 2 2 Instructional aides will have opportunities to participate in staff development relating to BE/ESL student needs.2 2 6 Continue to provide for ESL test prep training. Fall Spring Summer2 2 7 Continue to reimburse teachers for ESL test

5 1 2 Counselors will identify at-risk students and assign intervention strategies/programs such as, but not limited to: Edgenuity,Study Island, etc.

5 1 3 Saturday school will be offered to provide an assisted make-up environment5 1 4 Ninth grade drop out recovery program will continue to be implemented


October 20, 2016 11:08 am

Goal Objective Strategy Description

5 2 2 All students who are deemed academically, behaviorally, or emotionally at-risk will be assigned a mentor. Richter: PALSprogram KMB: PALS program

5 3 1 Campus plans will include strategies to increase student attendance to the district goal of 96%.


October 20, 2016 11:08 am

District Funding Summary

Title IGoal Objective Strategy Resources Needed Account Code Amount

2 1 1 Common Instructional Framework-Tracy Hurst 2115-13-999-24-6299 $13,030.002 1 3 806 technologies...CIP training 2114-13-999-24-6411 $100.002 1 12 AIE Conference-Sept (Porter) - Registration and Hotel 2114-13-999-24-6411 $500.002 1 12 ACET Conference - May- Registration and Hotel 2114-13-999-24-6411 $800.002 1 15 EduHero-Region 6 2114-13-999-24-6299 $3,000.003 1 3 TECS 2114-21-999-24-62910 $15,321.003 1 5 211513999990006411 $1,000.004 1 1 $10,000.005 1 2 $25,000.005 3 1 $0.00

Sub-Total $68,751.00Title IIIGoal Objective Strategy Resources Needed Account Code Amount

1 1 9 $3,400.002 1 12 ELL Symposium - Mar (Cumbie) Registration & Hotel 2634-21-999-25-6411 $400.003 1 3 TECS 2634-21-999-25-62910 $1,331.00

Sub-Total $5,131.00LocalGoal Objective Strategy Resources Needed Account Code Amount

2 1 5 $0.002 1 10 $0.002 2 1 $0.002 2 4 $0.002 2 5 $0.00


October 20, 2016 11:08 am

2 2 8 $0.003 1 1 $0.003 2 3 $0.004 1 3 $0.004 1 4 $0.004 1 6 $0.004 2 1 $0.004 2 2 $0.004 2 3 $0.004 2 4 $0.004 3 1 $0.004 3 2 $0.004 3 3 $0.004 4 1 $0.004 4 2 $0.004 4 3 $0.005 1 1 $0.005 1 3 $0.005 1 4 $0.005 1 5 $0.005 2 1 $0.005 2 2 $0.005 4 1 $0.005 4 2 $0.005 4 3 $0.005 4 4 $0.005 4 5 $0.00

Sub-Total $0.00


October 20, 2016 11:08 am

SpEd LocalGoal Objective Strategy Resources Needed Account Code Amount

4 4 4 $0.00Sub-Total $0.00

GT AllocationGoal Objective Strategy Resources Needed Account Code Amount

2 2 3 $500.00Sub-Total $500.00

Grand Total $74,382.00


October 20, 2016 11:08 am

2016-2017 district improvement plan dayton independent ... · cross-curricular collaboration on...

Documents