School Improvement Plan

GOAL 1		To improve mathematical skills of all students the teachers will effectively plan for and implement the MA Curriculum Frameworks for Mathematics using the enVision math resource which results in 75% of the students scoring proficient on the end of the year assessments
S	Strategic Correlations		District Vision	Interactive learning community Creative, passionate thinkers
			District Improvement Plan	Meeting the needs of all learners 21st Century teaching and learning
			School Mission or Core Values	Providing opportunities for cognitive growth
M	Key Measurements		1. F.A.S.T/ aMath ( Grade 1) 2.enVisions math assessments (Kindergarten/ Grade 1) 3. Get Set for School : Numbers ( Pre Kindergarten)
A	School Leadership		Principal will work with Grade Level Instructional Leaders to plan professional development activities for grade level team times, faculty meetings, early-release day and in-service days Principal will create opportunities for teacher collaboration Principal will provide opportunity for peer observations
	Faculty and Staff		Teachers will use F.A.S.T/ enVisions and Get Set for School: Numbers assessment data to inform instruction including tiered interventions Teachers will implement the parent component of the enVisions math resource Teachers will routinely incorporate math into morning meetings to support the spiral review component of learning Teachers will actively participate in professional development activities A Family Math Night will be held to share strategies that can be used at home to reinforce learned standards to enhance student achievement
	Students (if applicable)		Students will be active participants in all lessons
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T	Key Milestones and Completion Date		Progress monitoring for all students receiving interventions Benchmark assessments in September, January and May June 2015

GOAL 2		To improve literacy skills of all students the teachers will effectively plan for and implement the MA Curriculum Frameworks for English Language Arts using a balanced literacy program which results in 80% of students meeting the end of the year benchmark
S	Strategic Correlations		District Vision	Interactive learning community Creative, passionate thinkers
			District Improvement Plan	Meeting the needs of all learners 21st Century teaching and learning
			School Mission or Core Values	Providing opportunities for cognitive growth
M	Key Measurements		1. F.A.S.T/ aReading 2.Development Reading Assessment ( DRA) 3. Get Set for School ( Pre Kindergarten)
A	School Leadership		Principal will work with Grade Level Instructional Leaders to plan professional development activities for grade level team times, faculty meetings, early-release day and in-service days Principal will create opportunities for teacher collaboration Principal will provide opportunity for peer observations
	Faculty and Staff		Teachers will use F.A.S.T/ aReading, DRA and Get Set for School assessment data to inform instructional including tiered interventions Teachers will plan for and implement Word Study lessons following the Fountas and Pinnel Word Work framework Teachers will actively participate in professional development activities A Family Literacy Night will be held to share strategies that can be used at home to reinforce learned standards and improve student achievement
	Students (if applicable)		Students will be active participants in all lessons
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T	Key Milestones and Completion Date		Meet grade level benchmarks June 2015

GOAL 3		Mile Tree students will demonstrate positive behavior in class and in all school wide activities as a result of the Responsive Classroom approach as evidenced by a 15% reduction in student behavioral referrals
S	Strategic Correlations		District Vision	Interactive learning community Creative, passionate thinkers
			District Improvement Plan	Meeting the needs of all learners 21st Century teaching and learning
			School Mission or Core Values	Providing opportunities for cognitive growth
M	Key Measurements		Discipline referrals Bust tickets Decrease classroom interruptions resulting in more classroom instruction and learning time
A	School Leadership		Principal ensures supports and materials for the full implementation of the Responsive Classroom Approach Principal will review bus behavior expectations will students School Adjustment Counselor will implement the Social Thinking® curriculum in small groups and in classrooms
	Faculty and Staff		Fidelity with the Responsive Classroom I and Responsive Classroom II Teachers model positive language and use it proactively with discipline Provide Social Thinking® as a small group intervention and whole class instructional support Mile Tree School will have a faculty representative(s) on the HWRSD Responsive Classroom committee
	Students (if applicable)		Students know that the same general behavioral expectations are the same in all areas of the school including the classroom, hallways, related arts, the cafeteria, at recess and on the bus Students demonstrate the core values ( respect, responsibility, integrity and honesty) in their daily actions throughout the school and on the bus
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T	Key Milestones and Completion Date		Reduction in discipline referrals reduction in bus tickets Increase in academic learning time June 2015