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

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

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	- Deputy Supt for C&I - C&I Directors - Principals	$200,000 Local Funds	August 2007	- Additional teachers employed and interventions implemented - Number of referrals for kindergarten and first grade students decreased
D3	Implement AVID at the High School (grades 9-10) and plan to expand it to include grades 7-8	- Deputy Supt for C&I - Director for Curriculum - Middle and High School Principals	- 1 FTE - $5,000 High School Allotment funds	July-Dec	- AVID implemented in grades 9-10 - Programs identified and plans for implementation at grades 7-8 developed

Goal 1: All Students Will Achieve Academic Success

Objective E: Commended Performance will exceed the State average.

Goal 1

Activity

Person Responsible

Resource/Cost

Time Frame

Evaluation

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

Implement AVID at the High School (grades 9-10) and plan to expand it to include grades 7-8

- Deputy Supt for C&I

- Director for Curriculum

- Middle and High

School Principals

- 1 FTE

- $5,000

High School Allotment funds

July-Dec

- AVID implemented in grades 9-10

- Programs identified and plans for implementation at grades 7-8 developed

Goal 2: Educational Opportunities Will Meet the Unique Academic, Social and Emotional Needs of All Students

Objective A: The percentage of African American, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged students enrolled in

advanced classes will be representative of the CSISD school population.

Goal 2	Activity	Person Responsible	Resource/Cost	Time Frame	Evaluation
A1	Implement AVID at the High School (grades 9-10) and plan to expand it to include grades 7-8	- Deputy Supt for C&I - Director for Curriculum - Middle and High School Principals	- 1 FTE - $5,000 High School Allotment funds	July-Dec	- AVID implemented in grades 9-10 - Programs identified and plans for implementation at grades 7-8 developed
A2	Fifth through eleventh grade African American, Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students will be identified, encouraged and counseled to participate in advanced courses	- Director for CATE - Counselors - Principals	Staff Time	August-January	- A list of students who are counseled to take advanced courses - Representative Group of students in advanced classes
A3	Parents of African American, Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students identified as candidates for advanced courses will be personally contacted	- Director for CATE - Counselors - Principals	Staff Time	July-December	- A list of parents contacted for their children to take advanced courses - Representative Group of students in advanced classes

Objective B: Students nominated as Gifted and Talented will be representative of the CSISD student population.

Goal 2

Activity

Person Responsible

Resource/Cost

Time Frame

Evaluation

Explore the possible screening of all kindergarten students for gifted and talented services

Director for Special Programs

$8,000

Local Funds

July-January

- Results/report compiled of the exploration for screening all kindergarten students

Goal 2: Educational Opportunities Will Meet the Unique Academic, Social and Emotional Needs of All Students

Objective C: Students identified for special education will be representative of the CSISD student population.

Goal 2	Activity	Person Responsible	Resource/Cost	Time Frame	Evaluation
C1	Provide additional early interventions for identified kindergarten and first grade students at risk of not performing on grade level	- Deputy Supt for C&I - C&I Directors - Principals	$200,000 Local Funds	August 2007	- Additional teachers employed and interventions implemented - Number of Sp Ed referrals for kindergarten and first grade students decreased
C2	Pilot Response To Intervention at two elementary school sites	- C&I Directors - Deputy Supt for C&I - Principals	Local Funds	July-June	- Number of Sp Ed referrals for kindergarten through fourth grade students decreased at pilot sites
C3	Provide staff development for teachers that focuses on the intervention strategies for diverse learners	- C&I Directors - Principals	- 10% of Bilingual/ESL Allotment - Title II funds - IDEA Part B funds	July-June	- Staff development provided - Number of Sp Ed referrals decreased

Objective D: A Coordinated School Health Program will be implemented by child nutrition services, physical education teachers,

classroom teachers, and nurses.

Goal 2

Activity

Person Responsible

Resource/Cost

Time Frame

Evaluation

A Coordinated School Health Curriculum will be implemented at each intermediate school.

- Nurses

- PE Teachers

- Science Teachers

- Director for Child

Nutrition

- Deputy Supt for C&I

$1,500

Local

August – May

- Program Implemented

- Status report presented to the School Health Education Council

Goal 3: Educational Practices Will Be Predicated on Scientifically Based Research

Objective A: Opportunities for dialogue and discussion will be created among teachers and administrators regarding the role that

relationships, expectations and school culture play in student performance and behavior.

Goal 3	Activity	Person Responsible	Resource/Cost	Time Frame	Evaluation
A1	Implement AVID at the High School (grades 9-10) and plan to expand it to include grades 7-8	- Deputy Supt for C&I - Director for Curriculum - Middle and High School Principals	$5,000 High School Allotment funds	July-Dec	- AVID started in grades 9-10 - Programs identified and plans for implementation at grades 7-8 developed.
A2	NTI/EEI Update to incorporate student engagement and technology	- Director for Curriculum - Deputy Supt for C&I - Campus Principals - Curr. Coaches & Instr. Coaches	Staff Time	July- June	- NTI/EEI training materials will reflect student engagement components
A3	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

Goal 3: Educational Practices Will Be Predicated on Scientifically Based Research

Objective B: Curriculum maps will be used to identify gaps and redundancies in the curriculum.

Goal 3

Activity

Person Responsible

Resource/Cost

Time Frame

Evaluation

Curriculum Mapping software will be updated to provide improved usability for teachers

- Director for Curriculum

- Deputy Supt for C&I

- Campus Principals

- Curriculum Coaches

$30,000 Local Funds

July- June

- Software updated

- Maps updated to reflect current year

Vertical groups will meet to revise individual and consensus maps

- Director for

Curriculum

- Campus Principals

- Curriculum Coaches

$24,000

Title II Funds

January 2008

Vertical groups meet and maps revised

Objective C: Instructional strategies will be used so that students are engaged in learning at all levels.

Goal 3

Activity

Person Responsible

Resource/Cost

Time Frame

Evaluation

Develop a process which assures that curricular materials purchased in 2007-2008 and beyond meet scientifically-based research requirements

- Director for Curriculum

- C&I Directors

Staff Time

July- June

A Process is developed which assures that curricular materials purchased in 2007-2008 and beyond meet scientifically-based research requirements

Goal 3: Educational Practices Will Be Predicated on Scientifically Based Research

Objective C: Instructional strategies will be used so that students are engaged in learning at all levels.

Goal 3	Activity	Person Responsible	Resource/Cost	Time Frame	Evaluation
C2	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 - Curriculum Coaches & Instructional 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
C3	Implement AVID at the High School (grades 9-10) and plan to expand it to include grades 7-8	- Deputy Supt for C&I - Director for Curriculum - Middle and High School Principals	- 1 FTE -$5,000 High School Allotment funds	July-Dec	- AVID started in grades 9-10 - Programs identified and plans for implementation at grades 7-8 developed.
C4	Pilot Response To Intervention at two elementary school sites	- C&I Directors - Deputy Supt for C&I - Principals	Local Funds	July-June	- Number of Sp Ed referrals for kindergarten through fourth grade students decreased at pilot sites
C5	Restructure technology specialists’ responsibilities to focus on Instructional Technology and assign work-orders to computer technicians	- Exec Director for Accountability and Planning - Deputy Supt for C&I	Staff Time		Instructional technology training provided and lessons integrated
C6	Staff development for all ESL/Bilingual certified teachers will be provided	Director for Special Programs	- 10% of Bilingual/ESL allotment - Title III Funds	July-June	- Training provided - Meet AMAO’s

Goal 3: Educational Practices Will Be Predicated on Scientifically Based Research

Objective C: Instructional strategies will be used so that students are engaged in learning at all levels.

Technology training that emphasizes the integration of technology into instruction will be provided for all teachers

- Deputy Supt for C&I

- Technology

Specialists

$8,000

Local funds

Title II Funds

July-June

Technology training provided and lessons integrated

Goal 4: Parents and Community Members Will Be Actively Engaged

Objective A: Parental involvement will be representative of the CSISD student population.

Goal 4	Activity	Person Responsible	Resource/Cost	Time Frame	Evaluation
A1	Campuses will continue outreach initiatives through community centers (such as the Lincoln Center, Windsor Pointe and the Barbara Bush Parent Center) to partner with parents and community members	- Principals - Dept Supt for C&I	Staff Time	July-June	- Events scheduled at community centers - Parent and community member attendance at events
A2	African American, Hispanic and economically disadvantaged parents and community members will be recruited to participate in CSISD schools activities	- DEIC - Principals - Deputy Supt for C&I	Staff Time	July-June	Identified leaders actively participate in CSISD Schools
A3	Campus and District Improvement Committees will be representative of district demographics	- Principals - Deputy Supt for C&I	Staff Time	July-June	Committee membership represents school demographics

Goal 4: Parents and Community Members Will Be Actively Engaged

Objective B: Training and resources for parents and volunteers will be provided at all campuses.

Goal 4	Activity	Person Responsible	Resource/Cost	Time Frame	Evaluation
B1	Improve parent communication about the availability of online programs such as View-It to monitor student progress	- Director of Public Relations - Principals	Staff Time	July-June	- Evidence of communications to parents via web, hardcopy, and similar items - Increased parent use of online programs such as View-It
B2	Campuses will continue outreach initiatives through community centers (such as the Lincoln Center, Windsor Pointe and the Barbara Bush Parent Center) to partner with parents and community members	- Principals - Deputy Supt for C&I	Staff Time	July-June	- Events scheduled at community centers - Parent and community member attendance at events
B3	Training will be provided to parents that will better enable them to support their children’s school success to include the areas of TAKS reading, writing, math, social studies and/or science	- Parent Involvement Specialist - Principals	Title I ($10,000)	July-June	Training sessions conducted at multiple places within CSISD

Goal 4: Parents and Community Members Will Be Actively Engaged

Objective C: Parents will be informed of career and higher education opportunities for their children.

Goal 4	Activity	Person Responsible	Resource/Cost	Time Frame	Evaluation
C1	Campuses will continue outreach initiatives through community centers (such as the Lincoln Center, Windsor Pointe and the Barbara Bush Parent Center) to partner with parents and community members	- Principals - Deputy Supt for C&I	Staff Time	July-June	- Events scheduled at community centers - Parent and community member attendance at events
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	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

Goal 4: Parents and Community Members Will Be Actively Engaged

Objective D: Community members will be used as a resource for educational opportunities.

Goal 4

Activity

Person Responsible

Resource/Cost

Time Frame

Evaluation

Campuses will continue outreach initiatives through community centers (such as the Lincoln Center, Windsor Pointe and the Barbara Bush Parent Center) to partner with parents and community members

- Principals

- Deputy Supt for C&I

Staff Time

July-June

- Events scheduled at community centers

- Parent and community member attendance at events

CSISD will partner with local businesses, community members and parents to support the educational efforts of CSISD schools through programming and donations

- Director of Public

Relations

$5,000

Local

July-June

Partnerships established with businesses, community members and parents

Goal 5: A Safe and Supportive Environment Will Be Provided For All Students

Objective A: Each campus will comply with the District Crisis Management Plan.

Goal 5

Activity

Person Responsible

Resource/Cost

Time Frame

Evaluation

The district will continue to update the district crisis management plan to comply with FEMA guidelines

- Deputy Supt for

Business and

Operations

Staff Time

July-June

Guidelines followed as necessary

Each campus will review and change its Crisis Management Plans as needed

- Deputy Supt for

Business and

Operations

- Principals

Staff Time

July-June

Management plans followed as necessary

Objective B: Procedures for management of student behavior will be consistent across the district.

Goal 5

Activity

Person Responsible

Resource/Cost

Time Frame

Evaluation

The district will review data at the end of the year based on types of offenses, intervention, gender and ethnicity in the following areas: number of suspensions, reasons for suspensions, number of discipline referrals, number of expulsions, reasons for expulsions, number of placements at Venture Center, reasons for placements at Venture Center, number of placements in the LEAP program, reasons for placements in the LEAP program, and number of physical restraints

- Exec Director for

Accountability and

Planning

Staff Time

September 1, 2007

District discipline referrals decrease from the 06-07 school year

Goal 5: A Safe and Supportive Environment Will Be Provided For All Students

Objective B: Procedures for management of student behavior will be consistent across the district.

Goal 5

Activity

Person Responsible

Resource/Cost

Time Frame

Evaluation

CSISD will be consistent in applying disciplinary consequences at all levels

Coordinator for Administrative Services

Staff Time

July-June

Discipline reported in a consistent manner

Develop and/or implement proactive intervention strategies (such as Conscious Discipline©, Boys Town©) in order to reduce the number of discipline referrals

Coordinator for Administrative Services

Staff Time

July-June

Pre-intervention strategies defined and implemented

Objective C: Behavior management plans will serve the needs of all students.

Goal 5

Activity

Person Responsible

Resource/Cost

Time Frame

Evaluation

Staff development will be provided on the relationship between behavior management plans and the understanding of social, cultural and developmental differences

- Deputy Supt for C&I

- Principals

$5,000

Local Funds

July-June

- Staff development provided

- Discipline referrals are representative of the CSISD student population

Each campus principal will review discipline data and develop a plan to appropriately address campus discipline issues based on campus needs identified through the principal planning process

- Exec Director for

Accountability and

Planning

- Deputy Supt for C&I

- Principals

$5,000

Local Funds

July-June

- Plans developed.

- Discipline referrals are representative of the CSISD student population