Draft 3-6-07

 

 

               

College Station

 Independent School District

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN

2007-2008

 

 

 

 


    AVID

§         Goal 1  Academic Success:                               Objective  D3, E2

§         Goal 2  Unique Needs:                                     Objective  A1

§         Goal 3  Scientific Research:                               Objective  A1, C3

 

    Achieve Texas

§         Goal 1  Academic Success:                               Objective  C1

§         Goal 4  Parents and Community:                       Objective  C3

 

    Coordinated School Health

§         Goal 2  Unique Needs:                         Objective  D1

 

    Coordinated Behavior Management Plan

§         Goal 5  Safe, Supportive Environment: Objective B1, B2,  C1, C2

 

    Curriculum Mapping

§         Goal 1  Academic Success:                               Objective  B2

§         Goal 3  Scientific Research:                               Objective  B1, B2

 

    Culture of High Expectations

§         Goal 1  Academic Success:                               Objective  A3

§         Goal 2  Unique Needs:                                     Objective  A2, A3, B1

                                                                                   

    Design Qualities/Student  Engagement

§         Goal 1  Academic Success:                               Objective  A1, B1, D1, E1

§         Goal 3  Scientific Research:                               Objective  A3, C2

 

    Dropout Prevention

§         Goal 1  Academic Success:                               Objective  B4

 

    Dual Credit

§         Goal 1  Academic Success:                               Objective  C5

 

    Early Interventions

§         Goal 1  Academic Success:                               Objective  D2

§         Goal 2  Unique Needs:                         Objective  C1

 

    Evaluate Student Achievement

§         Goal 1  Academic Success:                               Objective  B3

 

    Instructional Technology

§         Goal 3  Scientific Research:                               Objective  C5, C7

 

    Intervention

§         Goal 2  Unique Needs:                         Objective  C2, C3

§         Goal 3  Scientific Research:                               Objective  C4

§         Goal 5  Safe, Supportive Environment:  Objective B3

 

    Monitor Curricular Material

§         Goal 3  Scientific Research:                               Objective  C1

 

    NTI/EEI Update

§         Goal 3  Scientific Research:                               Objective A2

 

    Outreach Initiatives

§         Goal 4  Parents and Community:                       Objective  A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, B3, C1, D1, D2

 

    Post-Secondary Transition Awareness

§         Goal 1  Academic Success:                               Objective  C2, C3, C4

§         Goal 4  Parents and Community:                       Objective  C2

 

    Principal Planning Process

§         Goal 1  Academic Success:                               Objective  A2

 

    School Safety

§         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

§         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.

 

Goal 1

Activity

Person Responsible

Resource/Cost

Time Frame

Evaluation

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

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

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goal 1:  All Students Will Achieve Academic Success

 

            Objective B:  All students will pass the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills in 2007-2008.

                                                                                                                                                                                          

Goal 1

Activity

Person Responsible

Resource/Cost

Time Frame

Evaluation

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

 

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

 

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.

 

 


 

Goal 1:  All Students Will Achieve Academic Success

 

            Objective B:  All students will pass the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills in 2007-2008.

 

Goal 1

Activity

Person Responsible

Resource/Cost

Time Frame

Evaluation

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 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goal 1:  All Students Will Achieve Academic Success

 

Objective C:  The district will provide higher education and career/technology education preparation and awareness

                     for all students.

 

Goal 1

Activity

Person Responsible

Resource/Cost

Time Frame

Evaluation

C1

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 Texas

 

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

 

 

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

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

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

 

 

 

 

Goal 1:  All Students Will Achieve Academic Success

 

            Objective D:  Student TAKS performance will reflect a reduced achievement gap.

 

Goal 1

Activity

Person Responsible

Resource/Cost

Time Frame

Evaluation

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

 

D2

Provide additional early interventions for identified kindergarten and first grade students at risk of not performing on grade level