The 2015-2016 Allegan Public Schools District Improvement Plan
Allegan Public Schools
Mr. Kevin Harness, Superintendent 550 Fifth Street Allegan, MI 49010-1698
Document Generated On June 26, 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview
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Goals Summary
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Goal 1: Student Achievement: All students in the Allegan Public Schools will improve their reading skills.
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Goal 2: Facilities/Equipment/Technology: Allegan Public Schools will maintain a physical environment that is conducive to learning.
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Goal 3: Community Relations: The District will strive to foster pride and ownership of Allegan Public Schools by all community members.
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Goal 4: Personnel: Allegan Public Schools will utilize prudent hiring practices, relevant professional development opportunities, and appropriate evaluation procedures to ensure that all school personnel are highly suited to their assigned position.
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Goal 5: Student Achievement: All students in the Allegan Public Schools will improve their writing skills.
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Goal 6: Student Achievement: Allegan Public Schools will provide opportunities for every child to succeed to his/her maximum potential in all academic areas.
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Goal 7: Student Achievement: All students will improve their math skills
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Activity Summary by Funding Source
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Activity Summary by School
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Overview Plan Name The 2015-2016 Allegan Public Schools District Improvement Plan Plan Description This is the final revision of the 2015-2016 APS District Improvement Plan
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Goals Summary The following is a summary of the goals encompassed in this plan. The details for each goal are available in the next section. # 1 2 3 4
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Goal Name Student Achievement: All students in the Allegan Public Schools will improve their reading skills.
Goal Details Objectives:2 Strategies:5 Activities:8 Facilities/Equipment/Technology: Allegan Public Objectives:2 Schools will maintain a physical environment that is Strategies:3 conducive to learning. Activities:5 Community Relations: The District will strive to Objectives:1 foster pride and ownership of Allegan Public Strategies:1 Schools by all community members. Activities:1 Personnel: Allegan Public Schools will utilize Objectives:2 prudent hiring practices, relevant professional Strategies:3 development opportunities, and appropriate Activities:4 evaluation procedures to ensure that all school personnel are highly suited to their assigned position. Student Achievement: All students in the Allegan Objectives:2 Public Schools will improve their writing skills. Strategies:4 Activities:7 Student Achievement: Allegan Public Schools will Objectives:3 provide opportunities for every child to succeed to Strategies:5 his/her maximum potential in all academic areas. Activities:8 Student Achievement: All students will improve Objectives:2 their math skills Strategies:5 Activities:5
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Goal Type Academic
Total Funding $94887
Organizational
$88875
Organizational
$1000
Organizational
$10201
Academic
$77050
Organizational
$644801
Academic
$53060
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Goal 1: Student Achievement: All students in the Allegan Public Schools will improve their reading skills. Measurable Objective 1: 67% of All Students will demonstrate a proficiency in reading comprehension in all of their core academic courses and in English Language Arts by 06/17/2016 as measured by M-STEP (MEAP), ACT (SAT 15-16), MME, DIBELS, Delta Math, Local Assessments, and Teacher Developed Formative Assessments. Strategy 1: Reading Comprehension - Teachers will involve students in using components that will help them improve their reading comprehension including: Comprehension Monitoring; Reciprocal Teaching; Graphic Organizers; Question-Answer Relationships; Question the Author; and Story Maps Research Cited: "A Principal's Guide to Intensive Reading Interventions for Struggling Readers in Reading First Schools" by Joseph K. Torgesen of the Eastern Regional Reading First Technical Assistance Center, October 2005. Tier: Tier 1 Activity - MAISA Unit Reading Training
Activity Type
Tier
The Elementary Teachers (K-5) will be provided in-service training on the implementation of the MAISA Reading units (Common Core). The Secondary Teachers (6-12) will be provided in-service training on the implementation of the MAISA units (Common Core).
Professiona Tier 1 l Learning
Schools:All Schools
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Phase
Begin Date End Date
Resource Assigned
Implement
08/05/2013 06/17/2016 $4800
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e Title II Part The A building principals and the elementary grade level lead teachers will help to ensure that these activities are productivel y implemente d and the information is disseminat ed to all grade level teachers.
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Activity - VanAndel Education Institute -- Next Generation Science Standard Training
Activity Type
Teachers continue their training on how to teach / facilitate the new strategies associated with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) through the VanAndel Institute.
Tier
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Resource Assigned
Professiona Tier 1 l Learning
Getting Ready
08/04/2014 06/17/2016 $3600
Activity - College, Career, Civic Life ("C3") Social Studies Standard Training
Activity Type
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Teacher representatives from the Social Studies department will receive training on the new social studies standards "C3" and how they will be implemented and measured.
Curriculum Tier 1 Developme nt
Getting Ready
09/07/2015 06/17/2016 $600
Schools:L. E. White Middle School, Allegan High School
Tier
Schools:All Schools
Resource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e Title II Part The A building principals and science department chairperson s will help to facilitate this training and to ensure that it will be meaningful and effective. Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e Title II Part The Social A Studies Department Chair Person, the Principals, and the Curriculum Director.
Strategy 2: Monitoring Student Reading Skills - K-8 teachers will initially assess the reading skills of their students using the STAR Reading assessment in the first weeks of school. After the student's reading ability has been established, the" DIBELS Next " and "Running Records" will be used to dig deeper to determine needed interventions. The DIBELS Next will be then be given on regular intervals during the school year. The teachers or instructional assistants will utilize "Running Record" to develop "running records" for their students. Electronic scoring will be utilized in the assessments which will provide the teachers with immediate feedback. Student groups will be formed comprised of students who need the same or similar interventions to improve their reading skills. Research Cited: Ardoin, S. P., & Christ, T. J. (2009). Curriculum-based measurement of oral reading: Standard errors associated with progress monitoring outcomes from DIBELS, AIMSweb, and an experimental passage set. School Psychology Review, 38(2), 266-283. Tier: Tier 1 Allegan Public Schools © 2015 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
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Activity - Reading Assessments -- DIBELS and Running Record
Activity Type
After the initial student reading assessment is completed in Star Reading, student reading skills will be assessed using a "dig deeper" assessment. The data from DIBELS "Next" and "Running Records" will be used to determine appropriate interventions. DIBELS "NEXT" and "Running Record" will be given during the school year at pre-established intervals. Teachers and/or Instructional assistants will use technology to administer DIBELS "Next" and "Running Record" resulting in digitally recorded student scores. Using the data generated, student groups will be formed comprised of students who need the same or similar interventions to improve their reading skills.
Tier
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Resource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Technology Tier 1 , Academic Support Program
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $32000
General Fund
Activity Type
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Source Of Funding
Schools:Pine Trails Elementary School, North Ward Elementary School, Dawson Elementary School, West Ward Elementary School
Activity - "Running Record" Training
Tier
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Resource Assigned
Staff Responsibl e Classroom Teachers and Instructiona l Assistants will administer the assessmen ts. The Building Principals and Curriculum Director will assist teachers with the review of the generated data. Staff Responsibl e
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Instructional Assistants and teachers will be taught how to use the new electronic platform for administering the " Running Record" skill assessment. to dig deeper into the reading skills of their students and determine interventions that will be needed to move students closer to their appropriate grade level in reading. If this training occurs during the school year, substitutes will be hired so that teachers and IAs can be away from their assigned duties.
Technology Tier 1 , Professiona l Learning
Getting Ready
08/11/2014 09/25/2015 $137
Schools:Pine Trails Elementary School, North Ward Elementary School, Dawson Elementary School, West Ward Elementary School
Title II Part The A building principals, grade level teachers and instructiona l assistants will be involved to ensure that all members of the instructiona l staff know how to properly utilize the DIBELS "Next" and "Reading 3D" component s of the new electronic version.
Measurable Objective 2: 67% of Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth grade Economically Disadvantaged students will demonstrate a proficiency in reading comprehension in all of their core academic courses and in English Language Arts by 06/17/2016 as measured by The DIBELS and Star Reading assessments. Strategy 1: Instructional Assistant Reading Support - Instructional Assistants will work with students in small groups or in one-to-one situations to help the students who are struggling with their reading skill development in all core academic subects. Research Cited: "What we need to know about Response to Intervention," Fuchs D. & Deschler D.D.; 2007 Tier: Tier 2 Activity - IA Reading Support
Activity Type
Tier
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Phase
Begin Date End Date
Resource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
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K-5 Students who are having difficulty with their reading skills will receive extra help from highly qualified Instructional Assistants in small groups or in one-on-one situations.
Academic Support Program
Tier 2
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $48500
Title I Part A
Schools:Pine Trails Elementary School, North Ward Elementary School, Dawson Elementary School, West Ward Elementary School
The building principal, K5 Teachers, and Instructiona l Assistants assigned to each elementary school.
Strategy 2: Adult and/or Student Mentors - Adult Mentors and/or High School Student (PAL) Mentors will be assigned to those students who most need additional support in developing their reading skills. Research Cited: "Mentoring in America: A snap shot of the current state of mentoring -- 2005," MENTOR, Gail Manza. Tier: Activity - Adult/Student Mentors
Activity Type
Tier
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Adult and/or Student Mentors will be assigned to those students who most need additional support in developing their reading skills.
Academic Support Program
Tier 2
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $0
Schools:Pine Trails Elementary School, North Ward Elementary School, Dawson Elementary School, West Ward Elementary School
Resource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e No Funding The Required building principal, teachers, and/or social worker will strive to be sure that those students who most need additional support will receive the help of an adult/stude nt mentor.
Strategy 3: Appropriate Reading Materials - Addtional paperback books will be purchased to provide appropriate reading level books for students. Research Cited: •All children should receive reading instruction using texts at their instructional reading level. A text in which a child can read 90 to 95 percent of the words accurately is considered instructionally appropriate. (Clay 1991: Fountas and Pinnell, 1996) •A book should be easy enough to develop a student’s confidence and facilitate understanding, but difficult enough to challenge without frustrating. (Clay, 1991) Allegan Public Schools © 2015 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
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•Appropriate reading materials for emergent readers should contain meaningful and natural language patterns and many high-frequency words. (Hiebert, 1998) Tier: Activity - Appropriate Reading Level Books
Activity Type
Tier
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Resource Assigned
An assortment of books at will be purchased to support the reading development of students.
Materials
Tier 1
Implement
08/04/2014 06/17/2016 $5250
Schools:Pine Trails Elementary School, North Ward Elementary School, Dawson Elementary School, West Ward Elementary School
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e Section 31a The K-5 ELA teachers, the building principals, and the Curriculum Director.
Goal 2: Facilities/Equipment/Technology: Allegan Public Schools will maintain a physical environment that is conducive to learning. Measurable Objective 1: demonstrate a behavior of proper and timely maintenance of district facilities, equipment, technology, and grounds to ensure proper stewardship of district funds and the maximization of district building and ground use by 01/22/2016 as measured by facilities, equiptment, technology and building sites that are functioning at maximum efficieny as designed and/or appear to be clean, neat and well cared for.. Strategy 1: Monitor all Allegan Public School Facilities - All facilities of the Allegan Public Schools will be reviewed on regular intervals by the liability insurance carrier to insure that all facilities are safe environments for both students and employees. Research Cited: Maintaining School Plants Throughout the Year: The Head Teacher's Role by Jamilu Shalihu; Academia, 2014 Tier: Tier 1 Activity - Review of Facilities
Activity Type
Tier
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Resource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
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Representative(s) of the Liability Insurance Company -- SET SEG, will visit all school building and facilities of the Allegan Public Schools on regular intervals to insure the those areas are safe and secure for students and employees.
Walkthroug Tier 1 h
Monitor
07/01/2014 06/24/2016 $5000
General Fund
Schools:All Schools
The Director of Operations and the Head of Maintenanc e will assist SET SEG representati ves in their evaluation of school facilities.
Measurable Objective 2: demonstrate a behavior of continuous review of the District Technology Plan and an updating of it to provide timely support and to improve instruction and learning at all levels of the Allegan Public Schools by 06/24/2016 as measured by scheduled technology training, technology devices and resources that are being effectively utilized by students, teachers, and support staff and data that demonstrates the same are kept up-to-date. . Strategy 1: Technology Training - All teachers received training on the new student devices that were given to students in the fall of 2014. Teachers will continue to receive support on how to effectively utilize the student devices and applications as they are improved throughout the 2015-2016 School Year. Research Cited: Peruski, L., & Mishra, P. (2004). Webs of activity in online course design and teaching. ALT-J: Research in Learning Technology, 12(1), 37-49. Tier: Tier 1 Activity - Technology Training and/or Support
Activity Type
A Technology Expert will be available to provide teachers with one on one or small group support on how to effectively use their classroom technology and student devices throughout the school year to provide students with improved instruction in all curricular areas.
Tier
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Resource Assigned
Technology Tier 1 , Professiona l Learning
Getting Ready
08/26/2013 06/17/2016 $59000
Activity Type
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Schools:All Schools
Activity - Evaluation and Monitoring of Classroom Technology Integration
Tier
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Resource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e Title II Part Building A Principals, Director of Technology , Building Sys Ops, Digital Learning Coaches, Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
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We will utilize the TUPS survey through the Florida Center for Other Instructional Technology to measure Teacher and Student Use of Technology in the Spring of 2014 and a follow-up survey in the Spring of 2015.
Tier 1
Getting Ready
05/16/2014 06/26/2015 $0
Other
Schools:All Schools
Teachers and Building Principals will be responsible for ensuring that all staff complete the initial survey and the followup survey.
Strategy 2: Developing District Experts - As the technology of the district advances in the "Information Age," it will be necessary to develop district level experts in the various technology applications in order to provide support for all members of the school staff in the use of the continuously evolving technology tools and applications. Research Cited: Encounters with the Information Society, Chapter 7: Local Experts, by James Stewart, cc. 2004. Tier: Tier 2 Activity - District Experts
Activity Type
The Digital Learning Coaches who were trained through the TRIG Grants (13-14 SY, 14-15 SY), will continue to support teachers in each building.
Tier
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Resource Assigned
Technology Tier 1 , Professiona l Learning
Implement
08/17/2015 06/17/2016 $16875
Activity Type
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Implement
12/07/2015 05/27/2016 $8000
Schools:All Schools
Activity - MACUL Training
Tier
20 teachers will participate in the MACUL Technology Training Technology Tier 2 in the Spring of 2016. , Professiona Schools:All Schools l Learning
Resource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e Section 31a Building Principals, Technology Director, Digital Learning Coaches Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e Title II Part Technology A Director, Building Principals, Building Sy Ops, Digital Learning Coaches.
Goal 3: Community Relations: The District will strive to foster pride and ownership of Allegan Public Schools by all community members. Allegan Public Schools © 2015 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
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Measurable Objective 1: demonstrate a behavior to promote the importance of positive community relations by continually communicating/reminding staff and administration about its impact on the general public. by 06/24/2016 as measured by the number and frequency of communications through the various forms. Strategy 1: Involvement - Encourage involvement by staff, administration, and board of education in community organizations and activities. Tier: Activity - "C.O.D.E. Orange"
Activity Type
Tier
Encourage community-wide activities such as "C.O.D.E. Community Orange" to generate pride and excitement in the Allegan Public Engageme Schools. nt Schools:All Schools
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Resource Assigned
05/13/2013 06/24/2016 $1000
Source Of Funding Other
Staff Responsibl e The leadership team of the Educational Foundation of the Allegan Public Schools committee will spearhead this effort. They will organize the campaign and encourage involvemen t on the part of all staff and community members.
Goal 4: Personnel: Allegan Public Schools will utilize prudent hiring practices, relevant professional development opportunities, and appropriate evaluation procedures to ensure that all school personnel are highly suited to their assigned position. Allegan Public Schools © 2015 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
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Measurable Objective 1: collaborate to ensure that all school personnel will be highly suited to their assigned position. by 06/17/2016 as measured by All employees will have the required qualifications for each job as well as have the required State of Michigan and AdvancEd certification(s), if applicable, for their position. In addition, positive employee evaluations will also serve as evidence.. Strategy 1: Recruitment - All open positions requiring professional certification in the school system will be posted with all Universities and Colleges in the State of Michigan and closeby Universities and Colleges in surrounding states. All one non-certified positions will be advertised in all local and regional newspapers, through Michigan Works, and employment agencies. All open positions and the required qualifications will also be listed on the Allegan Public Schools website. Tier: Tier 1 Activity - Posting Jobs
Activity Type
Tier
Notify Universities and Colleges of the positions that are open Recruitmen Tier 1 in the school district and the certification requirements for each t and position. Retention
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Resource Assigned
Implement
04/29/2013 06/30/2016 $1
Source Of Funding General Fund
Schools:All Schools
Staff Responsibl e The Superinten dent, Building Principals, and assigned secretarial staff.
Strategy 2: New Educator Orientation - All new professional educators will receive orientation to the Allegan Public Schools. This orientation will include: District Policies, Philosophy and Expectations and the introduction to District Technology Applications (including but not limited to -- PowerSchool, Everyday Math, MAISA Math, Delta Math, DIBELS, Running Record, MAISA Reading & Writing, MAISA Social Studies, Battle Creek Science, VanAndel Institute, and Illuminate DNA). Tier: Tier 1 Activity - New Teacher Orientation
Activity Type
Tier
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Phase
Begin Date End Date
Resource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
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All new professional educators will receive orientation to the Allegan Public Schools. This orientation will include: District Policies, Philosophy and Expectations and the introduction to District Technology Applications (including but not limited to -PowerSchool, Everyday Math, MAISA Math, Delta Math, DIBELS, Running Record, MAISA Reading & Writing, MAISA Social Studies, Battle Creek Science, VanAndel Institute, and Illuminate DNA).
Career Tier 1 Preparation /Orientation , Policy and Process, Professiona l Learning
08/03/2015 06/24/2016 $100
General Fund
Schools:All Schools
Superinten dent, Curriculum Director, Building Principals, Mentor Teachers, Members of the new teacher's PLC.
Measurable Objective 2: demonstrate a proficiency in conducting effective evaluations of all professional educators using the evaluation tool "Stages with Thoughtful Classroom" on a yearly basis by 06/24/2016 as measured by the monitoring of completed professional educator evaluations at the end of June each school year. 100% completion is the expectation each school year. . Strategy 1: Teacher Evaluation - Beginning in the 2015-2016 School Year, the building administrators will begin to utilize a new teacher evaluation system, "Stages with Thoughtful Classroom" by K-12 Evaluation Solutions. In August 2015, the administrators will be trained on how to use the checklists, rubric, and forms of the "Stages with Thoughtful Classroom." In addition before the school year begins, all teachers will receive training on the essential elements of the "Stages with Thoughtful Classroom" model. Tier: Tier 1 Activity - Administrator "Stages with Thoughtful Classroom" training
Activity Type
All building administrators will be trained in how to utilize the teacher evaluation system, "Stages with Thoughtful Classroom." In the first training, they will learn to use the "Stages" software technology that will be utilized during teacher observations and evaluations ($1,500). In the 2nd training they will learn how to use "Thoughtful Classroom" model which provides the foundation for all observations and the final evaluation summary ($8,500).
Tier
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Resource Assigned
Technology Tier 1 , Professiona l Learning
Implement
08/03/2015 06/17/2016 $10000
Activity Type
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e Title II Part Superinten A dent, Curriculum Director, Building Administrat ors
Schools:All Schools Activity - Teacher Training
Tier
Teachers will be introduced to the new teacher evaluation tool, Professiona Tier 1 "Stages with Thoughtful Classroom." l Learning Schools:All Schools Allegan Public Schools © 2015 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
Resource Assigned
08/24/2015 10/02/2015 $100
Source Of Funding General Fund
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Goal 5: Student Achievement: All students in the Allegan Public Schools will improve their writing skills. Measurable Objective 1: 51% of All Students will demonstrate a proficiency in their writing process skills and their grammar and useage skills in English Language Arts by 06/17/2016 as measured by as measured by M-STEP (formerly MEAP Writing Assessment ) in 4th and 7th grades and with teacher formative assessments. . Strategy 1: MAISA Writing Unit Teacher Training - Teachers will be trained to utilize the MAISA Writing Units to help their students improve thier writing skills. The MAISA Writing Unit training will include support from the Allegan Area Education Service Agency (AAESA) ELA Consultant and facilitators of the "Great Lakes Writing Project." Research Cited: "Lucy Calkins Units of Study for Teaching Writing Grades 3-5 Book 1: Launching the Writing Workshop" Lucy Calkins Tier: Tier 1 Activity - MAISA Writing Unit Training
Activity Type
Tier
The elementary teachers (K-5) will receive MAISA Writing Unit Professiona Tier 1 implementation training from AAESA consultants from other l Learning Writer's Workshop facilitators. The secondary teachers (6-12) will receive MAISA Writing Unit implementation training from AAESA consultants and from other Writer's Workshop facilitators. Schools:All Schools
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Phase
Begin Date End Date
Resource Assigned
Implement
08/05/2013 06/17/2016 $4800
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e Section 31a The Curriculum Director, the building Principals, the Elementary Grade Level Teachers, and the Secondary Language Arts Department chairperson s will ensure that the planned activities will be educational ly beneficial and functionally productive.
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Activity - Van Andel Education Institute Training on the Next Generation Science Standards
Activity Type
Tier
The K-12 Science educators will learn about the student Professiona Tier 1 communication expectations of the Next Generation Science l Learning Standards (NGSS) and learn how to develop strategies to help students learn to improve their science communication (presentation, writing, verbal).
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Resource Assigned
Getting Ready
08/04/2014 06/17/2016 $3600
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Schools:L. E. White Middle School, Allegan High School
Activity - "C3 Framework" Training -- New Social Studies Standards
Activity Type
Tier
Resource Assigned
The Social Studies teachers will learn how to plan, develop and implement the "C-3 Framework" (communication (presentation, writing, verbal) expectations for the New Social Studies Standards .
Professiona Tier 1 l Learning
Getting Ready
08/04/2014 06/17/2016 $600
Activity - MIELA Professional Development
Activity Type
Phase
Begin Date End Date
15 of the K-12 ELA teachers will participate in the MIELA Professional Learning Conference in the spring of 2016.
Professiona Tier 1 l Learning
Implement
11/30/2015 05/27/2016 $15750
Schools:L. E. White Middle School, Allegan High School
Tier
Schools:All Schools
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Resource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e Title II Part The A Science Department Chairperso ns and Building Principals will help to ensure that this activity is meaningful. Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e Title II Part The Social A Studies Department Chairperso ns and the Building Principals will ensure that this training will be meaningful and beneficial to all participants . Source Of Funding
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Strategy 2: Coaching for Writing Teachers - A "Writing Coach" will go into elementary classrooms and observe an elementary teacher teach a writing lesson. The "Writing Coach" will provide feedback on all aspects of the writing lesson observed. The expectation is that the writing teachers will benefit from the feedback and be able to use the feedback to improve their writing lessons. Research Cited: “Research on Coaching” by Jake Cornett and Jim Knight, 2008, in Coaching Approaches and Perspectives. Corwin 2009. Tier: Tier 1 Activity - Coaching of Writing Lessons
Activity Type
Tier
A "Writing Coach" will observe the teaching of a writing lesson in the elementary classrooms. The "Writing Coach" will give the teacher feedback on all aspects of the observed lesson.
Teacher Tier 1 Collaborati on
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Resource Assigned
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $3800
Schools:Pine Trails Elementary School, L. E. White Middle School, North Ward Elementary School, Dawson Elementary School, West Ward Elementary School, Allegan High School
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e Section 31a The elementary teachers, principals, and curriculum director.
Measurable Objective 2: 51% of Economically Disadvantaged students will demonstrate a proficiency in their writing process skills and their grammar and useage skills in English Language Arts in English Language Arts by 06/17/2016 as measured by M-STEP (formerly the MEAP Writing Assessment ) in 4th and 7th grades and with teacher formative assessments.. Strategy 1: Instructional Assistant Writing Support - Instructional Assistants will work with students in small groups or in one-to-one situations to help the students who are struggling with their writing skill development in all core academic subjects Research Cited: "What we need to know about Response to Intervention," Fuchs, D. & Deschler, D.D. ; 2007 Tier: Activity - IA Writing Support
Activity Type
Tier
Phase
Begin Date End Date
K-5 Students who are having difficulty with their writing skills will receive extra help from highly qualified Instructional Assistants in small groups or in one-to-one situations.
Academic Support Program
Tier 2
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $48500
Schools:Pine Trails Elementary School, North Ward Elementary School, Dawson Elementary School, West Ward Elementary School
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Resource Assigned
Source Of Funding Title I Part A
Staff Responsibl e The building principal and instructiona l assistants assigned to each elementry school.
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Strategy 2: Adult or Student Mentors - Adult Mentors and/or High School Student "PAL" Mentors will be assigned to those students who most need additional support in accomplishing their assigned tasks. Research Cited: "Mentoring in America: A snapshot of the current state of mentoring -- 2005," MENTOR, Gail Manza Tier: Activity - Adult/Student Mentors
Activity Type
Tier
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Adult and/or Student Mentors will be assigned to those students who most need support in accomplishing assigned tasks.
Academic Support Program
Tier 2
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $0
Schools:All Schools
Resource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e No Funding The Required building principal, social workers, and classroom teachers will strive to ensure that the needest students will receive the needed attention.
Goal 6: Student Achievement: Allegan Public Schools will provide opportunities for every child to succeed to his/her maximum potential in all academic areas. Measurable Objective 1: demonstrate a behavior that all students are utilizing the academic support mechanisms that have been created for their benefit by 06/17/2016 as measured by the student participation logs or enrollment in the established support programs: Allegan Alternative Education High School, the Allegan High School Academic Tutoring Program, and the Learning Center in the middle school.. Strategy 1: High School Alternative Education Program - High school students who struggle academically or who need an alternative setting will be given the opportunity to enroll in the Allegan Alternative Education High School. The Alternative High School will provide smaller class sizes, a slower pace, the use of technology, and a curriculum that meet the specifications of the MDE Graduation Requirements. Allegan Public Schools © 2015 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
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Research Cited: "The Value of Alternative Education to Meet the Needs of At Risk students," John R. Kopacz, 2009. Tier: Tier 2 Activity - Alternative Education Program
Activity Type
Tier
High school age students will be given the opportunity to enroll Academic in the Allegan Alternative Education High School programs to Support meet the learning expecations of the MDE Graduation Program requirements.
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Resource Assigned
Implement
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Schools:Allegan Alternative High School
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e Section 31a The Allegan Alternative Education High School Principal and teachers will be responsible for implementi ng the alternative education curriculum and programs.
Strategy 2: High School Academic Tutoring - Allegan High School will dedicate a classroom for academic tutoring. The classroom will be staffed by highly qualified teachers. The academic tutoring classroom will be available to all students during the school day and for one hour after school. Students can go to the academic tutoring classroom to receive extra help in math, English, science, social studies, and elective classes. Research Cited: "Response to Intervention: A Research Review," Charles Hughes, Douglas Dexter, 2007 Tier: Tier 1 Activity - Academic Tutoring
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All students (including homeless students) can go the the Academic Tutoring Classroom from their math, English, science, social studies, or elective classes to get extra help on classwork, test preparation, and test/quiz make-up during the school day and after the school day ends (~1 hour).
Academic Support Program
Tier 1
Implement
09/08/2015 06/17/2016 $68500
Schools:Allegan High School
Section 31a The high school principal will oversee the program. The daily operation of the program is the responsibilit y of the teachers assigned to the Academic Tutoring classroom. The high school counselors will encourage students to utilize the resource.
Strategy 3: Middle School Learning Center - A room at the middle school will be staffed by a highly qualified para-pro. The purpose of the room will be to provide extra support to students each period of tghe school day and after school for one hour. Students will come to the Learning Center to have tests read to them, to take tests in a quiet setting, to make-up tests, to make-up missing work, to receive extra help on classwork, or to get one-on-one support by having an assignment / taks re-explained. High School "Mentors" will be rectuited to help in the Learning Center during the school day. After school two additional highly qualified instructional assistants will be present in the Learning Center to provide support to students after school. Research Cited: "Response to Intervention: A Research Review," Charles Hughes, Douglas Dexter, 2007 Tier: Activity - Learning Center Support
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All students (including homeless students) will be able to go to Academic the Learning Center to receive extra help during the school day Support and after school. Program
Tier 1
Implement
09/03/2013 06/17/2016 $41900
Schools:L. E. White Middle School
Section 31a The Learning Center paraprofessiona l, 2 parttime instructiona l assistants
Measurable Objective 2: collaborate to develop strategies and implementation methods of providing RtI (Response to Intervention) for all students by 06/16/2017 as measured by the successful development of RtI intervention strategies or intervention programs in each of the schools in the district.. Strategy 1: RtI Teacher Training - Teachers will be provided training on the RtI process on their return for the 2016-2017 School Year. The training by the national presenter, Dr. Anthony Muhammad, will emphasize all phases of the RtI process -- including: Collective Responsibility {Professional Learning Communities}, Concentrated Instruction {especially at Tier 1}, Convergent Assessment {Essential Standards & Common Formative Assessments} , and Certain Access {developing a plan for Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions}. Additional follow-up RtI sessions to the 2014-2015 training will be provided to teachers and administrators as they work through the process of developing the essential elements of a highly functional RtI process in their building. Research Cited: Teaching quality has been defined as "instruction that enables a wide range of students to learn" (Darling-Hammond, 2012), and it is the strongest school-related factor that can improve student learning and achievement (Hanushek, 2011; Nye, Konstantopoulos, and Hedges, 2004; Rivkin, Hanushek, and Kain, 2005). Tier: Tier 1 Activity - Teacher Training
Activity Type
Teachers will be provided opportunities to receive follow-up training on the fundamental elements needed to develop a successful RtI program. These include: Collective Responsibility (Professional Learning Communities {PLCs}, Concentrated Instruction {emphasis on Tier 1 strategies} , Convergent Assessment, and Certain Access through Response to Intervention (RtI) workshops and conferences.
Tier
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Resource Assigned
Professiona Tier 1 l Learning
Implement
08/03/2015 06/17/2016 $15000
Activity Type
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Schools:All Schools Activity - Evaluation of RtI Professional Development
Tier
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Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e Title II Part Department A and Grade Level Chairperso ns, Building Principals, Curriculum Director, Superinten dent. Source Of Funding
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The RtI or MTSS Professional Development Activity will be Professiona Tier 1 monitored and evaluated through pre and post surveys. The l Learning agendas and participation sign-in sheets will provide evidence of implementation. Each school in the Allegan Public Schools will provide agendas for meetings where the RtI (MTSS) information is shared with colleagues will also provide evidence. Any documents created by the building teams regarding the implementation phases and/or timelines will also provide evidence.
Evaluate
09/02/2014 06/23/2017 $1
Title II Part The A Curriculum Director, Building Principals, School Improveme nt Chairperso ns, and Teachers.
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Source Of Funding
Elementary (K-5) English Language Arts (ELA) Teachers will Teacher Tier 1 be provided time during the school year to determine/select the Collaborati ELA Essential Standards for each grade level. on, Curriculum Schools:Pine Trails Elementary School, North Ward Developme Elementary School, Dawson Elementary School, West Ward nt Elementary School
Getting Ready
09/08/2015 06/17/2016 $4800
Title I Part A
Activity - Common Formative Assessment Development
Activity Type
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Source Of Funding
Core subject area teachers and grade level teacher teams will be provided time to collaborate to develop Common Formative Assessments for the Essential Standards that the have determined for the subject area. MS - ELA & Math = $3000. HS - ELA & Math = $1500
Teacher Tier 1 Collaborati on, Curriculum Developme nt, Professiona l Learning
Getting Ready
01/09/2015 06/17/2016 $4500
Schools:All Schools Activity - Essential Standard Determination
Schools:All Schools
Activity Type
Tier
Tier
Resource Assigned
Resource Assigned
Staff Responsibl e Curriculum Director, Building Principals, Grade Level Lead Teachers
Staff Responsibl e Title II Part Curriculum A Director, Building Principals, Department Chairperso ns.
Measurable Objective 3: collaborate to develop "Performance Tasks" that are meaningful and realistic applications of student learning by 06/03/2016 as measured by the development of "Performance Tasks" that students can successfully solve/complete. Strategy 1: Performance Task Training - Teacher representatives from all grade levels will learn how to develop meaningful "Performance Tasks" that can be given to students that will have real world application of their learning in all core subject areas. Research Cited: Training in virtual environments: transfer to real world tasks and equivalence to real task training, DOI:10.1080/001401300184378 F. D. Rose, E. A. Attree, B. M. Brooks, D. M. Parslow & P. R. Penn; Published online: 10 Nov 2010 Tier: Tier 1
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Activity - Performance Task Training
Activity Type
Tier
Teachers will learn how to develop meaningful "Performance Tasks" for their students that have real world applications.
Professiona Tier 1 l Learning
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Resource Assigned
Getting Ready
09/02/2014 06/24/2016 $100
Source Of Funding General Fund
Schools:All Schools
Staff Responsibl e The Department Chairperso ns, Grade Level Lead Teachers, Building Principals, and the Curriculum Director.
Goal 7: Student Achievement: All students will improve their math skills Measurable Objective 1: 46% of Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth grade students will demonstrate a proficiency in their number sense skill (including computation) and their ability to solve "connections" problems in mathematics in Mathematics by 06/17/2016 as measured by the M-STEP (formerly MEAP Math Assessment) , Delta Math, and if available STAR Math. . Strategy 1: Math MAISA Unit / Common Core Training - The elementary teachers and the secondary math teachers will receive training on how to develop and implement the strategies / topics of the MAISA Math Units and then learn to develop "Common Assessments" for the units in each grade level and/or course as well as the math teaching strategies that make up the elements of the Mathematics Common Core. Research Cited: NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, Grades 6-8 Edition Tier: Tier 1 Activity - MAISA Math Training -- re: Common Core
Activity Type
Tier
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In the 2015-2016 School Year, the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Elementary teachers will receive in-service training on how to plan and design MAISA Math units for their respective grade level math classes.
Professiona Tier 1 l Learning
Implement
09/03/2013 06/17/2016 $2040
Schools:Pine Trails Elementary School, North Ward Elementary School, Dawson Elementary School, West Ward Elementary School
Title II Part The A Curriculum Director, Building Principals, Elementary Grade Level Lead Teachers, and the Secondary Math Department Chairperso ns will ensure that the planned activies are educational ly beneficial and implemente d with fidelity.
Strategy 2: Every Day Math Inservice for Teachers - Teachers will receive inservice training on how to effectively utilize the Everyday Math materials in the teaching of math. Research Cited: Aaron, D. (1993). Classroom implementation and impact of Everyday Mathematics K-3: Teachers’ perspectives on adopting a reform mathematics curriculum. Chicago: UCSMP Tier: Tier 2 Activity - Everyday Math Inservice
Activity Type
Tier
Teachers will receive training on how to effectively utilize the Everyday Math series in their classrooms as well as align the Everyday Math Units with the MAISA Math units.
Professiona Tier 1 l Learning
Schools:Pine Trails Elementary School, North Ward Elementary School, Dawson Elementary School, West Ward Elementary School
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Resource Assigned
Implement
09/03/2013 06/17/2016 $2040
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e Title II Part Building A Principals and grade level lead teachers.
Strategy 3: Delta Math Student Screening - Delta Math will be used to identify all student who may not be ready to learn the current grade level content standards. Delta Math will generate "Student Performance" reports that will be used to communicate with parents and the plan to provide appropriate support for the student's skill development. Research Cited: Using Student Achievement Data to Support Instructional Decision Making, Recommendations 3, 4, 5 Allegan Public Schools © 2015 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
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Tier: Tier 1 Activity - Delta Math Interventions
Activity Type
High School teachers will be trained on the use of the Delta Academic Math screeners for Algebra I. Students will be given the Delta Support Math grade level readiness screener to determine his/her Program readiness to learn the the current grade level content. Students who did not perform as expected will have the readiness standards identified and targeted interventions will be developed.
Tier
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Resource Assigned
Tier 2
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $480
Schools:Pine Trails Elementary School, L. E. White Middle School, North Ward Elementary School, Dawson Elementary School, West Ward Elementary School, Allegan High School
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e Title II Part The 3rd A through 10th grade math teachers will ensure that the Delta Math readiness screeners are given, . The grade level lead teachers, department chairs, the building principals, and the curriculum director will oversee the process.
Measurable Objective 2: 46% of Economically Disadvantaged students will demonstrate a proficiency in their number sense skills (including computation) and their ability to solve "connections" problems in mathematics in Mathematics by 06/17/2016 as measured by the M-STEP (formerly Meap Mathematics Assessments), Delta Math and the STAR Math assessments.. Strategy 1: Instructional Assistant Math Support - Instructional Assistants will work with students in small groups or in one-to-one situations to help the students who are struggling with their math skill development. Research Cited: "What we need to know about "Response to Intervention," Fuchs D. & Deschler D.D.; 2007 Tier: Activity - IA Math Support
Activity Type
Tier
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K-5 students who are having difficulty with their learning their Academic math facts and understanding their math skills will receive extra Support help form highly qualified Instructional Assistants in small Program groups or in one-on-one situations.
09/03/2013 06/17/2016 $48500
Title I Part A
Schools:Pine Trails Elementary School, North Ward Elementary School, Dawson Elementary School, West Ward Elementary School
The building principal and instructiona l assistants assigned to each elementary school.
Strategy 2: Adult and/or Student Mentors - Adult Mentors and/or High School Student "PAL" Mentors will be assigned to those students who most need additonal support in accomplishing their assigned tasks. Research Cited: "Mentoring in America: A snapshop of the current state of mentoring -- 2005," MENTOR, Gail Manza Tier: Activity - Adult/Student Mentors
Activity Type
Adult and/or Student Mentors will be assigned to those students who most need support in accomplishing assigned tasks.
Academic Support Program
Tier
Schools:Pine Trails Elementary School, North Ward Elementary School, Dawson Elementary School, West Ward Elementary School
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Phase
Begin Date End Date
Resource Assigned
09/03/2013 06/17/2016 $0
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e No Funding The Required building principal, teachers, and social worker will strive to be sure that those students with the greatest need receive the extra attention.
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Activity Summary by Funding Source Below is a breakdown of your activities by funding source Section 31a Activity Name
Activity Description
MAISA Writing Unit Training
MIELA Professional Development
Activity Type
Phase
Begin Date End Date
The elementary teachers (K-5) will receive MAISA Professiona Tier 1 Writing Unit implementation training from AAESA l Learning consultants from other Writer's Workshop facilitators. The secondary teachers (6-12) will receive MAISA Writing Unit implementation training from AAESA consultants and from other Writer's Workshop facilitators.
Implement
08/05/2013 06/17/2016 $4800
15 of the K-12 ELA teachers will participate in the Professiona Tier 1 MIELA Professional Learning Conference in the l Learning spring of 2016.
Implement
11/30/2015 05/27/2016 $15750
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Tier
Resource Assigned
Staff Responsibl e The Curriculum Director, the building Principals, the Elementary Grade Level Teachers, and the Secondary Language Arts Department chairperson s will ensure that the planned activities will be educational ly beneficial and functionally productive. Building Principals, grade level Lead Teachers, Writing Coach, and Curriculum Director
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Academic Tutoring
All students (including homeless students) can go Academic the the Academic Tutoring Classroom from their Support math, English, science, social studies, or elective Program classes to get extra help on classwork, test preparation, and test/quiz make-up during the school day and after the school day ends (~1 hour).
Tier 1
Implement
09/08/2015 06/17/2016 $68500
Coaching of Writing Lessons
A "Writing Coach" will observe the teaching of a Teacher Tier 1 writing lesson in the elementary classrooms. Collaborati The "Writing Coach" will give the teacher feedback on on all aspects of the observed lesson.
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $3800
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The high school principal will oversee the program. The daily operation of the program is the responsibilit y of the teachers assigned to the Academic Tutoring classroom. The high school counselors will encourage students to utilize the resource. The elementary teachers, principals, and curriculum director.
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Alternative Education Program
High school age students will be given the opportunity to enroll in the Allegan Alternative Education High School programs to meet the learning expecations of the MDE Graduation requirements.
Academic Support Program
Implement
09/03/2013 06/17/2016 $510000
District Experts
The Digital Learning Coaches who were trained through the TRIG Grants (13-14 SY, 14-15 SY), will continue to support teachers in each building.
Technology Tier 1 , Professiona l Learning
Implement
08/17/2015 06/17/2016 $16875
Appropriate Reading Level Books
An assortment of books at will be purchased to support the reading development of students.
Materials
Tier 1
Implement
08/04/2014 06/17/2016 $5250
Academic Support Program
Tier 1
Implement
09/03/2013 06/17/2016 $41900
Activity Type
Tier
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Learning Center Support All students (including homeless students) will be able to go to the Learning Center to receive extra help during the school day and after school.
The Allegan Alternative Education High School Principal and teachers will be responsible for implementi ng the alternative education curriculum and programs. Building Principals, Technology Director, Digital Learning Coaches The K-5 ELA teachers, the building principals, and the Curriculum Director. The Learning Center paraprofessiona l, 2 parttime instructiona l assistants
No Funding Required Activity Name
Activity Description
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Adult/Student Mentors
Adult and/or Student Mentors will be assigned to those students who most need support in accomplishing assigned tasks.
Academic Support Program
Adult/Student Mentors
Adult and/or Student Mentors will be assigned to those students who most need support in accomplishing assigned tasks.
Academic Support Program
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09/03/2013 06/17/2016 $0
Tier 2
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $0
The building principal, teachers, and social worker will strive to be sure that those students with the greatest need receive the extra attention. The building principal, social workers, and classroom teachers will strive to ensure that the needest students will receive the needed attention.
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Adult/Student Mentors
Adult and/or Student Mentors will be assigned to those students who most need additional support in developing their reading skills.
Academic Support Program
Tier 2
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $0
The building principal, teachers, and/or social worker will strive to be sure that those students who most need additional support will receive the help of an adult/stude nt mentor.
Activity Name
Activity Description
Activity Type
Tier
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Teacher Training
Teachers will be introduced to the new teacher evaluation tool, "Stages with Thoughtful Classroom."
Professiona Tier 1 l Learning
08/24/2015 10/02/2015 $100
New Teacher Orientation
All new professional educators will receive orientation to the Allegan Public Schools. This orientation will include: District Policies, Philosophy and Expectations and the introduction to District Technology Applications (including but not limited to -- PowerSchool, Everyday Math, MAISA Math, Delta Math, DIBELS, Running Record, MAISA Reading & Writing, MAISA Social Studies, Battle Creek Science, VanAndel Institute, and Illuminate DNA).
Career Tier 1 Preparation /Orientation , Policy and Process, Professiona l Learning
08/03/2015 06/24/2016 $100
Staff Responsibl e Superinten dent and Building Principals, Superinten dent, Curriculum Director, Building Principals, Mentor Teachers, Members of the new teacher's PLC.
General Fund
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Performance Task Training
Teachers will learn how to develop meaningful "Performance Tasks" for their students that have real world applications.
Professiona Tier 1 l Learning
Getting Ready
09/02/2014 06/24/2016 $100
Review of Facilities
Representative(s) of the Liability Insurance Walkthroug Tier 1 Company -- SET SEG, will visit all school building h and facilities of the Allegan Public Schools on regular intervals to insure the those areas are safe and secure for students and employees.
Monitor
07/01/2014 06/24/2016 $5000
Posting Jobs
Notify Universities and Colleges of the positions that are open in the school district and the certification requirements for each position.
Implement
04/29/2013 06/30/2016 $1
Recruitmen Tier 1 t and Retention
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The Department Chairperso ns, Grade Level Lead Teachers, Building Principals, and the Curriculum Director. The Director of Operations and the Head of Maintenanc e will assist SET SEG representati ves in their evaluation of school facilities. The Superinten dent, Building Principals, and assigned secretarial staff.
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Reading Assessments - After the initial student reading assessment is - DIBELS and Running completed in Star Reading, student reading skills Record will be assessed using a "dig deeper" assessment. The data from DIBELS "Next" and "Running Records" will be used to determine appropriate interventions. DIBELS "NEXT" and "Running Record" will be given during the school year at pre-established intervals. Teachers and/or Instructional assistants will use technology to administer DIBELS "Next" and "Running Record" resulting in digitally recorded student scores. Using the data generated, student groups will be formed comprised of students who need the same or similar interventions to improve their reading skills.
Technology Tier 1 , Academic Support Program
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $32000
Classroom Teachers and Instructiona l Assistants will administer the assessmen ts. The Building Principals and Curriculum Director will assist teachers with the review of the generated data.
Activity Type
Tier
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Tier 1
Getting Ready
05/16/2014 06/26/2015 $0
Staff Responsibl e Teachers and Building Principals will be responsible for ensuring that all staff complete the initial survey and the followup survey.
Other Activity Name
Activity Description
Evaluation and We will utilize the TUPS survey through the Other Monitoring of Classroom Florida Center for Instructional Technology to Technology Integration measure Teacher and Student Use of Technology in the Spring of 2014 and a follow-up survey in the Spring of 2015.
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"C.O.D.E. Orange"
Encourage community-wide activities such as "C.O.D.E. Orange" to generate pride and excitement in the Allegan Public Schools.
Community Engageme nt
Activity Name
Activity Description
Activity Type
MACUL Training
20 teachers will participate in the MACUL Technology Training in the Spring of 2016.
Technology Tier 2 , Professiona l Learning
Van Andel Education Institute Training on the Next Generation Science Standards
The K-12 Science educators will learn about the Professiona Tier 1 student communication expectations of the Next l Learning Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and learn how to develop strategies to help students learn to improve their science communication (presentation, writing, verbal).
05/13/2013 06/24/2016 $1000
The leadership team of the Educational Foundation of the Allegan Public Schools committee will spearhead this effort. They will organize the campaign and encourage involvemen t on the part of all staff and community members.
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Implement
12/07/2015 05/27/2016 $8000
Getting Ready
08/04/2014 06/17/2016 $3600
Staff Responsibl e Technology Director, Building Principals, Building Sy Ops, Digital Learning Coaches. The Science Department Chairperso ns and Building Principals will help to ensure that this activity is meaningful.
Title II Part A
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"C3 Framework" Training -- New Social Studies Standards
The Social Studies teachers will learn how to plan, develop and implement the "C-3 Framework" (communication (presentation, writing, verbal) expectations for the New Social Studies Standards .
Professiona Tier 1 l Learning
Getting Ready
08/04/2014 06/17/2016 $600
MAISA Math Training -- In the 2015-2016 School Year, the 3rd, 4th, and Professiona Tier 1 re: Common Core 5th grade Elementary teachers will receive inl Learning service training on how to plan and design MAISA Math units for their respective grade level math classes.
Implement
09/03/2013 06/17/2016 $2040
Everyday Math Inservice Teachers will receive training on how to effectively Professiona Tier 1 utilize the Everyday Math series in their l Learning classrooms as well as align the Everyday Math Units with the MAISA Math units.
Implement
09/03/2013 06/17/2016 $2040
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The Social Studies Department Chairperso ns and the Building Principals will ensure that this training will be meaningful and beneficial to all participants . The Curriculum Director, Building Principals, Elementary Grade Level Lead Teachers, and the Secondary Math Department Chairperso ns will ensure that the planned activies are educational ly beneficial and implemente d with fidelity. Building Principals and grade level lead teachers.
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Teacher Training
Teachers will be provided opportunities to receive Professiona Tier 1 follow-up training on the fundamental elements l Learning needed to develop a successful RtI program. These include: Collective Responsibility (Professional Learning Communities {PLCs}, Concentrated Instruction {emphasis on Tier 1 strategies} , Convergent Assessment, and Certain Access through Response to Intervention (RtI) workshops and conferences.
Implement
08/03/2015 06/17/2016 $15000
Evaluation of RtI Professional Development
The RtI or MTSS Professional Development Activity will be monitored and evaluated through pre and post surveys. The agendas and participation sign-in sheets will provide evidence of implementation. Each school in the Allegan Public Schools will provide agendas for meetings where the RtI (MTSS) information is shared with colleagues will also provide evidence. Any documents created by the building teams regarding the implementation phases and/or timelines will also provide evidence. All building administrators will be trained in how to utilize the teacher evaluation system, "Stages with Thoughtful Classroom." In the first training, they will learn to use the "Stages" software technology that will be utilized during teacher observations and evaluations ($1,500). In the 2nd training they will learn how to use "Thoughtful Classroom" model which provides the foundation for all observations and the final evaluation summary ($8,500). A Technology Expert will be available to provide teachers with one on one or small group support on how to effectively use their classroom technology and student devices throughout the school year to provide students with improved instruction in all curricular areas.
Professiona Tier 1 l Learning
Evaluate
09/02/2014 06/23/2017 $1
Technology Tier 1 , Professiona l Learning
Implement
08/03/2015 06/17/2016 $10000
Technology Tier 1 , Professiona l Learning
Getting Ready
08/26/2013 06/17/2016 $59000
Administrator "Stages with Thoughtful Classroom" training
Technology Training and/or Support
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Department and Grade Level Chairperso ns, Building Principals, Curriculum Director, Superinten dent. The Curriculum Director, Building Principals, School Improveme nt Chairperso ns, and Teachers. Superinten dent, Curriculum Director, Building Administrat ors
Building Principals, Director of Technology , Building Sys Ops, Digital Learning Coaches,
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MAISA Unit Reading Training
The Elementary Teachers (K-5) will be provided in-service training on the implementation of the MAISA Reading units (Common Core). The Secondary Teachers (6-12) will be provided in-service training on the implementation of the MAISA units (Common Core).
Professiona Tier 1 l Learning
Implement
08/05/2013 06/17/2016 $4800
College, Career, Civic Life ("C3") Social Studies Standard Training
Teacher representatives from the Social Studies department will receive training on the new social studies standards "C3" and how they will be implemented and measured.
Curriculum Tier 1 Developme nt
Getting Ready
09/07/2015 06/17/2016 $600
Common Formative Assessment Development
Core subject area teachers and grade level teacher teams will be provided time to collaborate to develop Common Formative Assessments for the Essential Standards that the have determined for the subject area. MS - ELA & Math = $3000. HS - ELA & Math = $1500
Teacher Tier 1 Collaborati on, Curriculum Developme nt, Professiona l Learning
Getting Ready
01/09/2015 06/17/2016 $4500
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The building principals and the elementary grade level lead teachers will help to ensure that these activities are productivel y implemente d and the information is disseminat ed to all grade level teachers. The Social Studies Department Chair Person, the Principals, and the Curriculum Director. Curriculum Director, Building Principals, Department Chairperso ns.
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"Running Record" Training
Instructional Assistants and teachers will be taught how to use the new electronic platform for administering the " Running Record" skill assessment. to dig deeper into the reading skills of their students and determine interventions that will be needed to move students closer to their appropriate grade level in reading. If this training occurs during the school year, substitutes will be hired so that teachers and IAs can be away from their assigned duties.
Technology Tier 1 , Professiona l Learning
Delta Math Interventions High School teachers will be trained on the use of Academic the Delta Math screeners for Algebra I. Students Support will be given the Delta Math grade level readiness Program screener to determine his/her readiness to learn the the current grade level content. Students who did not perform as expected will have the readiness standards identified and targeted interventions will be developed.
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Tier 2
Getting Ready
08/11/2014 09/25/2015 $137
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $480
The building principals, grade level teachers and instructiona l assistants will be involved to ensure that all members of the instructiona l staff know how to properly utilize the DIBELS "Next" and "Reading 3D" component s of the new electronic version. The 3rd through 10th grade math teachers will ensure that the Delta Math readiness screeners are given, . The grade level lead teachers, department chairs, the building principals, and the curriculum director will oversee the process. Page 37
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VanAndel Education Institute -- Next Generation Science Standard Training
Teachers continue their training on how to teach / Professiona Tier 1 facilitate the new strategies associated with the l Learning Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) through the VanAndel Institute.
Getting Ready
08/04/2014 06/17/2016 $3600
The building principals and science department chairperson s will help to facilitate this training and to ensure that it will be meaningful and effective.
Activity Name
Activity Description
Activity Type
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Essential Standard Determination
Elementary (K-5) English Language Arts (ELA) Teachers will be provided time during the school year to determine/select the ELA Essential Standards for each grade level.
Teacher Tier 1 Collaborati on, Curriculum Developme nt
Getting Ready
09/08/2015 06/17/2016 $4800
IA Writing Support
K-5 Students who are having difficulty with their Academic writing skills will receive extra help from highly Support qualified Instructional Assistants in small groups or Program in one-to-one situations.
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $48500
Staff Responsibl e Curriculum Director, Building Principals, Grade Level Lead Teachers The building principal and instructiona l assistants assigned to each elementry school.
Title I Part A
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Tier
Tier 2
Resource Assigned
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IA Reading Support
K-5 Students who are having difficulty with their Academic reading skills will receive extra help from highly Support qualified Instructional Assistants in small groups or Program in one-on-one situations.
IA Math Support
K-5 students who are having difficulty with their Academic learning their math facts and understanding their Support math skills will receive extra help form highly Program qualified Instructional Assistants in small groups or in one-on-one situations.
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Tier 2
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $48500
09/03/2013 06/17/2016 $48500
The building principal, K5 Teachers, and Instructiona l Assistants assigned to each elementary school. The building principal and instructiona l assistants assigned to each elementary school.
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Activity Summary by School Below is a breakdown of activity by school. All Schools Activity Name
Activity Description
Activity Type
MAISA Unit Reading Training
The Elementary Teachers (K-5) will be provided in-service training on the implementation of the MAISA Reading units (Common Core). The Secondary Teachers (6-12) will be provided in-service training on the implementation of the MAISA units (Common Core).
Posting Jobs
Notify Universities and Colleges of the positions that are open in the school district and the certification requirements for each position.
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Professiona Tier 1 l Learning
Implement
08/05/2013 06/17/2016 $4800
Recruitmen Tier 1 t and Retention
Implement
04/29/2013 06/30/2016 $1
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Tier
Resource Assigned
Staff Responsibl e The building principals and the elementary grade level lead teachers will help to ensure that these activities are productivel y implemente d and the information is disseminat ed to all grade level teachers. The Superinten dent, Building Principals, and assigned secretarial staff.
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"C.O.D.E. Orange"
Encourage community-wide activities such as "C.O.D.E. Orange" to generate pride and excitement in the Allegan Public Schools.
Community Engageme nt
MAISA Writing Unit Training
The elementary teachers (K-5) will receive MAISA Professiona Tier 1 Writing Unit implementation training from AAESA l Learning consultants from other Writer's Workshop facilitators. The secondary teachers (6-12) will receive MAISA Writing Unit implementation training from AAESA consultants and from other Writer's Workshop facilitators.
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05/13/2013 06/24/2016 $1000
Implement
08/05/2013 06/17/2016 $4800
The leadership team of the Educational Foundation of the Allegan Public Schools committee will spearhead this effort. They will organize the campaign and encourage involvemen t on the part of all staff and community members. The Curriculum Director, the building Principals, the Elementary Grade Level Teachers, and the Secondary Language Arts Department chairperson s will ensure that the planned activities will be educational ly beneficial and functionally productive. Page 41
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Adult/Student Mentors
Adult and/or Student Mentors will be assigned to those students who most need support in accomplishing assigned tasks.
Academic Support Program
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $0
The building principal, social workers, and classroom teachers will strive to ensure that the needest students will receive the needed attention.
Technology Training and/or Support
A Technology Expert will be available to provide teachers with one on one or small group support on how to effectively use their classroom technology and student devices throughout the school year to provide students with improved instruction in all curricular areas.
Technology Tier 1 , Professiona l Learning
Getting Ready
08/26/2013 06/17/2016 $59000
Teachers will be provided opportunities to receive Professiona Tier 1 follow-up training on the fundamental elements l Learning needed to develop a successful RtI program. These include: Collective Responsibility (Professional Learning Communities {PLCs}, Concentrated Instruction {emphasis on Tier 1 strategies} , Convergent Assessment, and Certain Access through Response to Intervention (RtI) workshops and conferences.
Implement
08/03/2015 06/17/2016 $15000
Representative(s) of the Liability Insurance Walkthroug Tier 1 Company -- SET SEG, will visit all school building h and facilities of the Allegan Public Schools on regular intervals to insure the those areas are safe and secure for students and employees.
Monitor
07/01/2014 06/24/2016 $5000
Building Principals, Director of Technology , Building Sys Ops, Digital Learning Coaches, Department and Grade Level Chairperso ns, Building Principals, Curriculum Director, Superinten dent. The Director of Operations and the Head of Maintenanc e will assist SET SEG representati ves in their evaluation of school facilities.
Teacher Training
Review of Facilities
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Tier 2
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Evaluation and We will utilize the TUPS survey through the Other Monitoring of Classroom Florida Center for Instructional Technology to Technology Integration measure Teacher and Student Use of Technology in the Spring of 2014 and a follow-up survey in the Spring of 2015.
Evaluation of RtI Professional Development
Performance Task Training
Administrator "Stages with Thoughtful Classroom" training
Tier 1
Getting Ready
05/16/2014 06/26/2015 $0
The RtI or MTSS Professional Development Activity will be monitored and evaluated through pre and post surveys. The agendas and participation sign-in sheets will provide evidence of implementation. Each school in the Allegan Public Schools will provide agendas for meetings where the RtI (MTSS) information is shared with colleagues will also provide evidence. Any documents created by the building teams regarding the implementation phases and/or timelines will also provide evidence. Teachers will learn how to develop meaningful "Performance Tasks" for their students that have real world applications.
Professiona Tier 1 l Learning
Evaluate
09/02/2014 06/23/2017 $1
Professiona Tier 1 l Learning
Getting Ready
09/02/2014 06/24/2016 $100
All building administrators will be trained in how to utilize the teacher evaluation system, "Stages with Thoughtful Classroom." In the first training, they will learn to use the "Stages" software technology that will be utilized during teacher observations and evaluations ($1,500). In the 2nd training they will learn how to use "Thoughtful Classroom" model which provides the foundation for all observations and the final evaluation summary ($8,500).
Technology Tier 1 , Professiona l Learning
Implement
08/03/2015 06/17/2016 $10000
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Teachers and Building Principals will be responsible for ensuring that all staff complete the initial survey and the followup survey. The Curriculum Director, Building Principals, School Improveme nt Chairperso ns, and Teachers. The Department Chairperso ns, Grade Level Lead Teachers, Building Principals, and the Curriculum Director. Superinten dent, Curriculum Director, Building Administrat ors
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New Teacher Orientation
All new professional educators will receive orientation to the Allegan Public Schools. This orientation will include: District Policies, Philosophy and Expectations and the introduction to District Technology Applications (including but not limited to -- PowerSchool, Everyday Math, MAISA Math, Delta Math, DIBELS, Running Record, MAISA Reading & Writing, MAISA Social Studies, Battle Creek Science, VanAndel Institute, and Illuminate DNA).
Career Tier 1 Preparation /Orientation , Policy and Process, Professiona l Learning
08/03/2015 06/24/2016 $100
Teacher Training
Teachers will be introduced to the new teacher evaluation tool, "Stages with Thoughtful Classroom."
Professiona Tier 1 l Learning
08/24/2015 10/02/2015 $100
MIELA Professional Development
15 of the K-12 ELA teachers will participate in the Professiona Tier 1 MIELA Professional Learning Conference in the l Learning spring of 2016.
Implement
11/30/2015 05/27/2016 $15750
District Experts
The Digital Learning Coaches who were trained through the TRIG Grants (13-14 SY, 14-15 SY), will continue to support teachers in each building.
Technology Tier 1 , Professiona l Learning
Implement
08/17/2015 06/17/2016 $16875
MACUL Training
20 teachers will participate in the MACUL Technology Training in the Spring of 2016.
Technology Tier 2 , Professiona l Learning
Implement
12/07/2015 05/27/2016 $8000
Common Formative Assessment Development
Core subject area teachers and grade level teacher teams will be provided time to collaborate to develop Common Formative Assessments for the Essential Standards that the have determined for the subject area. MS - ELA & Math = $3000. HS - ELA & Math = $1500
Teacher Tier 1 Collaborati on, Curriculum Developme nt, Professiona l Learning
Getting Ready
01/09/2015 06/17/2016 $4500
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Superinten dent, Curriculum Director, Building Principals, Mentor Teachers, Members of the new teacher's PLC. Superinten dent and Building Principals, Building Principals, grade level Lead Teachers, Writing Coach, and Curriculum Director Building Principals, Technology Director, Digital Learning Coaches Technology Director, Building Principals, Building Sy Ops, Digital Learning Coaches. Curriculum Director, Building Principals, Department Chairperso ns.
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College, Career, Civic Life ("C3") Social Studies Standard Training
Teacher representatives from the Social Studies department will receive training on the new social studies standards "C3" and how they will be implemented and measured.
Curriculum Tier 1 Developme nt
Getting Ready
09/07/2015 06/17/2016 $600
The Social Studies Department Chair Person, the Principals, and the Curriculum Director.
Activity Type
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Implement
09/03/2013 06/17/2016 $2040
Staff Responsibl e The Curriculum Director, Building Principals, Elementary Grade Level Lead Teachers, and the Secondary Math Department Chairperso ns will ensure that the planned activies are educational ly beneficial and implemente d with fidelity. The building principal and instructiona l assistants assigned to each elementary school.
West Ward Elementary School Activity Name
Activity Description
Tier
MAISA Math Training -- In the 2015-2016 School Year, the 3rd, 4th, and Professiona Tier 1 re: Common Core 5th grade Elementary teachers will receive inl Learning service training on how to plan and design MAISA Math units for their respective grade level math classes.
IA Math Support
K-5 students who are having difficulty with their Academic learning their math facts and understanding their Support math skills will receive extra help form highly Program qualified Instructional Assistants in small groups or in one-on-one situations.
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Resource Assigned
09/03/2013 06/17/2016 $48500
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Adult/Student Mentors
Adult and/or Student Mentors will be assigned to those students who most need support in accomplishing assigned tasks.
Academic Support Program
Adult/Student Mentors
Adult and/or Student Mentors will be assigned to those students who most need additional support in developing their reading skills.
Academic Support Program
Tier 2
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $0
IA Writing Support
K-5 Students who are having difficulty with their Academic writing skills will receive extra help from highly Support qualified Instructional Assistants in small groups or Program in one-to-one situations.
Tier 2
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $48500
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09/03/2013 06/17/2016 $0
The building principal, teachers, and social worker will strive to be sure that those students with the greatest need receive the extra attention. The building principal, teachers, and/or social worker will strive to be sure that those students who most need additional support will receive the help of an adult/stude nt mentor. The building principal and instructiona l assistants assigned to each elementry school.
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IA Reading Support
K-5 Students who are having difficulty with their Academic reading skills will receive extra help from highly Support qualified Instructional Assistants in small groups or Program in one-on-one situations.
Tier 2
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $48500
Everyday Math Inservice Teachers will receive training on how to effectively Professiona Tier 1 utilize the Everyday Math series in their l Learning classrooms as well as align the Everyday Math Units with the MAISA Math units.
Implement
09/03/2013 06/17/2016 $2040
Appropriate Reading Level Books
Tier 1
Implement
08/04/2014 06/17/2016 $5250
Technology Tier 1 , Academic Support Program
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $32000
An assortment of books at will be purchased to support the reading development of students.
Reading Assessments - After the initial student reading assessment is - DIBELS and Running completed in Star Reading, student reading skills Record will be assessed using a "dig deeper" assessment. The data from DIBELS "Next" and "Running Records" will be used to determine appropriate interventions. DIBELS "NEXT" and "Running Record" will be given during the school year at pre-established intervals. Teachers and/or Instructional assistants will use technology to administer DIBELS "Next" and "Running Record" resulting in digitally recorded student scores. Using the data generated, student groups will be formed comprised of students who need the same or similar interventions to improve their reading skills.
Materials
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The building principal, K5 Teachers, and Instructiona l Assistants assigned to each elementary school. Building Principals and grade level lead teachers. The K-5 ELA teachers, the building principals, and the Curriculum Director. Classroom Teachers and Instructiona l Assistants will administer the assessmen ts. The Building Principals and Curriculum Director will assist teachers with the review of the generated data.
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Coaching of Writing Lessons
A "Writing Coach" will observe the teaching of a Teacher Tier 1 writing lesson in the elementary classrooms. Collaborati The "Writing Coach" will give the teacher feedback on on all aspects of the observed lesson.
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $3800
"Running Record" Training
Instructional Assistants and teachers will be taught how to use the new electronic platform for administering the " Running Record" skill assessment. to dig deeper into the reading skills of their students and determine interventions that will be needed to move students closer to their appropriate grade level in reading. If this training occurs during the school year, substitutes will be hired so that teachers and IAs can be away from their assigned duties.
Getting Ready
08/11/2014 09/25/2015 $137
Technology Tier 1 , Professiona l Learning
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The elementary teachers, principals, and curriculum director. The building principals, grade level teachers and instructiona l assistants will be involved to ensure that all members of the instructiona l staff know how to properly utilize the DIBELS "Next" and "Reading 3D" component s of the new electronic version.
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Delta Math Interventions High School teachers will be trained on the use of Academic the Delta Math screeners for Algebra I. Students Support will be given the Delta Math grade level readiness Program screener to determine his/her readiness to learn the the current grade level content. Students who did not perform as expected will have the readiness standards identified and targeted interventions will be developed.
Essential Standard Determination
Elementary (K-5) English Language Arts (ELA) Teachers will be provided time during the school year to determine/select the ELA Essential Standards for each grade level.
Tier 2
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $480
Teacher Tier 1 Collaborati on, Curriculum Developme nt
Getting Ready
09/08/2015 06/17/2016 $4800
Activity Type
Phase
Begin Date End Date
The 3rd through 10th grade math teachers will ensure that the Delta Math readiness screeners are given, . The grade level lead teachers, department chairs, the building principals, and the curriculum director will oversee the process. Curriculum Director, Building Principals, Grade Level Lead Teachers
Pine Trails Elementary School Activity Name
Activity Description
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Tier
Resource Assigned
Staff Responsibl e
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MAISA Math Training -- In the 2015-2016 School Year, the 3rd, 4th, and Professiona Tier 1 re: Common Core 5th grade Elementary teachers will receive inl Learning service training on how to plan and design MAISA Math units for their respective grade level math classes.
Implement
09/03/2013 06/17/2016 $2040
IA Math Support
K-5 students who are having difficulty with their Academic learning their math facts and understanding their Support math skills will receive extra help form highly Program qualified Instructional Assistants in small groups or in one-on-one situations.
09/03/2013 06/17/2016 $48500
Adult/Student Mentors
Adult and/or Student Mentors will be assigned to those students who most need support in accomplishing assigned tasks.
09/03/2013 06/17/2016 $0
Academic Support Program
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The Curriculum Director, Building Principals, Elementary Grade Level Lead Teachers, and the Secondary Math Department Chairperso ns will ensure that the planned activies are educational ly beneficial and implemente d with fidelity. The building principal and instructiona l assistants assigned to each elementary school. The building principal, teachers, and social worker will strive to be sure that those students with the greatest need receive the extra attention. Page 50
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Adult/Student Mentors
Adult and/or Student Mentors will be assigned to those students who most need additional support in developing their reading skills.
Academic Support Program
Tier 2
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $0
IA Writing Support
K-5 Students who are having difficulty with their Academic writing skills will receive extra help from highly Support qualified Instructional Assistants in small groups or Program in one-to-one situations.
Tier 2
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $48500
IA Reading Support
K-5 Students who are having difficulty with their Academic reading skills will receive extra help from highly Support qualified Instructional Assistants in small groups or Program in one-on-one situations.
Tier 2
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $48500
Everyday Math Inservice Teachers will receive training on how to effectively Professiona Tier 1 utilize the Everyday Math series in their l Learning classrooms as well as align the Everyday Math Units with the MAISA Math units.
Implement
09/03/2013 06/17/2016 $2040
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The building principal, teachers, and/or social worker will strive to be sure that those students who most need additional support will receive the help of an adult/stude nt mentor. The building principal and instructiona l assistants assigned to each elementry school. The building principal, K5 Teachers, and Instructiona l Assistants assigned to each elementary school. Building Principals and grade level lead teachers.
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Appropriate Reading Level Books
An assortment of books at will be purchased to support the reading development of students.
Tier 1
Implement
08/04/2014 06/17/2016 $5250
Technology Tier 1 , Academic Support Program
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $32000
A "Writing Coach" will observe the teaching of a Teacher Tier 1 writing lesson in the elementary classrooms. Collaborati The "Writing Coach" will give the teacher feedback on on all aspects of the observed lesson.
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $3800
Reading Assessments - After the initial student reading assessment is - DIBELS and Running completed in Star Reading, student reading skills Record will be assessed using a "dig deeper" assessment. The data from DIBELS "Next" and "Running Records" will be used to determine appropriate interventions. DIBELS "NEXT" and "Running Record" will be given during the school year at pre-established intervals. Teachers and/or Instructional assistants will use technology to administer DIBELS "Next" and "Running Record" resulting in digitally recorded student scores. Using the data generated, student groups will be formed comprised of students who need the same or similar interventions to improve their reading skills.
Coaching of Writing Lessons
Materials
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The K-5 ELA teachers, the building principals, and the Curriculum Director. Classroom Teachers and Instructiona l Assistants will administer the assessmen ts. The Building Principals and Curriculum Director will assist teachers with the review of the generated data. The elementary teachers, principals, and curriculum director.
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"Running Record" Training
Instructional Assistants and teachers will be taught how to use the new electronic platform for administering the " Running Record" skill assessment. to dig deeper into the reading skills of their students and determine interventions that will be needed to move students closer to their appropriate grade level in reading. If this training occurs during the school year, substitutes will be hired so that teachers and IAs can be away from their assigned duties.
Technology Tier 1 , Professiona l Learning
Delta Math Interventions High School teachers will be trained on the use of Academic the Delta Math screeners for Algebra I. Students Support will be given the Delta Math grade level readiness Program screener to determine his/her readiness to learn the the current grade level content. Students who did not perform as expected will have the readiness standards identified and targeted interventions will be developed.
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Tier 2
Getting Ready
08/11/2014 09/25/2015 $137
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $480
The building principals, grade level teachers and instructiona l assistants will be involved to ensure that all members of the instructiona l staff know how to properly utilize the DIBELS "Next" and "Reading 3D" component s of the new electronic version. The 3rd through 10th grade math teachers will ensure that the Delta Math readiness screeners are given, . The grade level lead teachers, department chairs, the building principals, and the curriculum director will oversee the process. Page 53
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Essential Standard Determination
Elementary (K-5) English Language Arts (ELA) Teachers will be provided time during the school year to determine/select the ELA Essential Standards for each grade level.
Teacher Tier 1 Collaborati on, Curriculum Developme nt
Getting Ready
09/08/2015 06/17/2016 $4800
Curriculum Director, Building Principals, Grade Level Lead Teachers
Activity Type
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Implement
09/03/2013 06/17/2016 $2040
Staff Responsibl e The Curriculum Director, Building Principals, Elementary Grade Level Lead Teachers, and the Secondary Math Department Chairperso ns will ensure that the planned activies are educational ly beneficial and implemente d with fidelity. The building principal and instructiona l assistants assigned to each elementary school.
North Ward Elementary School Activity Name
Activity Description
Tier
MAISA Math Training -- In the 2015-2016 School Year, the 3rd, 4th, and Professiona Tier 1 re: Common Core 5th grade Elementary teachers will receive inl Learning service training on how to plan and design MAISA Math units for their respective grade level math classes.
IA Math Support
K-5 students who are having difficulty with their Academic learning their math facts and understanding their Support math skills will receive extra help form highly Program qualified Instructional Assistants in small groups or in one-on-one situations.
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Resource Assigned
09/03/2013 06/17/2016 $48500
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Adult/Student Mentors
Adult and/or Student Mentors will be assigned to those students who most need support in accomplishing assigned tasks.
Academic Support Program
Adult/Student Mentors
Adult and/or Student Mentors will be assigned to those students who most need additional support in developing their reading skills.
Academic Support Program
Tier 2
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $0
IA Writing Support
K-5 Students who are having difficulty with their Academic writing skills will receive extra help from highly Support qualified Instructional Assistants in small groups or Program in one-to-one situations.
Tier 2
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $48500
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09/03/2013 06/17/2016 $0
The building principal, teachers, and social worker will strive to be sure that those students with the greatest need receive the extra attention. The building principal, teachers, and/or social worker will strive to be sure that those students who most need additional support will receive the help of an adult/stude nt mentor. The building principal and instructiona l assistants assigned to each elementry school.
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IA Reading Support
K-5 Students who are having difficulty with their Academic reading skills will receive extra help from highly Support qualified Instructional Assistants in small groups or Program in one-on-one situations.
Tier 2
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $48500
Everyday Math Inservice Teachers will receive training on how to effectively Professiona Tier 1 utilize the Everyday Math series in their l Learning classrooms as well as align the Everyday Math Units with the MAISA Math units.
Implement
09/03/2013 06/17/2016 $2040
Appropriate Reading Level Books
Tier 1
Implement
08/04/2014 06/17/2016 $5250
Technology Tier 1 , Academic Support Program
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $32000
An assortment of books at will be purchased to support the reading development of students.
Reading Assessments - After the initial student reading assessment is - DIBELS and Running completed in Star Reading, student reading skills Record will be assessed using a "dig deeper" assessment. The data from DIBELS "Next" and "Running Records" will be used to determine appropriate interventions. DIBELS "NEXT" and "Running Record" will be given during the school year at pre-established intervals. Teachers and/or Instructional assistants will use technology to administer DIBELS "Next" and "Running Record" resulting in digitally recorded student scores. Using the data generated, student groups will be formed comprised of students who need the same or similar interventions to improve their reading skills.
Materials
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The building principal, K5 Teachers, and Instructiona l Assistants assigned to each elementary school. Building Principals and grade level lead teachers. The K-5 ELA teachers, the building principals, and the Curriculum Director. Classroom Teachers and Instructiona l Assistants will administer the assessmen ts. The Building Principals and Curriculum Director will assist teachers with the review of the generated data.
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Coaching of Writing Lessons
A "Writing Coach" will observe the teaching of a Teacher Tier 1 writing lesson in the elementary classrooms. Collaborati The "Writing Coach" will give the teacher feedback on on all aspects of the observed lesson.
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $3800
"Running Record" Training
Instructional Assistants and teachers will be taught how to use the new electronic platform for administering the " Running Record" skill assessment. to dig deeper into the reading skills of their students and determine interventions that will be needed to move students closer to their appropriate grade level in reading. If this training occurs during the school year, substitutes will be hired so that teachers and IAs can be away from their assigned duties.
Getting Ready
08/11/2014 09/25/2015 $137
Technology Tier 1 , Professiona l Learning
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The elementary teachers, principals, and curriculum director. The building principals, grade level teachers and instructiona l assistants will be involved to ensure that all members of the instructiona l staff know how to properly utilize the DIBELS "Next" and "Reading 3D" component s of the new electronic version.
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Delta Math Interventions High School teachers will be trained on the use of Academic the Delta Math screeners for Algebra I. Students Support will be given the Delta Math grade level readiness Program screener to determine his/her readiness to learn the the current grade level content. Students who did not perform as expected will have the readiness standards identified and targeted interventions will be developed.
Essential Standard Determination
Elementary (K-5) English Language Arts (ELA) Teachers will be provided time during the school year to determine/select the ELA Essential Standards for each grade level.
Tier 2
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $480
Teacher Tier 1 Collaborati on, Curriculum Developme nt
Getting Ready
09/08/2015 06/17/2016 $4800
Activity Type
Phase
Begin Date End Date
The 3rd through 10th grade math teachers will ensure that the Delta Math readiness screeners are given, . The grade level lead teachers, department chairs, the building principals, and the curriculum director will oversee the process. Curriculum Director, Building Principals, Grade Level Lead Teachers
L. E. White Middle School Activity Name
Activity Description
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Resource Assigned
Staff Responsibl e
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VanAndel Education Institute -- Next Generation Science Standard Training
Teachers continue their training on how to teach / Professiona Tier 1 facilitate the new strategies associated with the l Learning Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) through the VanAndel Institute.
Learning Center Support All students (including homeless students) will be able to go to the Learning Center to receive extra help during the school day and after school.
Van Andel Education Institute Training on the Next Generation Science Standards
Academic Support Program
Tier 1
The K-12 Science educators will learn about the Professiona Tier 1 student communication expectations of the Next l Learning Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and learn how to develop strategies to help students learn to improve their science communication (presentation, writing, verbal).
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Getting Ready
08/04/2014 06/17/2016 $3600
Implement
09/03/2013 06/17/2016 $41900
Getting Ready
08/04/2014 06/17/2016 $3600
The building principals and science department chairperson s will help to facilitate this training and to ensure that it will be meaningful and effective. The Learning Center paraprofessiona l, 2 parttime instructiona l assistants The Science Department Chairperso ns and Building Principals will help to ensure that this activity is meaningful.
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"C3 Framework" Training -- New Social Studies Standards
The Social Studies teachers will learn how to plan, develop and implement the "C-3 Framework" (communication (presentation, writing, verbal) expectations for the New Social Studies Standards .
Professiona Tier 1 l Learning
Coaching of Writing Lessons
A "Writing Coach" will observe the teaching of a Teacher Tier 1 writing lesson in the elementary classrooms. Collaborati The "Writing Coach" will give the teacher feedback on on all aspects of the observed lesson.
Delta Math Interventions High School teachers will be trained on the use of Academic the Delta Math screeners for Algebra I. Students Support will be given the Delta Math grade level readiness Program screener to determine his/her readiness to learn the the current grade level content. Students who did not perform as expected will have the readiness standards identified and targeted interventions will be developed.
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Tier 2
Getting Ready
08/04/2014 06/17/2016 $600
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $3800
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $480
The Social Studies Department Chairperso ns and the Building Principals will ensure that this training will be meaningful and beneficial to all participants . The elementary teachers, principals, and curriculum director. The 3rd through 10th grade math teachers will ensure that the Delta Math readiness screeners are given, . The grade level lead teachers, department chairs, the building principals, and the curriculum director will oversee the process.
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Dawson Elementary School Activity Name
Activity Description
Activity Type
Tier
MAISA Math Training -- In the 2015-2016 School Year, the 3rd, 4th, and Professiona Tier 1 re: Common Core 5th grade Elementary teachers will receive inl Learning service training on how to plan and design MAISA Math units for their respective grade level math classes.
IA Math Support
K-5 students who are having difficulty with their Academic learning their math facts and understanding their Support math skills will receive extra help form highly Program qualified Instructional Assistants in small groups or in one-on-one situations.
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Phase
Begin Date End Date
Resource Assigned
Implement
09/03/2013 06/17/2016 $2040
09/03/2013 06/17/2016 $48500
Staff Responsibl e The Curriculum Director, Building Principals, Elementary Grade Level Lead Teachers, and the Secondary Math Department Chairperso ns will ensure that the planned activies are educational ly beneficial and implemente d with fidelity. The building principal and instructiona l assistants assigned to each elementary school.
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Adult/Student Mentors
Adult and/or Student Mentors will be assigned to those students who most need support in accomplishing assigned tasks.
Academic Support Program
Adult/Student Mentors
Adult and/or Student Mentors will be assigned to those students who most need additional support in developing their reading skills.
Academic Support Program
Tier 2
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $0
IA Writing Support
K-5 Students who are having difficulty with their Academic writing skills will receive extra help from highly Support qualified Instructional Assistants in small groups or Program in one-to-one situations.
Tier 2
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $48500
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09/03/2013 06/17/2016 $0
The building principal, teachers, and social worker will strive to be sure that those students with the greatest need receive the extra attention. The building principal, teachers, and/or social worker will strive to be sure that those students who most need additional support will receive the help of an adult/stude nt mentor. The building principal and instructiona l assistants assigned to each elementry school.
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IA Reading Support
K-5 Students who are having difficulty with their Academic reading skills will receive extra help from highly Support qualified Instructional Assistants in small groups or Program in one-on-one situations.
Tier 2
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $48500
Everyday Math Inservice Teachers will receive training on how to effectively Professiona Tier 1 utilize the Everyday Math series in their l Learning classrooms as well as align the Everyday Math Units with the MAISA Math units.
Implement
09/03/2013 06/17/2016 $2040
Appropriate Reading Level Books
Tier 1
Implement
08/04/2014 06/17/2016 $5250
Technology Tier 1 , Academic Support Program
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $32000
An assortment of books at will be purchased to support the reading development of students.
Reading Assessments - After the initial student reading assessment is - DIBELS and Running completed in Star Reading, student reading skills Record will be assessed using a "dig deeper" assessment. The data from DIBELS "Next" and "Running Records" will be used to determine appropriate interventions. DIBELS "NEXT" and "Running Record" will be given during the school year at pre-established intervals. Teachers and/or Instructional assistants will use technology to administer DIBELS "Next" and "Running Record" resulting in digitally recorded student scores. Using the data generated, student groups will be formed comprised of students who need the same or similar interventions to improve their reading skills.
Materials
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The building principal, K5 Teachers, and Instructiona l Assistants assigned to each elementary school. Building Principals and grade level lead teachers. The K-5 ELA teachers, the building principals, and the Curriculum Director. Classroom Teachers and Instructiona l Assistants will administer the assessmen ts. The Building Principals and Curriculum Director will assist teachers with the review of the generated data.
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Coaching of Writing Lessons
A "Writing Coach" will observe the teaching of a Teacher Tier 1 writing lesson in the elementary classrooms. Collaborati The "Writing Coach" will give the teacher feedback on on all aspects of the observed lesson.
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $3800
"Running Record" Training
Instructional Assistants and teachers will be taught how to use the new electronic platform for administering the " Running Record" skill assessment. to dig deeper into the reading skills of their students and determine interventions that will be needed to move students closer to their appropriate grade level in reading. If this training occurs during the school year, substitutes will be hired so that teachers and IAs can be away from their assigned duties.
Getting Ready
08/11/2014 09/25/2015 $137
Technology Tier 1 , Professiona l Learning
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The elementary teachers, principals, and curriculum director. The building principals, grade level teachers and instructiona l assistants will be involved to ensure that all members of the instructiona l staff know how to properly utilize the DIBELS "Next" and "Reading 3D" component s of the new electronic version.
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Delta Math Interventions High School teachers will be trained on the use of Academic the Delta Math screeners for Algebra I. Students Support will be given the Delta Math grade level readiness Program screener to determine his/her readiness to learn the the current grade level content. Students who did not perform as expected will have the readiness standards identified and targeted interventions will be developed.
Essential Standard Determination
Tier 2
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $480
Elementary (K-5) English Language Arts (ELA) Teachers will be provided time during the school year to determine/select the ELA Essential Standards for each grade level.
Teacher Tier 1 Collaborati on, Curriculum Developme nt
Getting Ready
09/08/2015 06/17/2016 $4800
Activity Description
Activity Type
Phase
Begin Date End Date
The 3rd through 10th grade math teachers will ensure that the Delta Math readiness screeners are given, . The grade level lead teachers, department chairs, the building principals, and the curriculum director will oversee the process. Curriculum Director, Building Principals, Grade Level Lead Teachers
Allegan High School Activity Name
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Tier
Resource Assigned
Staff Responsibl e
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VanAndel Education Institute -- Next Generation Science Standard Training
Teachers continue their training on how to teach / Professiona Tier 1 facilitate the new strategies associated with the l Learning Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) through the VanAndel Institute.
Getting Ready
08/04/2014 06/17/2016 $3600
Academic Tutoring
All students (including homeless students) can go Academic the the Academic Tutoring Classroom from their Support math, English, science, social studies, or elective Program classes to get extra help on classwork, test preparation, and test/quiz make-up during the school day and after the school day ends (~1 hour).
Implement
09/08/2015 06/17/2016 $68500
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Tier 1
The building principals and science department chairperson s will help to facilitate this training and to ensure that it will be meaningful and effective. The high school principal will oversee the program. The daily operation of the program is the responsibilit y of the teachers assigned to the Academic Tutoring classroom. The high school counselors will encourage students to utilize the resource.
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Van Andel Education Institute Training on the Next Generation Science Standards
The K-12 Science educators will learn about the Professiona Tier 1 student communication expectations of the Next l Learning Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and learn how to develop strategies to help students learn to improve their science communication (presentation, writing, verbal).
Getting Ready
08/04/2014 06/17/2016 $3600
"C3 Framework" Training -- New Social Studies Standards
The Social Studies teachers will learn how to plan, develop and implement the "C-3 Framework" (communication (presentation, writing, verbal) expectations for the New Social Studies Standards .
Getting Ready
08/04/2014 06/17/2016 $600
Coaching of Writing Lessons
A "Writing Coach" will observe the teaching of a Teacher Tier 1 writing lesson in the elementary classrooms. Collaborati The "Writing Coach" will give the teacher feedback on on all aspects of the observed lesson.
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $3800
Professiona Tier 1 l Learning
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The Science Department Chairperso ns and Building Principals will help to ensure that this activity is meaningful. The Social Studies Department Chairperso ns and the Building Principals will ensure that this training will be meaningful and beneficial to all participants . The elementary teachers, principals, and curriculum director.
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Delta Math Interventions High School teachers will be trained on the use of Academic the Delta Math screeners for Algebra I. Students Support will be given the Delta Math grade level readiness Program screener to determine his/her readiness to learn the the current grade level content. Students who did not perform as expected will have the readiness standards identified and targeted interventions will be developed.
Tier 2
Implement
09/02/2014 06/17/2016 $480
The 3rd through 10th grade math teachers will ensure that the Delta Math readiness screeners are given, . The grade level lead teachers, department chairs, the building principals, and the curriculum director will oversee the process.
Tier
Phase
Begin Date End Date
Implement
09/03/2013 06/17/2016 $510000
Staff Responsibl e The Allegan Alternative Education High School Principal and teachers will be responsible for implementi ng the alternative education curriculum and programs.
Allegan Alternative High School Activity Name
Activity Description
Activity Type
Alternative Education Program
High school age students will be given the opportunity to enroll in the Allegan Alternative Education High School programs to meet the learning expecations of the MDE Graduation requirements.
Academic Support Program
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Resource Assigned
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