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EARLY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN

2017-2018

Wes Beck, Superintendent Reca Godfrey, Chief Academic Officer

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Early ISD District Improvement Plan

2017-2018

School Board Approved on: October 16, 2017

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Table of Contents

Mission Statement………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Core Values ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 District Improvement Team………………………………………………………………………………. 6, 7 Comprehensive Needs Assessment Process………………………………………………………….. 8, 9 Comprehensive Needs Assessment (Summary of Findings)………………………………………… 10-13 State Compensatory Education ………………….……………………………………………………… 13 State Compensatory Education Program Evaluation/Needs Assessment………………………….. 14-17 State Compensatory Education Eligibility Criteria……………………………………………………… 18 Federal, State, and Local Funding Sources……………………………………………………………. 19 District Goals and Objectives…………………………………………………………………………….. 20 District Action Plan………………………………………………………………………………………… 21 District Strategies Improvement Plan…………………………………………………………………… 22-40

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Vision

Early ISD students are equipped, encouraged, and engaged to their full potential in achieving their personal, academic, and individual definition of

success.

Motto

“What Starts Here, Changes the World”

Mission Statement

Our mission for Early ISD is to provide a safe, secure environment for individual growth and development of the whole child and to prepare our students socially, emotionally, and academically to meet the demands of today’s ever changing world.

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Early Independent School District Core Values

At Early ISD we value:

Portraying of a positive school climate throughout the district where visitors feel welcome.

Modeling of high ethical standards by employees working together as a team to educate

students.

Preparing EISD students to be life-long learners that are responsible and possess strong

work ethics.

Promoting positive, productive, and professional relationships between staff, students, and

parents.

Educating students with challenging, relevant, and quality instruction.

Hiring highly qualified staff members that are well trained and hold students to high

expectations.

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2017-2018 District Level Planning Committee

Name

Position Parent, Business, Community,

Teacher, etc.

Beth Day Primary Teacher

Gayle Smith Primary Teacher

Sheryl Carothers Primary Teacher

Gisele Grimes Elementary Teacher

Karen Fleet Elementary Teacher

Raemi Walker Elementary Teacher

Mona Tumlinson Middle School Teacher

Kimberly Simpson Middle School Teacher

Sally Davis Middle School Teacher

Gail WoodRush High School Teacher

Kate Black High School Teacher

Lindy Mason Parent

Paula Hale Parent

Philip Scott Parent

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2017-2018 District Level Planning Committee (continued)

Name

Position Parent, Business, Community,

Teacher, etc.

Stephanie Johnston Business

Beverly Hohertz Business

Cayla Furry Business

Meldina Mitchell Community

Chalet Moore SPED Director

Lila Mobley ACE Director

Paula Kinnin ESL Teacher

Diann Biddle LIFT Teacher

Dayna Prochaska Dean of Students

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Comprehensive Needs Assessment

A Comprehensive Needs Assessment was conducted with the Committee on September 21 & 28, 2017.

Participants in Attendance Data Sources Examined

Cayla Furry

Gayle Smith

Paula Kinnin

Karen Fleet

Kate Black

Jeanne Melton

Gail Wood-Rush

Lindy Mason

Beverly Hohertz

Lila Mobley

Mona Tumlinson

Chalet Moore

Sharon Watson

Campus handbooks

Code of Conduct handbook

Employee handbook

School calendar

Schedules

Wellness Policy

Accountability Summaries

Title 1 Parent survey

EISD comparative Data

TEA Accountability Summary

TAPR

TELPAS Report

College-related information

At-Risk Data

PBMAS

Principals Reports

At-Risk Data

Transfer Students

McKinney Vento Eligibility

SHAC components

Parent involvement policy

Campus Schedules

Inservice Schedule

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Comprehensive Needs Assessment (continued)

Participants in Attendance Data Sources Examined

Kimberly Simpson

Sheryl Carothers

Sally Davis

Lindy Mason

Stephanie Johnston

Diann Biddle

List of forms sent home to parents

New employee orientation

Campus Participant Report

School participation survey for EISD employees

Technology Plan

Kilgo as a scope and sequence

Parents & Family Engagement Plan

Newsletter

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Comprehensive Needs Assessment:

Summary of Findings

Identified Areas of Strength and Concern

Areas of Strength Data Source

Attendance in all student groups above state average of 97.9% 2015-2016 TAPR

Graduation rate of 95.8 2015-2016 TAPR

ACE Program provides after school tutoring and enrichment programs

for K-8 students. After school staff tutoring and engagement.

ACE Grant

All 4 campuses Met Expectations. HS MS & ELEM achieved

distinctions. Above state average on testing

2017 accountability summary

Structured programs in place to minimize student behaviors that create

a negative environment (bullying, harassment, etc.))

Campus records—Counselors classroom visits. Teaching

Children Sexual Integrity, cultural clubs and organizations,

DAEP

Safe environment—clean, well maintained and remodeled facilities, no

violent acts on campuses

Maintenance records, discipline records

100% HQ on Paraprofessionals Staff Records

Vertical and horizontal instructional alignment, benchmarking results,

RTI process in place K-12. Grade level meetings.

New Curriculum scope and sequence K-12, benchmark reports,

Dyslexia/RTI documentation

High levels of parental and community involvement throughout district

Texas Connect. Website. School Messenger. ACE muffins w/Mom and

Donuts w/Dad. Website. School Messenger. ACE Lights On

Afterschool Event and Color Run. Many Family Engagement

activities through ACE

School support organizations, campus visitor records, and

parent survey

Campus schedules organized to provide tutorials and to maximize

instructional time while minimizing disruptions. HS offers scheduling

into 5 different academies.

Campus schedules

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Very Active SHAC committee SHAC modules

PTC/Booster Clubs/Longhorn Pride/Community Relationships Sign In sheets/Appearances at events/reward

708 college credit hours earned by EHS students including AP exams EHS records

$1,574.205 in scholarships at EHS. High scores on AP exams EHS records

Superintendent of the Year/Principal of the Year for 2017-2018 Region 15 acknowledgement

Areas of Concern Data Source

More positive communication with parents. Explore new/innovative

ways to communicate w/parents. Web pages updated by all staff.

Title 1 Survey

District site based committee input

Sufficient training in programs Moby Max, Istation, staff development days

Increased scores for SPED 3-8 in Reading, Science, & Writing

EOC ELA SPED

PBMAS Report

Address missed distinctions at MS and Elem Accountability Summary

Address safeguards at all campuses Accountability Summary

Create a positive atmosphere on all campuses/ACE where parents or

anyone that comes on campus feels very welcome. Motivational

speakers for staff.

Title 1 Survey/Teacher input

Increase in all student progress Accountability Summary

46% of students went backwards in Reading

Increase in Hispanic scores; improve in all special Populations

Accountability Summary

Technology training and ongoing support. Training for all teachers in

differentiated instruction.

Local professional development requests

Funding to continue structured programs to minimize student behaviors

that create a negative environment (bullying, harassment, etc.)

Federal, state, local focus on decreasing bullying and

harassment

Alignment opportunities for teachers across the curriculum. Teachers Campus schedules, Teacher input. Accountability summaries

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to be provided more time to plan, research, dissect data and prepare for

classroom instruction. PLC (Public Learning Communities) for all

campuses in order for teachers to collaborate with one another and

plan. ACE Site Coordinators collaborate with teachers to align ACE

activities with regular school day.

Renewal of ACE grant Last year for the ACE grant

Teacher-Student Ratio. Retention of EISD teachers. Provide

opportunities and comparable salaries for teachers.

Teacher input.

Enhanced effectiveness of instruction through increased integration of

technology into instruction. Videoing lessons whenever possible for

students and parents to view at night for help on homework. Improve

infrastructure, replace aging equipment, focus on state-of-the-art

technology, and update software. Seeking of grant money to help in

budgeting. Variety of technology resources available through ACE for

differentiated instruction and alignment.

Staff, parent, and student input

Enhance activities that will promote success in minorities and low

social economic students. Social Emotional curriculum taught in ACE.

PBMAS Report.

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Summary of Findings - Narrative

Early I.S.D. is one of the largest employers in the town of Early. The ISD employees over 200 staff members and educate almost 1200 students. Early is especially

known for its high standard of academics and high expectations for its students. Early HS received all 7 distinctions on accountability ratings. Early MS earned 4 of

their 7 possible distinctions. Early is well known in the area as a high achieving and high expectations school district. The EISD Superintendent, Wes Beck was

selected Region XV Superintendent of the Year. Principal, Robert Weyman, was selected Principal of the Year for Region XV. Early has an abundance of parents

that support and dedicate their time to the district. Early has dedicated staff members, and their top-quality instruction contributes to an excellent learning

environment. Early I.S.D.’s 3-AA enrollment has currently at 1180. The student/teacher ratio remains within the 22:1 ratio except in Kindergarten and Second

Grade. The district has hired an aide to assist in those classes. Grades 5 through 12 are also fortunate enough to have small classes. All paraprofessionals are

Highly Qualified. Targeted professional development continues to be a priority for the district and staff had two weeks of scheduled time for professional

development before the start of the 2017-2018 school years. This is the last year for the TX21st CCLC ACE grant, which is a highly competitive grant awarded to

very few school districts. The ACE and EISD will be seeking grant money that would supplement the program which would allow it to continue.

According to the 2015-2016 PEIMS fall collection, student ethnicity is 72% white, 22 % Hispanic, 2% African-American, 1 % Asian, and with 46% of the students

qualifying as economically disadvantaged and 39% of the students are at-risk. According to the most recent TAPR report, the graduation rate is 95.8%. 92 % of all

Hispanics graduated. Attendance for all student groups is >95%.

According to the 2016-2017 State Accountability Report, the District and all four campuses were rated “Met Standard” which is the highest rating, with Early High

School earning all seven possible distinction awards and Early Middle School earning four of the seven possible distinction awards. 100% of our students

participated in state assessments with grades 3-12 taking STAAR and grades K-2 taking TPRI. The district needs improved scores in Reading, Writing, Science, and

Social Studies. Special Education students 3-8 need to pass STAAR at a higher rate also EOC ELA scores need to improve.

As a District, the scores for TAPR revealed that the EISD scores equaled or exceeded the states and/or region’s average scores, except for the fifth grade math and

science. 84% of all students met the STAAR standards. 87% of white students met the standards while 76% of Hispanic students met the standards. 77% of

economically disadvantaged students met the standards. Approximately 50% of our special education students’ scores met standard. The quantity of African

American students who tested was below the minimum required for calculations.

RTI has been aligned from K-12 and teachers are having opportunities to spend more time in their classrooms. The district has on staff a Dyslexia/RTI Coordinator

to help with both programs and streamline the paperwork. Opportunities for additional accelerated instructional time, tutorials, remediation, and computer assisted

instruction, and/or alternate materials and supplies in order to meet students’ academic expectations and to decrease dropouts for all student groups are priorities.

EISD has a very active and productive ACE program that helps students after school with tutoring, homework, and enrichment programs.

Progress continues to be made in the integration of technology into instructional practices. The District is updating the 5 year technology plan and setting goals in

Safety and Physical facilities to be obtained over the next five years. The high school has implemented BYOD “Bring Your Own Device”. There is a need for the

staff to have opportunities to be trained in specific areas.

Campus schedules are organized to provide tutorials and to maximize instructional time while minimizing disruptions. Our Primary, Elementary, and Middle School

campuses are schoolwide Title 1 schools. Early ISD is a part of the SSA at Region XV and plans to continue this agreement.

While parent and community involvement are high, expanded opportunities for involvement and improved communication with parents and the community are

crucial.

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State Compensatory Education This District has written policies and procedures to identify the following:

Students who are at risk of dropping out of school under state criteria

Students who are at risk of dropping out of school under local criteria—no local criteria

How students are entered into the SCE program

How students are exited from the SCE program

The cost of the regular education program in relation to budget allocations per student and/or

instructional staff per student ratio

Total SCE funds allotted to this District: $755,888 Total FTEs funded through SCE at this District: 8.71% The process we use to identify students at risk is: Counselors, principals, and teachers collaborate in reviewing the 13 state criteria for SCE services at the beginning of the school

year, when students enroll, and if situations change for specific students. The students who meet any of the 13 state criteria

qualify for assistance and are provided assistance through tutorials, additional technology options, individual and small group

interventions, and other programming options that meet the needs of the students.

The process we use to exit students from the SCE program who no longer qualify is: EXITING PROCEDURES for the SCE program depend upon the specific criteria under which the student qualified for SCE

assistance. Please consult the attached chart in the Appendix for specific criteria for entering and exiting the State

Compensatory Education program at Early I.S.D.

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State Compensatory Education Program Evaluation/Needs Assessment Early I.S.D.

The 2015-2016 comprehensive, intensive, accelerated instruction program plan which targets students who have been identified

as at-risk of dropping out of school according to the 13 criteria of the State Compensatory Education program at Early I.S.D.

consists of the following opportunities based on the student needs on each campus: structured tutorials during the school day,

before-school and after-school structured tutorials, an aide to assist with supplemental instruction which may include technology-

based instruction, progress monitoring, ACE program and additional supplemental instruction in areas indicated by disaggregated

assessment data on all students, focusing on special reports on at-risk students. Teachers provide targeted help for at-risk students

based on the needs shown by the assessment data reports, analysis of other assessments, and current classroom performance.

Teachers use research-based instructional strategies to tutor students. The goals are that students will meet the standards on the

state assessments, pass their current grade level, and ultimately graduate from high school and pursue a successful career.

Upon evaluation of the effectiveness of this program the committee finds that, with 39.7% of the student

population designated at-risk based on the 13 state criteria, the educational needs of these students must be specifically addressed,

especially in writing, math and science. Since many of the special education students may also qualify as at-risk based on meeting

at least one of the 13 state criteria, additional supplemental assistance and supports must be provided. The disaggregated data for

EISD Drop Out Data

State Average Drop Out Data

2013-2014

2014-2015 2013-2014 2014-2015

Grades 7-8

0.0% 0.0% 0.5 0.3

Grades 9-12

0.8% 0.2 2.2% 2.1

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each individual student will be the foundation of the supplemental assistance that each at-risk student receives. Periodic progress

monitoring data will assist the teachers and instructional aides with their instructional decisions for these students.

Teachers will teach all TEKS, including technology TEKS, during the school year incorporating research-based instructional designs and delivery.

All tested state assessment objectives will be taught before scheduled state assessment testing dates.

Structured tutoring will be offered daily to re-teach concepts not mastered by students.

Teachers will differentiate instructional approaches with students having difficulties.

Teachers who administered the state assessments will access disaggregated Eduphoria Aware reports for their subject areas.

Disaggregated data will be used to plan instructional design and delivery.

Emphasis will focus on improvement in all core subject classes.

District staff development will continue to focus on analyzing and organizing assessment results.

The core curriculum area teachers will continue to develop and refine their scope and sequence utilizing the research and tools

developed by Margaret Kilgo and the new EISD curriculum/scope and sequence.

District-wide benchmarks/formative assessments (including technology formative assessments) will be administered to all students.

Teachers will continue to research successful strategies to assist lower achieving students and student groups so that they will be

successful learners and will be motivated by success to complete high school. Efforts will continue to be made to engage all families.

A technology focus group will continue to develop a plan for increasing the district’s technology infrastructure and staying current

with new technological developments that are intended to improve our students’ performance and motivation to complete high

school. The group will also research technology formative assessments that are available for K-12.

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State Compensatory Education

State of Texas Student Eligibility Criteria:

A student under 21 years of age and who: 1. Is in prekindergarten – grade 3 and did not perform satisfactorily on a readiness test/assessment

given during the current school year. 2. Is in grades 7-12 and did not maintain a 70 average in two or more subjects in the foundation

curriculum during a semester in the preceding or current school year OR is not maintaining a 70 average in two or more foundation subjects in the current semester.

3. Was not advanced from one grade to the next for one or more school years (students in pre-k and k that are retained at parent request are not considered at-risk).

4. Did not perform satisfactorily on a state assessment instrument, and has not in the previous or current school year performed on that instrument or another appropriate instrument at a level equal to at least 110 percent of the level of satisfactory performance on that instrument

5. Is pregnant or is a parent 6. Has been placed in an AEP during the preceding or current school year 7. Has been expelled during the preceding or current school year 8. Is currently on parole, probation, deferred prosecution, or other conditional release 9. Was previously reported through PEIMS to have dropped out of school 10. Is a student of limited English proficiency 11. Is in the custody or care of DPRS or has, during the current school year, been referred to DPRS 12. Is homeless 13. Resided in the preceding school year or resides in the current school year in a residential placement facility in the district, including a detention facility, substance abuse treatment facility, emergency shelter, psychiatric hospital, halfway house, or foster group home.

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Federal, State and Local Funding Sources Federal funding sources that will be integrated and coordinated with State and Local funds to meet the needs of all students

Program/Funding Source

Federal Programs

Title 1, Part A $161,398

Title II, Part A (TPTR) $ 25,522

Part III, Part 3 (LEP) $ 1, 123

Part IV, Part 4 (technology) $ 10,000

Carl Perkins $ 8,455 SSA

ACE Program $ 607, 090

State Programs/Funding Source

STATE LOCAL

Career/Technology Education $758,362 58% to Direct $438,753

$439.850 Services

State Compensatory Education $755,888 52% to Direct $398,847

$393,062 Services

High School Allotment $97,700 Supplemented by -0-

Local funds

Gifted/Talented $41,330 Supplemented by $ 35,127

Local funds

Special Education $834,949 52% to Direct -0-

$434,173 Services and

Supplemented by

Local funds

Bilingual/ESL Program $7,416 Supplemented by $ 55,046

By local

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District Goals and Objectives

2017-2018

GOAL #1: Early ISD will provide an educational program that is student centered and academically focused to meet the individual needs of all students.

Objective 1: All student groups will be in the “Approaches” category on the STAAR test. All four campuses will receive all applicable distinctions designations in 2018. Objective 2: EISD students in all populations will show progress in all subjects targeting Reading and Math. Objective 3: EISD will effectively use technology for educating our students and also for tracking progress in all academic areas.

Goal #2: Early ISD will secure and retain effective staff that is reflective of and responsive to the districts’ student body.

Objective 1: EISD will be appropriately trained in order to provide the most up to date and quality instruction to our students. Objective 2: EISD will hire qualify staff that are committed to our students and the administration will provide the tools to make them successful.

GOAL #3: Early ISD will work to partner with all stakeholders in our students education. This includes parents, businesses, and community participants. Objective 1: EISD staff will provide a quality education that will prepare our students for post-secondary education and a lifelong career. Objective 2: EISD will encourage and promote parent involvement in their student’s education. Objective 3: EISD will strive to work with local businesses and community people in educating our student’s and building pride in our school system.

GOAL #4: Early ISD will be provided a safe, supportive, and secure environment. Objective 1: EISD administrators and staff will always put the safety of our students first and foremost. Objective 2: EISD will strive to be transparent in matters that effect the education of our students. Objective 3: EISD administrators and staff will not tolerate bullying amongst our students. Objective 4: EISD students will educate the whole child, not only in academics but also in character, community, and self-discipline.

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EARLY ISD

2017-2018

District Strategic Improvement Plan (Goals, Objectives, and Strategies)

“What Starts Here, Changes the World”

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District Goal 1: Early ISD will provide an educational program that is student centered and academically focused to meet the individual needs of all students. Objective 1.1: All student groups will be in the “Approaches” category on the STAAR test. All four campuses will receive all applicable distinctions designations in 2018. Summative Evaluation: 2018 STAAR accountability rating and 2017-2018 TAPR report indicates 80% or above in all subgroups and all shows that all distinction designation Stars are earned.

Strategic Activity

Staff Responsible Resources Needed

Time line Evidence of Implementation

Adequate Progress

Yes No N/A

RTI will be streamlined across the district.

RTI Coordinator Principals CAO

Professional Development

2017-2018 School year

Tier 1-3 documentation and special education referrals

SPED teachers will be trained in teaching strategies for students at multiple levels and differentiated instruction

Principals Staff Special Education teachers

SSA with Region XV

Year Round Increased STAAR scores for all subgroups including special education

EISD Curriculum and scope and sequence will be aligned with TEKS K-12 in all subjects. Focus on Math for 17-18.

Administration Principals Teachers/staff

Professional Development TEKS Resource System

Year Round Improved Reading and Math scores on STAAR accountability Periodic grade reports 3/6 weeks grades

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Student assessment data will disaggregated for all students focusing on special populations.

Principals Teachers Counselors ACE Site Coordinators

EDUPHORIA program & training. STAAR Data Benchmark Data

Spring Lesson Plans Data RTI STAAR results Report Cards

EISD will use Title 2 money to hire a 3rd grade teacher to lower the teacher/student ratio.

Superintendent Administrators

Title II funds $25,522

2017-2018 School year.

STAAR report card results. Progress reports 3/6 week grades

Teachers will hold tutorials until 4:00 Monday-Thursday

Teachers Administrators

Compensatory funds

2017-2018 School year.

SLO reports Principal walk through

EISD ACE will provide academic assistance for all students in need.

EISD ACE Project Director EISD ACE Site Coordinators EISD ACE Teachers

TX 21st CCLC grant funds

2017-2018 School Year

Progress reports 3/6 weeks grades Report Cards STAAR results

Title 1 funds will be utilized to increase scores and close the educational gap between low income students and other students.

Superintendent CAO Principals Title 1 Staff

Title 1 Funds MS=39% Elem=31% Prim=33% Local funds Interventions SSA w/Region XV

2017-2018 school year

STAAR scores Report cards Inventories Progress Reports

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Objective 1.2: EISD students in all populations will show progress in all subjects targeting Reading and Math. Summative Evaluation: Computer generated progress reports will show that 80% of students met or exceeded progress.

Moby Max and Istation will be utilized according to the RTI schedule for progress monitoring

Principals Staff RTI coordinator

Sufficient training in purchased programs. IMA funds $7885

Year Round Computer generated progress monitoring reports. STAAR scores

Focus will be placed on progress of upper level students as well as lower level students.

Principals Staff RTI coordinator

Computer generated reports for success

Year Round Student progress reports STAAR reports including Sub groups Lesson Plans

The district will provide Dyslexia/Reading interventions to identified students.

Dyslexia Teacher Dyslexia Coordinator Principals Teachers

Local funds Streamlined paperwork Staff Development

Year Round Dyslexia numbers Reading scores Lesson Plans

Title 1 funds will be utilized to increase scores and close the educational gap between low income students and other students.

Superintendent Principals Title 1 Staff

Title 1 Funds MS=39% Elem=31% Prim=33% Local funds Interventions SSA w/Region XV


STAAR Results Report Cards Inventories Progress Monitoring

ACE will provide before and after school homework

EISD ACE Staff Ongoing collaboration with

EISD ACE Staff Facilities TX 21st CCLC


Improved Academic scores

Strategic Activity



Adequate Progress

Yes No N/A

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assistance, project based learning opportunities, hands-on learning opportunities, and extended learning classes for those failing or at-risk of failing.

district and campus personnel.

Grant funds STEM projects MindWorks curriculum

EISD teachers will participant in the SLO process.

Principals Staff

Year Round Teacher developed reports.

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Objective 1.3: EISD will effectively use technology for educating our students and also for tracking progress in all academic areas. . Summative Evaluation: EISD will implement a technology plan of action developed with the input of all stakeholders to be in place for the 2017-2018 school years.

I station will be used in K-2 to follow the progress of students in Reading. Moby Max will be used K-8 for progress monitoring in Math and 9-12 for monitoring of SPED. .

Teachers Principals

Sufficient training in programs. IMA $7885

Ongoing STAAR tests Report Cards Progress Monitoring

Teachers will use the EDUPHORIA AWARE to disaggregate data and use specific information to increase scores for individual students and provide early interventions.

Principals Counselors Teachers

Euphoria Aware SSA w/Region XV Training

Year Round STAAR results Progress reports

Smart Boards and Promethean Boards provided in classrooms,

Principals Teachers Technology Department

Technology Funds Training

Ongoing Lesson Plans Principal Walk Through

Strategic Activity



Adequate Progress

Yes No N/A

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including special education, to provide an interactive learning experience.

EISD will provide students a curriculum enriched by technology.

Technology Department Principals Teachers ACE

Technology Funds, local funds, Region XV Title IV funds $10,000

Ongoing Lesson Plans Principal walk through

Teachers will create and keep updated web pages

Superintendent Principals Teachers Technology Department

Service Center Technology Teachers

Year Round Lesson Plans Professional Development Logs

Maintain student instruction on Internet Safety and Use.

EISD ACE Teachers Principals Technology department


EISD web page Lesson Plans Walk Through by Principals.

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District Goal 2: EISD will secure and retain effective staff that is reflective of and responsive to the districts’ study body. Objective 2.1: EISD will be appropriately trained in order to provide the most up to date and quality instruction to our students. Summative Evaluation: 100% of all staff at EISD will be teaching in his/her field of certification.

All paraprofessionals will be HQ on Title 1 campuses.

CAO Principals

Region XV Service Records Title 1 funds

On Going Service Records HQ Report

Teachers in the EISD school district will be teaching in the field they are certified.

CAO Principals Teachers

Year Round Service Records PR1500

Teachers and paraprofessionals will participate in scientifically based research training targeted to their area of instruction.

CAO Principals Teachers

Region XV Training Opportunities

Year Round Staff Development records

EISD ACE will participate in Professional Development in identified areas of need by EISD

EISD ACE Staff ACE Staff TX 21st CCLC Grant funds


Successful student learning implementation of effective teaching strategies and organization.

Strategic Activity



Adequate Progress

Yes No N/A

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Objective 2.2: EISD will hire quality staff that are committed to our students and will also be provided the tools necessary to make them successful. Summative Evaluation: 100% of the hires will be going through the campus site based committees. 100% of professional development days will be designed to enable all staff to be successful in his/her classrooms.

Teachers and paraprofessionals will participate in scientifically based research training targeted to their area of instruction, especially students at-risk.

Principals Teachers

Region XV Online access

Ongoing Certificates on record

Staff will be training in Dyslexia, ESL, and accelerated instruction for LIFT students.

Chief Academic Officer Dyslexia/RTI coordinator

Yearly Sign In Sheets

Teachers will coordinate the curriculum and the assessment instruments to ensure alignment.

Principals Teachers

EISD curriculum

Ongoing

Lesson Plans Walk Through

Training in recognition and prevention of harassment including sexual harassment, dating violence, reporting child abuse and maltreatment,

Chief Academic Officer PEIMS coordinator Principals Teachers ACE

Online access Beginning of the spring semester

Certifications on record

Strategic Activity



Adequate Progress

Yes No N/A

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bullying, and suicide will be provided for all staff at EISD. The district will continually examine our recruitment and retention strategies.

School Board Superintendent Administrators

Service Center Ongoing Retention records

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Goal 3: EISD will work to partner with all stakeholders in our students education. This includes parents, business, and community participants. Objective 3.1 – EISD staff will provide a quality education that will prepare our students for post-secondary education and a lifelong career. Summative Evaluation: 90% of all EISD graduates will be registered for post-secondary education whether it is a junior college, 4 year college, technical school, or on the job training.

Transition assemblies will be provided from Primary to Elementary, Elementary to MS, and MS to high school.

Principals Teachers Counselors

Spring 2018 schedules

Increased participation in dual credit classes and AP classes.

Principal Counselor

Computer Lab Partnership w/local colleges

Year round Student schedules

Algebra 1 will be

taught at MS

Principal Teachers

2016-2017 school year

Class schedule

A comprehensive guidance program will assist students in developing the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary for a broad range of

Superintendent Counselors Principals ACE College and Career readiness requirements

Curriculum Year Round Four year plans Personal Graduation Plan Career inventories Schedules Career/post-secondary educational

Strategic Activity



Adequate Progress

Yes No N/A

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career opportunities

opportunities

Teachers will work with students from all populations to help him/her to register and be successful in post-secondary education.

Teachers Administrators Counselors

Go room at high school. Title III $1,123

Ongoing Acceptance letters

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Objective 3:2: EISD will encourage and promote parent involvement in their student’s education. Summative Evaluation: Sign in sheets will be filled with parent signatures and surveys will indicate parents’ participation in various events. EISD will endorse an active SHAC that meets four times a year.

Chief Academic Officer Nurses PE

Four times a year Minutes and committees posted on website.

Title 1 survey will be conducted each year. More participation will be solicited to gain beneficial info.

Chief Academic Officer

Survey Monkey January 2018 Survey results

EISD will strive to involve our Hispanic families and to celebrate their cultures.

Administrators Teachers

Title III $1,123 Year Round Lesson Plans Walk through Sign In sheets

EISD will routinely submit program updates, events, and parent communication to be put on the EISD website.

Teachers Technology

Updated information

Year Round Website

EISD will strive to involve parents and family members of all ages and grade levels.

Superintendent Principals CAO ACE

Website, Facebook, Newsletters

Year Round DIP/CIP committees, SHAC, PTC, and various committees throughout the district. EISD ACE Community Task

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Force ACE Parent Advisory Council

EISD ACE will provide parent nights on Primary, Elementary, and Middle School campuses that focus on homework assistance.

EISD ACE Family Engagement Specialists Facilities TX 21st CCLC Grant Funds


EISD ACE Parent Survey Increased positive community relations Increased parent/community impact/involvement Increased student learning.

The EISD ACE team will actively pursue grants to continue their program.

EISD ACE staff Administration

EISD ACE Family Engagement Specialists Awarded Grants

Grant awarded to EISD ACE.

Campuses will make every effort to decorate and look “Kid Friendly” throughout the hallways and also in entry ways.

Teachers Administration

Materials 2017-2018 School Year

Hallways and entry ways decorated.

EISD ACE presented to the public a Hidden in Plain Sight demonstration

EISD ACE Team 21st Century ACE grant

September 2017

Reduce in drug and alcohol incidents.

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Objective 3.3: EISD will strive to work with local businesses and community people in educating our student’s and building pride in our school system. Summative Evaluation: Each campus will provide at least three opportunities a year for local businesses to be involved in student activities, decisions making committees, and volunteer opportunities.

The district will plan activities that open the doors of the school to the community.

Superintendent Principals Teachers EISD ACE

Veterans Day celebration City wide pep Rally.

City wide parade.

Year Round Open House Parent Conferences Title 1 Meeting Parent and community surveys Sign in sheets

Businesses will be asked to serve on committees and provide input in students’ futures.

Superintendent Principals CAO Teachers EISD ACE Community Task Force

Year Round DIP/CIP sign in sheets Surveys Attendance logs

EISD ACE will increase effective communications and public relations by partnering with the community and businesses of Early.

EISD ACE Staff Shared arrangements between EISD and EISD ACE

EISD ACE Staff Facilities TX 21st CCLC Grant funds


EISD ACE Parent survey Increased positive community relations. Increased parent/community impact/involvement. Increased student learning.

Strategic Activity



Adequate Progress

Yes No N/A

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Goal 4: EISD students and staff will be provided a safe, supportive, and secure environment. Objective 4.1: EISD administrators and staff will always put the safety our students first and foremost. Summative Evaluation: EISD will score 100% on safety audits.

EISD will implement a Guardian Program to protect our students and staff.

School Board Superintendent All EISD staff

2018-2019 Plan in place

Outside doors and entrances leading to students will be locked at all times.

Administrators Teachers

Ongoing On site visits

Fire drills, tornado drills, and lock downs will be practiced.

Principals Teachers

Twice a year Documentation Safety Logs

EISD will utilize cameras to deter inappropriate behavior and to make sure there is no one in the halls that are not supposed to be there.

Superintendent Administrators Teachers

Cameras At all times Decrease in discipline referrals Camera tapes

Strategic Activity



Adequate Progress

Yes No N/A

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Objective 4.2: EISD will make every effort to be transparent in matters that effect the education of our students . Summative Evaluation: 90% of parents will respond to surveys stating they are satisfied with the way EISD keeps them informed in all matters of their child’s education.

EISD website will be updated continually with all relevant information.

All Staff Web Page Ongoing Web Page Newspaper Facebook

Board meetings date and time will be posted.

Superintendent Monthly Window at Administration Building

Minutes will be posted monthly on web site

Superintendent Technology Dept.

Monthly Web Page

Open door policies on all campuses.

Superintendent Principals

Ongoing Surveys

School messenger will be used to keep parents informed about anything pertaining to school.

Principals Teachers EISD ACE staff

School Messenger Ongoing Phone calls to parents

Strategic Activity



Adequate Progress

Yes No N/A

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Objective 4.3: EISD administrators and staff will not tolerate bullying amongst our students.

Summative Evaluation: There will be less than 5% valid bullying incidents reported to administrators.

EISD will have a no tolerance approach to bullying incidents.

Administrator Dean of Students

Ongoing Discipline reports Discipline referrals

EISD will have the means for a parent or student to report bullying anonymously.

Administrators Dean of Students Counselors

App on phones Ongoing Any reports of bullying

Counselors will provide classroom guidance on the harmful effect bullying has on other students.

Counselors Curriculum Ongoing Reporting of bullying incidents.

Provide Bullying Protocol

Principals Code of conduct EISD Bullying Policy

Spring of 2017 Counseling reports

EISD Ace will provide Teen Truth Bullying instruction during the afterschool program.

EISD ACE Staff Teen Truth: Rising Up Curriculum

Ongoing Discipline reports Discipline referrals

Strategic Activity



Adequate Progress

Yes No N/A

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Objective 4.4: EISD staff will educate the whole child, not only in academics but also in character, community, and self-discipline.

Summative Evaluation: Discipline referrals will drop by 50% during the 2017-2018 school years.

Counselors will maintain safety plans for students in crisis.

Counselors

Curriculum On going Less reported incidents

Provide counseling options and assistance/intervention for student victims of teen dating violence, bullying, hazing, sexual abuse of children, other forms of intimidation and suicide prevention

Counselors Curriculum On going Less reported incidents

Maintain random student drug testing

Principals Superintendent

Drug testing company


Decrease in drug and alcohol related incidents.

Outside doors will be locked and visitors will be asked to sign in at the front office.

Principals Secretaries Teacher EISD ACE staff

Teen Truth: Rising Up Curriculum

On going Sign In sheets Physical sight that doors are locked.

EISD ACE will provide character education instruction during the

afterschool program.

EISD ACE Staff Teen Truth: Rising Up Curriculum

On going Less reported incidents

Strategic Activity



Adequate Progress

Yes No N/A

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