Goal: 1.1 Academic Achievement - English/Language Arts
Description: By the year 2013, 95% of all students will be proficient in reading and writing as measured annually by the PSSA.
Strategy: A. Written Curriculum
Description: Examine written curriculum to ensure a standards aligned English/Language Arts program across all grade levels and achievement levels.
Educational Practices: Continuous Learning Ethic, Quality Leadership, Quality Teaching
Activity |
1. ELA Curriculum Review |
2. ELA Planned Course Outline Revisions |
3. ELA Pacing Guide Revisions |
4. ELA Map for Differentiation of Instruction Development |
5. ELA Instructional Materials/Resources |
Strategy: B. Assessment System
Description: Develop and implement a comprehensive English/Language Arts assessment system that includes both formative and summative assessments.
Educational Practices: Continuous Learning Ethic, Quality Leadership, Quality Teaching
Activity |
1. Utilize the annual PSSA reading and writing assessments as a measure of student progress and attainment of the academic standards. |
2. Expand the implementation of Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) reading assessment across grades K-11. |
3. Utilize reading MAP data as a measure of student progress and growth. |
4. Utilize reading MAP data as a tool to determine instructional needs. |
5. Creating a Culture for Common Assessments Workshop Series |
6. Create common assessments that are aligned to the curriculum and incorporated into the pacing guides. |
7. Utilize a variety of on-going classroom assessment tools to monitor and promote student learning. |
Strategy: C. Literacy Coaching
Description: Continue to implement the Literacy Coaching Program as a method for providing ongoing and comprehensive professional development and support for teachers and administrators across all four schools in the District.
Educational Practices: Artful Use of Infrastructure, Continuous Learning Ethic, Quality Leadership, Quality Teaching
Activity |
1. Employ one Literacy Coach for each school |
2. Participate in the Chester County Literacy Consortium |
3. Participate in ELA & coaching professional development activities |
4. Monthly Coaching Workshops |
5. Provide professional development and support in ELA |
Strategy: D. Reading Professional Development Plan
Description: Develop and implement a long range professional development plan to bridge and monitor the written curriculum and the taught curriculum.
Educational Practices: Continuous Learning Ethic, Quality Leadership, Quality Teaching
Activity |
1. Identify reading professional development needs |
2. Reading Comprehension Strategies In-service |
3. Reading Study Groups |
4. Ongoing training in reading comprehension strategy instruction |
5. Conduct district and building level Learning Walks |
Strategy: E. Writing Professional Development Plan
Description: Develop and implement a long range professional development plan to bridge and monitor the written and taught curriculum.
Educational Practices: Artful Use of Infrastructure, Continuous Learning Ethic, Quality Leadership, Quality Teaching
Activity |
1. Identify writing professional development Needs |
2. Continue to implement Kid Writing in kindergarten |
3. Research current writing instructional practices |
4. Adopt a District Philosophy and Model for Writing Instruction, Grades 1-12 |
5. Provide professional development in District Writing Program |
6. Implement the District Writing Program |
Goal: 1.2 Academic Achievement - Mathematics
Description: By the year 2013, 95% of all students will be proficient in Mathematics as measured annually by the PSSA.
Strategy: A. Written Curriculum
Description: Examine written curriculum to ensure for a standards aligned mathematics program across all grade levels and achievement levels.
Educational Practices: Artful Use of Infrastructure, Continuous Learning Ethic, Quality Leadership, Quality Teaching
Activity |
1. Math Curriculum Review |
2. Math Planned Course Outline Revisions |
3. Math Pacing Guide Revisions |
4. Mathematics Map for Differentiation of Instruction Development |
5. Math Instructional Materials/Resources |
Strategy: B. Assessment System
Description: Develop and implement a comprehensive mathematics assessment system that includes both formative and summative assessments.
Educational Practices: Continuous Learning Ethic, Quality Leadership, Quality Teaching
Activity |
1. Utilize the annual PSSA mathematics assessment as a measure of student progress on attainment of the standards |
2. Expand the implementation of Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) across grades K-11 |
3. Utilize MAP data as a measure of student progress and growth |
4. Utilize MAP data as a tool to determine instructional needs |
5. Creating a Culture for Common Assessments Workshop |
6. Create common assessments that are aligned to the curriculum and incorporated into the pacing guides |
7. Utilize a variety of on-going classroom assessment tools to monitor and promote student learning |
Strategy: C. Mathematics Coaching
Description: Continue to implement the mathematics coaching program as a method for providing ongoing and comprehensive professional development and support for teachers and administrators across three schools in the District, working toward the addition of a mathematics coach at the primary level.
Educational Practices: Artful Use of Infrastructure, Continuous Learning Ethic, Quality Leadership, Quality Teaching
Activity |
1. Continue to implement the District Mathematics Coaching Program |
2. Participate in mathematics and coaching professional development activities |
3. Monthly Coaching Workshops |
4. Provide professional development and support in mathematics |
Strategy: D. Mathematics Professional Development Plan
Description: Develop and implement a long range professional development plan to bridge and monitor the written curriculum and the taught curriculum
Educational Practices: Continuous Learning Ethic, Quality Leadership, Quality Teaching
Activity |
1. Mathematics professional development needs |
2. Provide professional development during the district professional development days |
3. Mathematics Study Groups |
4. Ongoing training in best practices in mathematics |
5. Conduct district and building level Learning Walks |
Goal: 1.3 Academic Achievement - Science
Description: By the year 2010, the district science curriculum will be fully aligned to the standards as evidenced by curriculum documents (i.e... Planned Course Outlines, Unit Guides). Upon availability from PDE, baseline PSSA data will be used to determine appropriate proficiency goal projections for 2013.
Strategy: A. Written Curriculum
Description: Examine the written curriculum to ensure for a standards aligned science program across all grade levels and achievement levels.
Educational Practices: Artful Use of Infrastructure, Continuous Learning Ethic, Quality Leadership, Quality Teaching
Activity |
1. Develop Science Planned Course Outlines and unit guides |
2. Review materials/resources, identify needs, purchase materials/resources as needed |
3. Conduct annual curriculum review upon availability of baseline PSSA science data |
Strategy: B. Assessment System
Description: Develop and implement a comprehensive science assessment system that includes both formative and summative assessments.
Educational Practices: Continuous Learning Ethic, Quality Leadership, Quality Teaching
Activity |
1. Utilize annual PSSA science assessment as a measure of student progress on attainment of the standards when available from PDE |
2. Investigate the implementation of Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) science assessment across the grade levels |
3. Create common assessments that are aligned to the curriculum and incorporated into the unit guides |
4. Utilize a variety of on-going classroom assessment tools to monitor and promote student learning |
Strategy: C. Professional Development Plan
Description: Develop and implement a long range professional development plan to bridge and monitor the written and taught curriculum.
Educational Practices: Continuous Learning Ethic, Quality Leadership, Quality Teaching
Activity |
1. Identify professional development needs |
2. Provide professional development during district professional development days |
3. Provide voluntary after school workshops for teachers designed around specific curriculum needs. |
4. Integrate professional development activities into building level collaborative sessions throughout the year |
5. Monitor the written and taught curriculum by conducting district and building level Learning Walks |
Goal: 1.4 Academic Achievement - Social Studies
Description: By the year 2010, the District social studies curriculum will be fully aligned to the standards as evidenced by curriculum documents (i.e. Planned Course Outlines, Unit Guides).
Strategy: A. Written Curriculum
Description: Develop and implement a written Social Studies curriculum that is fully aligned to the state content standards across all grade levels and achievement levels.
Educational Practices: Artful Use of Infrastructure, Continuous Learning Ethic, Quality Leadership, Quality Teaching
Activity |
1. Develop Social Studies Planned Course Outlines and Unit Guides |
2. Instructional Materials/ Resources |
3. Curriculum Review |
Strategy: B. Assessment System
Description: Develop and implement a comprehensive Social Studies assessment system that includes both formative and summative assessments.
Educational Practices: Continuous Learning Ethic, Quality Leadership, Quality Teaching
Activity |
1. Create common assessments that are aligned to the curriculum and incorporated into the unit guides |
2. Establish baseline proficiency levels from common assessment data. |
3. On-going Classroom Assessments |
4. Utilize a variety of on-going classroom assessment tools to monitor and promote student learning. |
5. Utilize data from district common assessments as a measure of student progress. |
6. Utilize reading and mathematics MAP data as a tool to determine instructional needs. |
Strategy: C. Professional Development Plan
Description: Develop and implement a long range professional development plan to bridge and monitor the written curriculum and the taught curriculum.
Educational Practices: Continuous Learning Ethic, Quality Leadership, Quality Teaching
Activity |
1. Identify professional development needs |
2. Provide professional development during district professional development days |
3. Provide voluntary after school workshops for teachers designed around specific curriculum needs |
4. Integrate professional development activities into building level collaboration sessions throughout the year |
5. Monitor the written and taught curriculum by conducting district and building level Learning Walks |
Goal: 1.5 Academic Achievement - Intervention/Support Programs
Description: Provide effective academic intervention and support programs for identified student populations (ELL, IEP, ED, Hispanic) to ensure proficiency in reading and mathematics as measured annually by PSSA.
Strategy: A. English Language Learners (ELL) Program
Description: Provide a comprehensive program with a full range of services for ELL students.
Educational Practices: Artful Use of Infrastructure, Quality Leadership, Quality Teaching
Activity |
1. Provide professional development for regular education teachers |
2. ELL Coaching |
3. Monthly PD Workshops for ELL teachers |
4. Provide professional development for guidance counselors |
5. Conduct triennial ELL Program Review |
Strategy: B. Special Education Program
Description: Provide a comprehensive program with a full range of services for special education students.
Educational Practices: Artful Use of Infrastructure, Quality Leadership, Quality Teaching
Activity |
1. Provide professional development for regular education teachers |
2. Provide monthly professional development workshops for special education teachers |
3. Provide professional development for special education staff |
4. Conduct triennial Special Education Review |
Strategy: C. Intervention/Support Programs
Description: Provide appropriate intervention/support for students designed to ensure attainment of established standards.
Educational Practices: Artful Use of Infrastructure, Quality Leadership, Quality Teaching
Activity |
1. Instructional Support Program |
2. Response to Intervention Program (RtI) |
Goal: 1.6 Academic Achievement - 21st Century Learners
Description: Provide a high quality education with increased opportunities for all students that will prepare them for the world of work and post secondary experiences.
Strategy: A. Rigorous Academic Programs
Description: Provide a rigorous Academic Program for all students across all grades.
Educational Practices: Continuous Learning Ethic, Quality Leadership, Quality Teaching
Activity |
1. Participation/Completion Rates in Honors & AP Courses |
2. Expand Honors & AP Course Offerings |
3. Successful Completion of Algebra II |
4. PSAT/SAT |
Strategy: B. International Academic Programs
Description: Explore the feasibility of implementing an internationally recognized program for the secondary level that provides a highly rigorous course of study for students. Examples include: International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge
Educational Practices: Artful Use of Infrastructure, Quality Leadership, and Quality Teaching
Activity |
1. International Baccalaureate Program (IB Program) |
2. Cambridge Program |
Strategy: C. Early Graduation and Dual Enrollment
Description: Establish an early graduation/dual enrollment program designed to provide opportunities for high school students who have met or are close to meeting graduation requirements to participate in college level courses.
Educational Practices: Artful Use of Infrastructure, Quality Leadership, and Quality Teaching
Activity |
1. Apply for PDE sponsored Dual Enrollment Grant |
2. Establish partnership with DCCC |
3. Develop procedures for Early Graduation and Dual Enrollment Program |
Strategy: D. 21st Century Skills
Description: Develop, train, implement and monitor curricula related to the 21st Century Skills developed by the Metiri Group in partnership with the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory. Categories include: Digital Age Literacy, Inventive Thinking, Interactive Communication, Quality/State of the Art Results.
Educational Practices: Artful Use of Infrastructure, Continuous Learning Ethic, Quality Leadership, Quality Teaching
Activity |
Integrate 21st Century technology skills |
Strategy: E. National Educational Technology Standards (NET Standards)
Description: Integrate the NET standards and performance indicators for students/teachers/administrators into local curriculum and daily instruction.
Educational Practices: Artful Use of Infrastructure, Continuous Learning Ethic, Quality Leadership, Quality Teaching
Activity |
Curriculum review of Educational Technology K-12 |
Staff training for National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers |
Staff training for understanding National Educational Technology Standards for Students |
Goal: 2. Training & Development of All Employees
Description: The Avon Grove School District will provide training and professional development for employees aligned to the district needs and goals specific to the responsibilities of the position.
Strategy: A. New Teacher Induction Program
Description: The Avon Grove School District will implement a New Teacher Induction Program for educators new to the district, with less than two years teaching experience in the district, and with less than three years of teaching experience.
Educational Practices: Continuous Learning Ethic, Quality Teaching
Activity |
1. Mentors for First Year Teachers |
2. Beginning of School Year Orientation for New Teachers |
3. Monthly Workshops |
4. Professional Development Workshops |
5. Peer Observations |
Strategy: B. Annual Training Plan for All Employees
Description: The Avon Grove School District will implement professional development modules for all employees that are cyclical to ensure compliance regarding policies, procedures, and systems.
Educational Practices: Artful Use of Infrastructure, Continuous Learning Ethic
Activity |
1. Develop professional development cycles related to school board policies, procedures, and systems |
2. Utilize “My Learning Plan” to monitor enrollment in training sessions |
3. Develop an assessment tool to measure effectiveness of training sessions |
4. Develop a tiered system of cross training |
Strategy: C. Technology Services Training & Professional Development
Description: Provide training and development for all employees as it relates to district technologies.
Educational Practices: Continuous Learning Ethic, Quality Leadership, Quality Teaching
Activity |
2. Instructional Technology Specialist |
3. Consultant Services |
4. Participate in professional development activities at a state and national level |
Goal: 3. Effective Student, Parent, Community and School Collaboration
Description: Energize families, communities, civic and business leaders to engage in the success of education.
Strategy: A. Communication Plan
Description: Provide continuous and effective communication with all internal and external stakeholders.
Educational Practices: Artful Use of Infrastructure, Quality Leadership
Educational Practices: Artful Use of Infrastructure, Quality Leadership
Activity |
1. District & School Web sites |
10. Teacher Created Web Sites |
2. School Newsletters & Publications |
3. Annual district wide newsletter delivered to all households in the District |
4. Curriculum Information Nights |
5. Bilingual Home/School Visitor |
6. Automated Calling System |
7. Parent information nights |
8. Career Fairs |
9. Provide interpreters at school events |
Strategy: B. Home School Partnerships
Description: Increase and strengthen parent/family and school partnerships.
Educational Practices: Continuous Learning Ethic, Quality Leadership
Activity |
1. Continue to implement the volunteer programs |
2. Expand volunteers into other areas of school programs |
3. Community Feedback System |
Strategy: C. Community Partnerships
Description: Enhance alliances with community, civic and business leaders to support student achievement.
Educational Practices: Quality Leadership
Activity |
1. Establish partnerships with local businesses for job recruitment |
2. Establish partnerships with local business to reward/recognize students for academic achievement |
Goal: 4. Deliver High Quality Support for Schools
Description: Continually enhance school performance through delivery of high quality District management, operational support and customer service.
Strategy: A. Financial Management Services
Description: Enhance District-wide financial management services.
Educational Practices: Quality Leadership
Activity |
1. Develop procedures manual for all processed in the Business Department |
Strategy: B. Program Management
Description: Improve District-wide program management and execution.
Educational Practices: Artful Use of Infrastructure, Quality Leadership
Activity |
1. Develop/review job descriptions annually |
2. Develop/review staffing needs and requirements annually |
3. Annual review of appreciation and/or depreciation of district assets |
4. Annual review of contractual services |
5. Development of a communication plan |
6. Provide training in jobs and skills |
Strategy: C. Operations
Description: Maintain the physical operations of the buildings, grounds, safety, and security that supports the academic and business needs of students, teachers/staff, and parents/community.
Educational Practices: Artful Use of Infrastructure, Quality Leadership
Activity |
1. Define roles and responsibilities for employees |
2. Develop/review procedures across department |
3. Ensure job skills of employees in Operations/Facilities Department are current |
Strategy: D. Technology Services
Description: Deploy information technology that supports the academic and business needs of our students, teachers/staff, and parents/community.
Educational Practices: Artful Use of Infrastructure, Quality Leadership
Activity |
1. Define roles and responsibilities and publish to staff |
2. Develop/review and articulate standard operating procedures per job |
3. Provide training for technology staff |
Strategy: E. Pupil Services
Description: The Pupil Services will continue to provide high quality services to students, parents, and staff to support academic achievement for all students.
Educational Practices: Artful Use of Infrastructure, Continuous Learning Ethic, Quality Leadership
Activity |
1. Define roles and responsibilities |
2. Develop/revise job descriptions for pupil service employees as needed |
3. Review job descriptions with each department at the beginning of the school year |
4. Develop annual program goals for each pupil services department |
5. Develop a K-12 comprehensive guidance curriculum |
6. Provide training to all guidance counselors on the new curriculum |
7. Develop measurable goal for each department |
