Campus Improvement Plan
Ridgecrest Elementary School 2022-2023
- Mission Statement, Vision, Core Values
- Comprehensive Needs Assessment
- Goal 1: Student Achievement
- Goal 2: Student Support
- Goal 3: Safe Schools
- Goal 4: Fiscal Responsibility
- Campus Funding Summary
Mission Statement, Vision, Core Values
Spring Branch Independent School District
Ridgecrest Elementary School
2022-2023 Campus Improvement Plan
Mission Statement
Student success is our mission.
Vision
Building an environment of excellence where every child perseveres and problem solve with compassion.
Core Values
Every Child
We put students at the heart of everything we do.
Collective Greatness
We, as a community, leverage our individual strengths to reach challenging goals.
Collaborative Spirit
We believe in each other and find joy in our work.
Limitless Curiosity
We never stop learning and growing.
Moral Compass
We are guided by strong character, ethics and integrity.
Core Characteristics of a T-2-4 Ready Graduate
Academically Prepared: Every Child finds joy in learning, has a learner's mindset and is motivated and equipped with the knowledge, skills and competencies to succeed in life.
Ethical & Service-Minded: Every Child acts with integrity, is personally responsible for their actions and is a civically-engaged community member.
Empathetic & Self-Aware: Every Child appreciates differences, forms secure relationships and cares for their own and others’ emotional, mental and physical health.
Persistent & Adaptable: Every Child is fueled by their own passions, interests and goals and perseveres with confidence and courage.
Resourceful Problem-Solver: Every Child thinks critically and creatively and applies knowledge to find and solve problems.
Communicator & Collaborator: Every Child skillfully conveys thoughts, ideas, knowledge and information and is a receptive and responsive listener.
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
- Needs Assessment Overview
- Demographics
- Student Learning
- School Processes & Programs
- Perceptions
- Data Documentation
Needs Assessment Overview
Needs Assessment Overview
Needs Assessment Overview Summary
As we complete the 202-12022 school year, our school needs have definitely been impacted by the affects of the unprecedented pandemic. We have witnessed the impact on student learning (STAAR Scores and Running Record Data), Student, Teacher and Parent Surveys, and on the overall feeling of student safety. We have a huge urgency to learn from this year and continue to regain our momentum that was interrupted by the Pandemic. We will focus on increasing our Math strength with the return of our Advanced Placement Math Program. We will focus on Reading and Writing developments and growth with the full implementation of the Teacher's College Curriculum and supplemental grammar resources. We will also hit Science heavily with our students as well enlisting the STREAM Enrichment classes as well.
Demographics
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Demographics
Demographics Summary
At Ridgecrest Elementary, we currently serve 706 students ranging from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. We have 56 certified teachers on staff serving as classroom teachers, instructional specialists, enrichment teachers and special education teachers. The Race/Ethnicity of our Students are as follows: We have 94% of our students who are Hispanic/Latino, 1.7% are African-American, 2.6% are White and 1% are Asian or other ethnicities. Among our students, 93% of them receive free/reduced lunch. Also, 75% are English Language Learners. Finally, we have 11% of students receiving Special Education Services.
Demographics Strengths
We are a school rich in more than one language proficiency, and we have children who come to us with a variety of gifts and strengths that we have the opportunity to build upon. We have 2 students who took Advanced Math in 6th Grade. We have 3% students identified as GT.
Problem Statements Identifying Demographics Needs
Problem Statement 1: Ridgecrest is in pursuit of closing the achievement gap between students who are economically disadvantaged versus those who are not. Root Cause: We will continue to increase our expectations for learning for every child by building upon their strengths.
Student Learning
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Student Learning
Student Learning Summary
Our 2022 STAAR Results were as follows: 75% of our 3rd - 5th Graders met minimum expectations in Reading, 71% of them met minimum expectations in Math, 80% of our 5th Grade students met minimum expectations in Science.
Student Learning Strengths
Problem Statements Identifying Student Learning Needs
Problem Statement 1: We need to continue to build biliteracy (English and Spanish reading and writing) in our students and critical thinking skills. Root Cause: We will build teacher capacity in building literacy skills across all content areas.
School Processes & Programs
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
School Processes & Programs
School Processes & Programs Strengths
We are a school with a large number of staff members who have served at Ridgecrest Elementary for 10 years or more. Others who have joined our family have experience in education for at least 3 - 20 years. Our teachers are dedicated to their role as educators, and they are committed raising student achievement. On top of this and most importantly, is that our staff cares about the children as individuals as well as their learning.
Through PLCs and planning sessions, the Instructional Leadership Team support teacher's effective implementation of curriculum through innovative and research-based strategies and on-going assessment practices. Teachers collaborate with each other within grade levels and across to align practices for optimal student results.
Problem Statements Identifying School Processes & Programs Needs
Problem Statement 1: Ridgecrest continues to strive to provide a strong and positive culture of learning, support and collaboration to ensure staff members needs are met. Root Cause: Teachers and staff desire to be effective in their role and to be supported in the process.
Perceptions
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Perceptions
Perceptions Summary
Our campus surveys reveal that students want to be more challenged, teachers want students to be more engagement and parents want their children to attend college.
We believe in our Spring Branch Core Values of Every Child, Moral Compass, Limitless Curiosity, Collective Greatness and Collaborative Spirit.
Perceptions Strengths
Student surveys from Panorama as well as informal student, parent and teacher feedback reveal that students believe their teachers care about them and their learning.
Problem Statements Identifying Perceptions Needs
Problem Statement 1: Ridgecrest is committed to increasing School Safety and Belonging among student surveys. Root Cause: Students continue to need support in character development and soft skills such as empathy.
Data Documentation
Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data Documentation
The following data were used to verify the comprehensive needs assessment analysis:
Improvement Planning Data
- District goals
Accountability Data
- Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) data
- Student Achievement Domain
- Student Progress Domain
- Closing the Gaps Domain
- Accountability Distinction Designations
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 versions
- STAAR Released Test Questions
- Student Success Initiative (SSI) data for Grades 5 and 8
- Running Records results
- Observation Survey results
- Istation Indicators of Progress (ISIP) reading assessment data for Grades PK-2
Student Data: Student Groups
- STEM/STEAM data
- Dyslexia Data
Student Data: Behavior and Other Indicators
- Attendance data
- Mobility rate, including longitudinal data
- Discipline records
- Student surveys and/or other feedback
Employee Data
- Professional learning communities (PLC) data
- Staff surveys and/or other feedback
- Teacher/Student Ratio
- Campus leadership data
- Campus department and/or faculty meeting discussions and data
- Professional development needs assessment data
- Evaluation(s) of professional development implementation and impact
Parent/Community Data
- Parent surveys and/or other feedback
- Community surveys and/or other feedback
Support Systems and Other Data
- Processes and procedures for teaching and learning, including program implementation
- Study of best practices
- Action research results
Goal 1: Student Achievement
Student Achievement
- Performance Objective 1 - ACHIEVEMENT
- Performance Objective 2 - EARLY LITERACY
- Performance Objective 3 - STUDENT GROWTH (PRIMARY GRADES)
- Performance Objective 4 - STUDENT GROWTH (INTERMEDIATE GRADES)
- Performance Objective 5 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION PROGRESS
Performance Objective 1 - ACHIEVEMENT
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every Ridgecrest Elementary student will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 1: ACHIEVEMENT: By June 2023, Ridgecrest Elementary will increase student performance on STAAR Grades 3-5 exams in reading and math by at least 5 points at each performance level (approaches, meets, masters).
2021-22: Reading: 76% (approaches), 43% (meets), 23% (masters); Math: 75% (approaches), 48% (meets), 22% (masters)
2020-21: Reading: 67% (approaches), 34% (meets), 17% (masters); Math: 73% (approaches), 46% (meets), 24% (masters)
Evaluation Data Sources: State Accountability Report Domain 1 (available mid- August)
| Strategy 1: The After School Academy will begin in September for Grades K-5 to address and support students who need accelerated instruction to close the reading and math achievement gap. The After School Academy will be year long. The Roadrunner Summer Camp will take place in June 2023 to help students with additional help. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Campus and District Assessments Report Cards, STAAR, DRA/EDL, MAP Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Teachers, Administration Title I Schoolwide Elements: 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 Funding Sources: Extra Pay - tutoring - 211 - Title I, Part A - 6116 - $30,000, Supplies - 211 - Title I, Part A - 6399 - $5,000, Summer school pay - professional - 211 - Title I, Part A - 6116 - $20,000, Summer School Parent Liaison - 211 - Title I, Part A - 61.6121 - $2,500 |
| Strategy 2: Teachers will receive training on the components of a balanced literacy classroom including Guided Reading and Writer's Workshop. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Running Records, MAP, Campus and District Assessments, STAAR, TELPAS Staff Responsible for Monitoring: MCL, Interventionist, Administrators |
| Strategy 3: Our Interventionists will work with teachers on instructional strategies to ensure students are reading on grade level or above. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Running Records, MAP, STAAR Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Dean of Instruction, Intervention Specialist, Administrators Funding Sources: Intervention Specialist - 211 - Title I, Part A - 6125 - $218,900 |
Performance Objective 2 - EARLY LITERACY
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every Ridgecrest Elementary student will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 2: EARLY LITERACY: By June 2023, Ridgecrest Elementary School will increase the combined % of students reading On Grade Level or Above Grade Level on the End-of-Year Running Records assessment in each primary grade, K, 1, and 2, by 8 percentage points or ≥ to 85%.
2021-22: Kindergarten 40% On/Above Grade Level; 1st Grade: 35% On/Above Grade Level; 2nd Grade: 55% On/Above Grade Level
2020-21: Kindergarten 60% On/Above Grade Level; 1st Grade: 71% On/Above Grade Level; 2nd Grade: 30% On/Above Grade Level
Evaluation Data Sources: Running Records End-of-Year Report
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Strategy 1: Teachers will attend trainings for Balanced Literacy, Phonics, and Writer's Workshop Training. |
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Strategy 2: Implement a school-wide Reading Campaign with monthly activities and incentives to increase the amount of time students are reading daily. Purchase materials for intervention for reading. |
Performance Objective 3 - STUDENT GROWTH (PRIMARY GRADES)
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every Ridgecrest Elementary student will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 3: STUDENT GROWTH (PRIMARY GRADES): By June 2023, Ridgecrest Elementary School will increase the % of students demonstrating progress in reading and math by 5% points or ≥ to 85%.
2021-22: Reading - 41% met CGI; Math - 50% met CGI (Baseline Year)
Evaluation Data Sources: BOY to EOY Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Reports Grades 1 and 2
Strategy 1: Using the Reading Academy learning, we will implement the district curriculum and ensure that phonics and phonemic awareness instruction is implemented daily as well as small group instruction.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increase MAP Scores Increase Reading Levels
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administration Instructional Leadership Team
Performance Objective 4 - STUDENT GROWTH (INTERMEDIATE GRADES)
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every Ridgecrest Elementary student will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 4: STUDENT GROWTH (INTERMEDIATE GRADES): By June 2023, Ridgecrest Elementary School will increase the % of students demonstrating progress in reading and math by 5% points or more on MOY MAP and by 10% points year over year on STAAR Progress.
2021-22: Reading - 51% met CGI; Math - 56% met CGI; 74% of STAAR Progress (Baseline Year)
Evaluation Data Sources: BOY to MOY MAP Reports Grades 3-5
Year over year STAAR progress Grades 4 and 5 (Campus Accountability Report, Domain 2A component score available in August)
| Strategy 1: In order for teachers to plan and engage students in rigorous and relevant learning activities in the classroom, teachers will be coached on how to increase the level of rigor in thinking for students through Professional Learning Communities and planning sessions. They will ensure high expectations for student achievement in the classroom for every child. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increase MAP Scores, Increase Reading Levels Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administration, Instructional Leadership Team |
| Strategy 2: In order to personalize student learning to develop critical reading skills, teachers will incorporate the blended learning model into their instructional delivery and continue to use the model of balanced literacy to ensure students growth. Purchase of guided reading books and other reading material. Librarian will purchase additional reading book for the library. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased Reading Levels, Running Records Data Tracker Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administration, Instructional Leadership Team |
Performance Objective 5 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION PROGRESS
Goals
Goal 1: STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Every Ridgecrest Elementary student will master rigorous academic standards to ensure college and career readiness.
Performance Objective 5: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION PROGRESS: By June 2023, the rate of English Learners increasing at least one Composite Score level will increase by 7 percentage points or ≥ 80%.
2021-22: TELPAS Progress Rate 39% (Based on completed TELPAS administrations in both 2021 and 2022.)
Evaluation Data Sources: State Accountability Report Domain 3
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Strategy 1:Teachers will have professional development in effective ELD strategies such as cross linguistic connections and Preview-View-Review that develop and ensure English academic vocabulary. The guidelines and specifics of the dual language program and ESL program will be reviewed for teachers. We will partner with the Bilingual/ESL department to work with Dr. Mercuri to support our K-2 English Language Instruction and implementation of ELD strategies for our 3-5 grades. |
Goal 2: Student Support
Student Support
- Performance Objective 1 - INTERVENTIONS
- Performance Objective 2 - CORE CHARACTERSITICS OF A T-2-4 READY GRADUATE
Performance Objective 1 - INTERVENTIONS
Goals
Goal 2: STUDENT SUPPORT. Every Ridgecrest Elementary student will benefit from an aligned system that supports his/her academic and social- emotional needs
Performance Objective 1: INTERVENTIONS: By June 2023, Ridgecrest Elementary School will implement TIER II interventions with students identified as needing additional supports in reading and/or math.
Evaluation Data Sources: PK-CIRCLE Assessment, Kinder-TX-KEA, Grades 1-5-MAP Strategy 1 Details Reviews
Strategy 1: Teachers will implement SMART Time to their daily schedules to provide additional small group instruction time for Tier II students needing extra support in Reading and Math.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased Reading Levels Increased MAP Scores Increased STAAR Scores
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Teachers MCL Interventionists Administrators
Strategy 2: The Instructional Leadership Team and Teachers will meet 3 times a year during 1-1 Action Plan Data Conferences to review student progress and monitor growth.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increased Reading Levels Increased MAP Scores Increased STAAR Scores
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Teachers MCL Interventionists Administrators Formative Summative Oct Jan Apr June
Performance Objective 2 - CORE CHARACTERSITICS OF A T-2-4 READY GRADUATE
Goals
Goal 2: STUDENT SUPPORT. Every Ridgecrest Elementary student will benefit from an aligned system that supports his/her academic and social- emotional needs
Performance Objective 2: CORE CHARACTERISTICS OF A T-2-4 READY GRADUATE: By June 2023, Ridgecrest Elementary School will implement at least three strategies that advance the focus on Core Characteristics for every child.
Evaluation Data Sources: Campus calendar and newsletters
Strategy 1: Ridgecrest will implement Community Circle Time and focus on our Roadrunner Character Traits and the Core Characteristics.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increase Positive Behavior Referrals Reduce Discipline Referrals
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Teachers Dean of Students Counselor Administration
Strategy 2: Teachers will reinforce monthly character traits through read alouds, writing prompts and community circle.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Increase Positive Behavior Referrals Reduce Discipline Referrals
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Teachers Dean of Students Counselor Administration
Goal 3: Safe Schools
Safe Schools
- Performance Objective 1 - SAFE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
- Performance Objective 2 - SAFETY COMMITTEE
- Performance Objective 3 - EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Performance Objective 1 - SAFE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
Goals
Goal 3: SAFE SCHOOLS. Strengthen school safety by establishing and conducting Campus Safety Committee reviews throughout the school year.
Performance Objective 1: SAFE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT: Align academic, behavior, and discipline systems to support a safe campus culture and maximize student learning.
Evaluation Data Sources: Discipline Data Dashboard, Review effectiveness of Behavior Intervention Plans
Strategy 1: Ridgecrest will implement PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) schoolwide.
Performance Objective 2 - SAFETY COMMITTEE
Goals
Goal 3: SAFE SCHOOLS. Strengthen school safety by establishing and conducting Campus Safety Committee reviews throughout the school year.
Performance Objective 2: SAFETY COMMITTEE: Strengthen school safety by establishing and conducting Campus Safety Committee reviews throughout the school year.
Evaluation Data Sources: As defined by SBISD Measures of Success (COMPASS)
Summative Evaluation: None
| Strategy 1: CAMPUS SAFETY COMMITTEE: Establish Campus Safety Committees composed of a cross section of stakeholders to look at matters related to campus safety. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Each Campus principal will recruit a safety team and provide a roster. Each campus team will meet three times per year so that all campuses will be able to refine safety practices. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administration, Counselor, Nurse, Custodian, Dean of Student Support |
| Strategy 2: HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: Participate in the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) campus safety audit. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Campus will develop action plans to address any deficiencies as a result of safety audits. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administration, Safety Committee |
Performance Objective 3 - EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Goals
Goal 3: SAFE SCHOOLS. Strengthen school safety by establishing and conducting Campus Safety Committee reviews throughout the school year.
Performance Objective 3: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS: Develop Campus Emergency Operations Procedures (EOP) that comply with SB 11, and include Standard Operating Procedures
| Strategy 1: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PROCEDURES: Campus EOP will align to the best practices from the Texas School Safety Center and the Standard Operating Procedures, such as the "I Love You Guys" Foundation. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Campus EOP is turned in and filed by September 1st Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administration |
| Strategy 2: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PROCEDURES: Update campus EOP annually and train staff at the start of each school year. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Campus procedures maintained in campus EOPs. Staff training documents maintained. EOP submitted by September 1st. Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administration, Safety Committee |
Goal 4: Fiscal Responsibility
Fiscal Responsibility
Performance Objective 1 - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Goals
Goal 4: FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY. Ridgecrest Elementary will ensure efficient and effective fiscal management of resources and operations to maximize learning for all students
Performance Objective 1: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Maintain high quality financial management practices so that financial resources provide the maximum possible support for T-2-4
Evaluation Data Sources: Year-To-Date (YTD) Budget Reports (monthly, quarterly, annually) As defined SBISD Measures of Success (COMPASS)
| Strategy 1: Conduct frequent budget meetings with Administrative Assistant to review and manage money. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Meet Timelines for Purchasing. Appropriate monies will be allocated to improve student learning and safety Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrative Team (Budget Manager and Administrative Assistant) |
Strategy 2: Conduct annual program evaluation (CATE, SCE G/T, LEP) utilizing student performance data derived from special populations for the purpose of program review and revision. Dual Language K-5 After school Program GT Program
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: MAP Data District and State Assessments Report Card STAAR
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Counselor Administration CIS Worker
Strategy 3: Develop/strengthen/monitor capacity of teachers, grade levels and departments to support measurable growth in reading proficiency as measured by an increase in growth percentage in MAP and Running Records. Teachers will be trained in Guided Reading and Writer's Workshop. The reading intervention specialist will work closely with new teachers and struggling teachers to meet students needs. Purchase guided reading materials. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Administration MAP Running Records Report Cards STAAR
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Intervention Specialist Administration
Strategy 4: Monitor progress of students failing to meet SSI promotion requirements in the previous academic year and provide accelerated instruction via supplemental materials and services. Progress will be recorded on the accelerated instructional plan; interim reports and opportunities to conference will be provided to parents of students so identified. Teachers will attend staff development on how to identify and work with struggling students in small groups to ensure success. After School tutorials will be provided for students who do not meet academic standards.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: MAP Campus and District Assessments Surveys Report Cards
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators Diagnostician Special Ed. Staff Teachers
Funding Sources: Supplies/Materials - 199 PIC 30 - At Risk School Wide SCE - 6399 - $3,000, supplies - 199 PIC 99 - Undistributed - 6399 - $3,000
Strategy 5: TECHNOLOGY - Provide opportunities, inclusive of professional development, to build capacity of teachers, principals, and other staff to integrate technology effectively into (a) challenging curricula and (b) related instructional strategies that are aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR). Continue to provide support for new teachers through the mentor program. Training on integration of technology into the instructional practices will be given to teachers. Hardware and software will be purchased for student use. RAZ Kids and/or I-Station software to be purchased for K-2 & Special Ed students. Achieve 3000 will be purchased to target 3-5 grades. See Saw will be purchased for K-5 PC's/laptops needed to update student use in the library/classrooms. Purchase of projectors for classroom teachers for student instruction, where needed. Purchase of document cameras for instructional classroom use. Purchase of IPad for Kinder Team. Purchase of headphones for all students.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Campus and District Assessments STAAR Surveys Report Cards
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators Technology Committee District Technology Staff
Funding Sources: Adaptive software, Software License - 211 - Title I, Part A - 6397 - $14,762, Projectors / IPads/Tech Hardware - 211 - Title I, Part A - 6398 - $5,000, technology accessories - 211 - Title I, Part A - 6399 - $5,000
Strategy 6: Promote parent and community engagement in drug and violence prevention programs/activities. Parenting classes through CIS and/or RGE Staff will be available for parents. Principal will hold monthly parent meetings to distribute information on intervention, prevention and how to assist help their child. Up to date district initiative will also be discussed. Examples of CIS Parenting classes: ESL classes, nutrition classes, parenting, district initiative, legal aid classes, etc.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Sign-In Sheets Participation Discipline Referrals
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators CIS Worker Counselor
Funding Sources: Supplies - parent classes - 211 - Title I, Part A - 61.6499 - $1,000
Strategy 7: Provide professional development based on level of expertise and need in the following areas: * Bullying Prevention - Teachers will be trained on identifying and preventing bullying at RGE. * Violence/conflict resolution - The counselor will train and work with students on problem-solving techniques * No Place for Hate - Ridgecrest students will participate in the NPFH activities. * CSHAC - the committee will meet bi-semester to plan healthy activities for our students and staff. * Community Circles - ongoing training and implementation of Community Circles will be planned on campus. * Behavior Support Team - the cadre will train and make presentations on the staff on how to work with students using these strategies. *System of Care - district support will be requested from this department for help with training for teachers.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Discipline Reports
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators Counselor CIS CSHAC Committee Behavior Support Team Action Based Learning Team System of Care Funding Sources: Counselor Budget - 199 PIC 99 - Undistributed - 6399 - $1,000
Strategy 8: SPECIAL EDUCATION - *Monitor LRE ratio. *Develop campus capacity to support inclusive programming for students with disabilities. Evaluate campus LRE ratio. *The diagnostician will work with teachers to ensure IEPs and BIPs are implemented.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: ARDS Report Cards STAAR District and Campus Assessments
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators Diagnostician Dean of Students Special Ed. Staff Teachers
Strategy 9: SPECIAL EDUCATION - Examine state assessment reports to evaluate progress of students with disabilities relative to ARD committee recommendations and predictions. How accurately did ARD committee recommendations predict and guide student achievement on state assessments? Staffing meetings will be scheduled to meet on students progress and any recommendations that are needed to ensure students success.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: ARD Minutes IEPs Progress Reports District & Campus Assessments STAAR
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators Diagnostician Special Ed. Staff Teachers
Strategy 10: SPECIAL EDUCATION - Ensure that Special Education staff, building administrators, and counselors are trained on and adhere to Special Education timelines and compliance requirements. District and Campus staff development will be scheduled to ensure all staff members understand compliance requirements and timelines. Purchase supplies needed in the classroom setting.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Schedules Meeting Minutes Audit
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators Diagnostician Special Education Staff Counselor
Funding Sources: Supplies - 199 PIC 23 - Special Education - 6399 - $540
Strategy 11: STATE COMP ED - Provide supplemental At-Risk services/support in the content areas: * Language Arts * Math * Science * Social Studies * LEP Intervention Specialist Intervention Specialist and Assistant Principals will develop staff development and data analysis to address support for the at-risk students in all content areas. After School Tutorials, Curriculum Nights, Family Literacy Nights, STREAM Nights and Roadrunner Saturday Camps will be provided to help at-risk students.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Campus and District Assessments STAAR Report Cards
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators Intervention Specialist Librarian LEP Intervention Assistant
Funding Sources: supplies - State Comp Ed - 199 PIC 30 - At Risk School Wide SCE - 6399 - $10,020, supplies - Student State Comp Ed - 211 - Title I, Part A - 6399 - $5,000, Paper - State Comp Ed - 199 PIC 99 - Undistributed - 6399 - $4,940, Other Payroll Payments - ESSR - 282 ARP21 (ESSER III Campus Allocations) - 11.6116 - $123,437, Medicare Benefits - ESSR - 282 ARP21 (ESSER III Campus Allocations) - 11.6141 - $710 , Workers Comp Benefits - ESSR - 282 ARP21 (ESSER III Campus Allocations) - 11.6143 - $235, Teacher Retirement Benefits - ESSR - 282 ARP21 (ESSER III Campus Allocations) - 11.6146 - $5,610
Strategy 12: Identify At-Risk students; provide them with supplemental services; and monitor progress (including continual English language development for LEP students) Materials include: manipulative, literacy materials, STAAR support, bilingual materials and After School tutoring. Intervention Specialists and Assistant Principals will develop staff development and conduct data analysis to address support for the at-risk students in all content areas. After School tutorials; STREAM Nights, Family Literacy Nights and Saturday Campus will be provided to help at-risk students. Purchase of materials for maker space. May need to purchase merchandise at HEB for Science projects and/or Family activity nights. Purchase supplies and materials for students to take home for virtual learning. Bag of supplies, reading material, books, etc.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Sign-in Sheets Running Records Progress Reports TELPAS Report Cards Campus/District/State Assessments
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators Dean of Students Interventionists Teacher Assistants Librarian
Funding Sources: supplies - 211 - Title I, Part A - 6399 - $15,000, LEP Assistant - 211 - Title I, Part A - 6129 - $30,000, supplies - 199 PIC 25 - ESL/Bilingual - 6399 - $11,160, supplies - 199 PIC 11 - Instructional Services - 6399 - $16,790, supplies - purchase of paper - 199 PIC 11 - Instructional Services - 6399 - $4,000, overage on copier - 199 PIC 11 - Instructional Services - 6399 - $2,000
Strategy 13: Develop, monitor, and evaluate campus volunteer/partnership programs that include: * recruitment * training/support * recognition of volunteers/partnerships Recognition events will be held for our volunteers and partners. The counselor and CIS manager will communicate needs and help with recruitment of volunteers and partners. They will also coordinate events for helping our community.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Volunteer Reports Sign-In Sheet
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Counselor CIS Manager Administrators
Strategy 14: TITLE II A - Provide professional development to CIT, teachers, and administrators that increases knowledge and skills related to: * vertical alignment * instructional strategies to meet the needs of diverse student populations * integration of technology into curricula and instruction for improving teaching, learning, and technology literacy * STAAR testing and the state curriculum standards (TEKS) in the content areas of English/Language Arts, social studies, and/or science, and/or math. * Dual Language Programs (to include Staff Development with Dr Sandra Mercuri) *Personalized Learning * Flexible Grouping * Small Group Instruction * This includes opportunities for teachers to be coached, attend sustained training/inservices/ workshops and/or conferences together with structured follow-up. The school will have vertical alignment meetings to discuss TEKS across the curriculum and the gaps created between grade levels. Small Group instruction will be a focus area as an acceleration strategy. Opportunities for teachers to do peer observations will be scheduled and debriefing will occur. Teachers will also be grouped in book students.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Campus and District Assessments Progress Reports T-TESS Report Cards STAAR
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators Intervention Specialists Teachers
Funding Sources: Materials - 199 PIC 11 - Instructional Services - 6399 - $3,000, Staff Development Trainers/Contractors - 211 - Title I, Part A - 6200 - $12,000, Substitutes - 211 - Title I, Part A - 6112 - $5,000, Other payroll payments - 282 ARP21 (ESSER III Campus Allocations) - 13.6116 - $5,000, Medicare Benefits - 282 ARP21 (ESSER III Campus Allocations) - 13.6141 - $73, Workers Comp Benefits - 282 ARP21 (ESSER III Campus Allocations) - 13.6143 - $24, teacher retirement benefits - 282 ARP21 (ESSER III Campus Allocations) - 13.6146 - $573
Strategy 15: Teachers/Administrators/Staff will develop understanding of the (a) Professional Development Framework and continue participation in professional development in the areas of Teaching and Learning and Leadership for Results; including (b) The Process for Designing and Delivering Effective Instruction through differentiation and technology integration. All staff will be trained in ELD and Rigor increasing strategies such as questioning.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Campus and District Assessments T-TESS STAAR
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators Intervention Specialist
Funding Sources: Substitutes - 211 - Title I, Part A - 6112 - $2,000
Strategy 16: Provide support for new teachers with ongoing mentoring and planning with certified staff. All new teachers will be provided with a mentor. Campus will provide staff development for new teachers on site. New teachers will observe veteran teachers. Support will be given to new teachers by having interventionist model lessons and conduct coaching session.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: T-TESS Retention Rate
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators Lead Mentor Interventionists Team Leader
Funding Sources: Other materials - 282 ARP21 (ESSER III Campus Allocations) - 61.6499 - $2,000
Strategy 17: Recruit and retain highly-qualified staff, defined through state, No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and local criteria, by highlighting the school and its students on the website and by participating in job fairs. Provide recruitment information on website The administration team will assist HR in attending recruiting and job fairs.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Hiring Data Retention
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administration
Strategy 18: The CIT, teachers, administrators, other staff members, and parents will collaborate and coordinate planning efforts and implementation of staff development that will build ties between parents and school. The CIT will meet monthly to discuss campus needs and agenda items relating to professional development needs. Meetings will be held with the principal for parents to voice suggestions and needs for the school in order to guide staff development. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Agendas Sign-In Sheets
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: CIT member Administration CIS Counselor
Strategy 19: PreK and K teachers develop transition strategies. Elementary campuses provide kindergarten orientation at different times and in a variety of settings. Ridgecrest will collaborate with Lion Lane to provide Kinder Round-up where the Pre-K students visit and tour Ridgecrest. Multiple Pre-K parent meeting will be scheduled in the spring to allow parents to meet teachers and tour the building. Snacks will be provided for the students.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Parent Sign in Sheets Agendas
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Kindergarten Teachers Administration Pre-K Director
Funding Sources: CNS - 199 PIC 11 - Instructional Services - 6499 - $500
Strategy 20: GIFTED AND TALENTED - Provide opportunities for G/T professional development, based on level of expertise and need, in one of the following areas: a) Nature and needs of G/T students b) Assessing and identifying G/T student needs c) Differentiating Curriculum for G/T students d) Assessing social and emotional needs of G/T students e) Creativity and instructional strategies for G/T students. A) The counselor will check to ensure that GT students are in the appropriate classes and that teacher have the certification needed to instruct them. Teachers will attend training to meet the needs of our GT students. Parent Awareness Training will be provided.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Student Portfolios T-TESS
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administration Counselor Teacher
Strategy 21: GIFTED AND TALENTED - Implement and evaluate development of differentiated curriculum for meeting needs of gifted students using instructional techniques from gifted and talented education. The Counselor will work with teachers on effective instructional strategies on how to differentiate for Gifted students.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Student Referrals for GT identification Screening Reports
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administrators Counselor Library Advanced Academic Studies
Strategy 22: GIFTED AND TALENTED - Conduct annual G/T evaluation by following the district wide procedures for referral, testing and identification of students. Emphasis on finding and identifying minority G/T students, low SES G/T students, and those students showing great potential but who are difficult to identify as intellectually-gifted. Conduct an annual G/T parent meeting to develop awareness of the program, identification, and requirements.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Sign-In Sheets Student Referrals for GT Identification S
taff Responsible for Monitoring: Bendwood Administrator Counselor Advanced Academic Studies Department
Strategy 23: COORDINATED SCHOOL HEALTH (CSH) and CIP - Steps to incorporate CSH - 1.Review the School Health Index completed by the C-SHAC 2.Identify focus area(s) for campus 3.Choose focus area(s) to place in this area of Required Elements 4.Recommended indicators for assessing CSH may be chosen from this list of approved indicators that are completed each year: School Health Index The school will conduct a health fair once a year for the community
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Fitness Gram Assessments Surveys Attendance Report Clinic Logs
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: CSHAC Committee Health Fitness Teachers Nurse CNS Manager
Funding Sources: Clinic Budget - 199 PIC 99 - Undistributed - 6399 - $2,500
Strategy 24: Review and revisit both the Home/School Compact and Parental Involvement Policy. *offer several opportunities for parent input. *develop, with parent input, current school year compact and policy in appropriate language(s) - English/Spanish. *share compact with parents and document. A parent Title I meeting will be held in the first 9 weeks of school to discuss the compact's and Parent Involvement Policy's importance with the parents. The compact and Parent Involvement Policy are included in the Title I portfolio. Follow up meetings will be held to get regular input from parents on Curriculum, Programs, and other academic and social issues.
Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Sign-In Sheets Agendas
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administration Counselor CIS
Strategy 25: Increase Parent Involvement attendance at Title I Annual Meetings, parent meetings monthly, Library Nights and/or any parent nights for parents and students. Title I Parent meetings will cover the following with parents: *standards and goals *parents' rights' *curriculum *School Report Card *Title I participation *Offer a flexible number of meetings. The Title I annual meeting will be held during a Parent Coffee to which all parents will be invited. The above topics will be covered. Will conduct monthly meetings with parents. Student homework folders will be send every Wednesdays so that parents are aware of flyers and materials being sent home. This will also give a place for parents to send notes to teachers as necessary. Student agendas for grades 3-5 will help parents see what homework is being sent home with students. Parents will be able to engage in homework help with their students. Parents and teachers will be able to also communicate with the folders. Child care will be provided for evening events for smaller children so that parents will be allowed to attend. Strategy's Expected Result/Impact: Flyers Agendas Sign-in Sheets Minutes Folders Planners/Agendas
Staff Responsible for Monitoring: Administration CIS Counselor Librarian
Funding Sources: Child care - 211 - Title I, Part A - 61.6125 - $1,000, Supplies - 211 - Title I, Part A - 61.6499 - $500, Supplies - 199 PIC 99 - Undistributed - 6399 - $9,000, supplies - 211 - Title I, Part A - 6399 - $1,938, Supplies - paper - 199 PIC 11 - Instructional Services - 6399 - $5,000
Campus Funding Summary
Campus Funding Summary
| 199 PIC 11 - Instructional Services | ||||
| Goal | Objective | Strategy | Resources Needed | Amount |
| 1 | 2 | 2 | $0.00 | |
| 4 | 2 | 11 | supplies | $16,790.00 |
| 4 | 2 | 11 | supplies - purchase of paper | $4,000.00 |
| 4 | 2 | 11 | overage on copier | $2,000.00 |
| 4 | 2 | 13 | Materials | $3,000.00 |
| 4 | 2 | 18 | CNS | $500.00 |
| 4 | 2 | 24 | Supplies - paper | $5,000.00 |
| Sub-Total | $31,290.00 | |||
| Budgeted Fund Source Amount | $31,290.00 | |||
| +/- Difference | $0.00 | |||
| 199 PIC 23 - Special Education | ||||
| Goal | Objective | Strategy | Resources Needed | Amount |
| 4 | 1 | 10 | Supplies | $540.00 |
| Sub-Total | $540.00 | |||
| Budgeted Fund Source Amount | $540.00 | |||
| +/- Difference | $0.00 | |||
| 199 PIC 25 - ESL/Bilingual | ||||
| Goal | Objective | Strategy | Resources Needed | Amount |
| 4 | 1 | 12 | Supplies | $11,160.00 |
| Sub-Total | $11,160.00 | |||
| Budgeted Fund Source Amount | $11,160.00 | |||
| +/- Difference | $0.00 | |||
| 199 PIC 30 - At Risk School Wide SCE | ||||
| Goal | Objective | Strategy | Resources Needed | Amount |
| 4 | 1 | 4 | Supplies/Materials | $3,000.00 |
| 4 | 1 | 11 | Supplies - state comp ed | $10,020.00 |
| Sub-Total | $13,020.00 | |||
| Budgeted Fund Source Amount | $13,020.00 | |||
| +/- Difference | $0.00 | |||
| 199 PIC 99 - Undistributed | ||||
| Goal | Objective | Strategy | Resources Needed | Amount |
| 4 | 1 | 4 | supplies | $3,000.00 |
| 4 | 1 | 7 | Counselor Budget | $1,000.00 |
| 4 | 1 | 11 | Paper | $4,940.00 |
| 4 | 1 | 23 | Clinic Budget | $2,500.00 |
| 4 | 1 | 25 | Supplies | $9,000.00 |
| Sub-Total | $20,440.00 | |||
| Budgeted Fund Source Amount | $20,440.00 | |||
| +/- Difference | $0.00 | |||
| 211 - Title I, Part A | ||||
| Goal | Objective | Strategy | Resources Needed | Amount |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Extra Pay - tutoring | $30,000.00 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Supplies | $5,000.00 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Summer school pay - professional | $20,000.00 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Summer School Parent Liaison | $2,500.00 |
| 1 | 1 | 3 | Intervention Specialist | $218,900.00 |
| 1 | 2 | 2 | Supplies | $5,000.00 |
| 1 | 2 | 2 | Books | $14,000.00 |
| 4 | 2 | 5 | Adaptive software, Software License | $14,762.00 |
| 4 | 2 | 5 | Projectors / IPads/Tech Hardware/Document Cameras | $5,000.00 |
| 4 | 2 | 5 | Technology accessories | $5,000.00 |
| 4 | 2 | 6 | Supplies | $1,000.00 |
| 4 | 2 | 11 | Supplies | $5,000.00 |
| 4 | 2 | 12 | Supplies | $15,000.00 |
| 4 | 2 | 12 | LEP Assistant | $30,000.00 |
| 4 | 2 | 14 | Staff Development Trainers/Contractors | $12,000.00 |
| 4 | 2 | 14 | Substitutes | $5,000.00 |
| 4 | 2 | 15 | Substitutes | $2,000.00 |
| 4 | 2 | 25 | Child care | $1,000.00 |
| 4 | 2 | 25 | Supplies | $500.00 |
| 4 | 2 | 25 | Supplies | $1,938.00 |
| Sub-Total | $393,600.00 | |||
| Budgeted Fund Source Amount | $393,600.00 | |||
| +/- Difference | $0.00 | |||
| Grand Total | $607,712.00 | |||