Takoma Park Elementary School 2014-2015

Takoma Park
Elementary School
2014-2015
STUDENT AND
STAKEHOLDER FOCUS
Based on the results of
current data, students need
daily opportunities for
differentiated instruction
in all subject areas with an
emphasis on reading and
math.
FACULTY AND STAFF
FOCUS
Teachers will:
..Participate in macro and micro
professional learning to
implement structures and
processes of small group
instruction
...conduct meetings to examine
student work to guide
instruction
…explore PARCC assessment
in order to identify critical
instructional strategies
Leaders will:
...support teachers in planning
for small group instruction
…conduct meetings to examine
student work to guide
instruction (Core Team, grade
level data chats)
LEADERSHIP
Vision: Parents, staff and the community will teach students to
believe in themselves by communicating high expectations while
providing a safe and positive learning environment. Students will
have opportunities for critical thinking, problem-solving and
inquiry to learn more about the world around them through diverse
learning experiences.
Mission: Be positive, work hard and do your best.
*The vision and mission statement will be communicated at staff
meetings, team meetings, staff development trainings,
parent/teacher conferences, PTA meetings, school newsletters,
teacher newsletters and Back-to-School Night. Data chats and
quarterly reviews will be used to monitor progress.
PERFORMANCE
RESULTS
What measures will tell
us we have met our
goal? (summative data)
See Attached Sheet
STRATEGIC PLANNING
To increase by 3% the African American, Hispanic, FARMS,
LEP and Special Education students’ performance as measured
by MAP-P and mCLASS through improving the experience of
daily classroom instruction for all students within differentiated
small groups.
PROCESS MANAGEMENT
Leadership Team will:
 Meet quarters one, two & three to discuss our school’s
progress and to make adjustments to school-wide action
plans.
 Plan staff development based on school improvement
plan and staff needs.
Grade Level Teams will:
 Create team action plans.
 Meet weekly for team planning with Core Team member
participation.
 Meet to discuss, prioritize and problem-solve student
achievement needs.
Parents & Community will:
 Support our school-wide efforts to improve reading by
providing supplementary reading materials and facilitate
the Scholastic book fair.
 Lead Junior Great Books groups for selected students in
grade one.
 Provide additional reading support for kindergarten and
grade 2 struggling readers.
MEASUREMENT,
ANALYSIS, AND
KNOWLEDGE
MANAGEMENT
Administer county-wide
assessments and formative
measures:
 KRA
 mClass
 Running Records weekly for students at
or below benchmark
 Written responses for
levels J and above
 Student profile binders
(Purple)
 Teacher reflection
 ACCESS for ELL’s
(WIDA)
 Report card data
 Strategic Monitoring
Tool – Quarterly
 MAP-P