Draft
DISTRICT
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
2007-2008
► AVID
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Goal 1
Academic Success: Objective
D3, E2
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Goal 2
Unique Needs: Objective A1
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Goal 3
Scientific Research: Objective A1, C3
► Achieve
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Goal 1
Academic Success: Objective C1
§ Goal 4 Parents and Community: Objective C3
► Coordinated School Health
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Goal 2
Unique Needs: Objective D1
► Coordinated Behavior Management Plan
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Goal 5
Safe, Supportive Environment: Objective
B1, B2, C1, C2
► Curriculum Mapping
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Goal 1
Academic Success: Objective B2
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Goal 3
Scientific Research: Objective B1, B2
► Culture of High Expectations
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Goal 1
Academic Success: Objective A3
§ Goal 2 Unique Needs: Objective A2, A3, B1
► Design Qualities/Student Engagement
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Goal 1
Academic Success: Objective A1, B1, D1, E1
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Goal 3
Scientific Research: Objective A3, C2
► Dropout Prevention
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Goal 1
Academic Success: Objective B4
► Dual Credit
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Goal 1
Academic Success: Objective C5
► Early Interventions
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Goal 1
Academic Success: Objective D2
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Goal 2
Unique Needs: Objective C1
► Evaluate Student Achievement
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Goal 1
Academic Success: Objective B3
► Instructional Technology
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Goal 3
Scientific Research: Objective C5, C7
► Intervention
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Goal 2
Unique Needs: Objective C2, C3
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Goal 3 Scientific
Research: Objective C4
§ Goal 5 Safe, Supportive Environment: Objective B3
► Monitor Curricular Material
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Goal 3
Scientific Research: Objective C1
► NTI/EEI Update
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Goal 3
Scientific Research: Objective A2
► Outreach Initiatives
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Goal 4
Parents and Community: Objective A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, B3, C1, D1, D2
► Post-Secondary Transition Awareness
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Goal 1
Academic Success: Objective C2, C3, C4
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Goal 4
Parents and Community: Objective C2
► Principal Planning Process
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Goal 1
Academic Success: Objective A2
► School Safety
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Goal 5
Safe, Supportive Environment: Objective
A1, A2
► Staff Development for ESL/Bilingual
§ Goal 3 Scientific Research: Objective C6
► Ten Components of School-wide Campus
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Goal 1
Academic Success: Objective B5
Goal 1: All Students Will Achieve Academic Success
Objective A: In all tested grade levels and subject areas, each African American, Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student group will exceed the state average on TAKS tests.
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Goal 1 |
Activity |
Person Responsible |
Resource/Cost |
Time Frame |
Evaluation |
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A1 |
Each campus will focus upon staff development and implementation of the Design Qualities to address student engagement |
-Director for Curriculum - Deputy Supt for C&I - Campus Principals - Curr. Coaches & Instr. Coaches |
- Title II Funds - Local Funds $100,000 Total |
July-June |
- Staff development plans reflect Design Qualities sessions - All student groups exceed the state averages in each TAKS test area |
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A2 |
Each campus principal will develop a
clear and compelling academic/instructional focus based on campus needs identified
through the principal planning process |
- Exec Director for Accountability and Planning - Deputy Supt for C&I - Campus Principals |
Staff Time |
July-June |
- Planning documents will reflect the principal’s map for student success - All student groups exceed the state averages on all TAKS tests |
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A3 |
Establish a culture of high expectations that is based on core values and a common belief system |
- Superintendent - Deputy Supt for C&I - Campus Principals |
- Title II Funds - Local Funds $100,000 Total |
July-June |
All student groups exceed the state averages on all TAKS tests |
Objective B: All students will pass the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills in 2007-2008.
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Goal 1 |
Activity |
Person Responsible |
Resource/Cost |
Time Frame |
Evaluation |
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B1 |
Each campus will focus upon staff development and implementation of the Design Qualities to address student engagement |
- Director for Curriculum - Deputy Supt for C&I - Campus Principals - Curr. Coaches & Instr. Coaches |
-Title II Funds - Local Funds $100,000 Total |
July- June |
- Staff development plans reflect Design Qualities sessions - Student passing rate on 2007-08 TAKS |
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B2 |
Develop a process to ensure equal access to curriculum standards through Curriculum Mapping. |
- Director for Curriculum - Deputy Supt for C&I - Curr. Coaches |
Staff Time |
July- June |
- Documents which reflect the process for equal access - Curr maps submitted upon end-of-year checkout - The walkthrough observation process is revised to include equal access component |
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B3 |
The district will evaluate student achievement in the following programs: Title I, Bilingual/ESL, LEP, Gifted and Talented, Special Education, Career and Technology Education and students in at risk situations. |
- Exec Director for Accountability and Planning - C&I Directors |
Staff Time |
Completed by October 2007 |
Programs evaluated and analyzed and all students pass the TAKS. |
Objective B: All students will pass the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills in 2007-2008.
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Goal 1 |
Activity |
Person Responsible |
Resource/Cost |
Time Frame |
Evaluation |
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B4 |
The district will provide support for the students at risk of dropping out of school by providing supplemental instruction through instructional resources and staff development resources, including through an alternative education program |
- Director for Special Programs - Principals |
$937,210.39 State Comp Ed Funds to include at least 18.5 teaching units |
July-June |
Completion rate at 95% or higher, drop out rate for grades 7-8 below 1%, all students pass the state mandated exams |
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B5 |
Title I, Part A campuses will implement the ten components of a school-wide campus to maximize student learning and achievement |
- Principals - Academic Coordinators |
Title I, Part A Funds $1,000,000 |
July- June |
Campus Improvement Plans |
Objective C: The district will provide higher education and career/technology education preparation and awareness
for all students.
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Goal 1 |
Activity |
Person Responsible |
Resource/Cost |
Time Frame |
Evaluation |
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Research and develop a plan for implementation of Achieve Texas |
- Director for CATE - Counselors |
Staff Time |
July-June |
Document which
reflects a plan for Achieve |
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C2 |
Enlist local businesses to recruit students and support post- secondary transition awareness for special education students |
- Director of Public Relations - Director of Special Services - VAC teachers - HS Sp Ed Dept Head |
Staff Time |
July-June |
List of new businesses who support Sp Ed students as employees |
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C3 |
Collaborate with the TAMU Early Outreach program to identify and recruit students for post secondary education |
Director for CATE |
Staff Time |
July-June |
- Students recruited to attend post secondary education - Campus Guidance Plans - CATE Handbook |
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C4 |
The district will provide information regarding curriculum choices that prepare students for success beyond high school, including colleges, universities and technical schools |
- Director for CATE - Counselors - Principals |
Staff Time |
July-June |
Counseling Guidance Plans; Transition Plans; CATE Handbook; Counselor Handbook; Course Selection Guide |
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C5 |
Explore opportunities for expanding the Dual Credit program |
- Deputy Supt for C&I - High School Principal |
Staff Time |
July-Dec |
Dual Credit Program expanded |
Objective D: Student TAKS performance will reflect a reduced achievement gap.
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Goal 1 |
Activity |
Person Responsible |
Resource/Cost |
Time Frame |
Evaluation |
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D1 |
Each campus will focus upon staff development and implementation of the Design Qualities to address student engagement |
- Director for Curriculum - Deputy Supt for C&I - Campus Principals - Curr. Coaches & Instr. Coaches |
-Title II Funds - Local Funds $100,000 Total |
July- June |
- Staff development plans reflect Design Qualities sessions - Student passing rates on 2007-08 TAKS |
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D2 |
Provide additional early interventions for identified kindergarten and first grade students at risk of not performing on grade level |