Transcript Document

Legacy Charter School
Title I Plan 2015-16
Third Planning Meeting Jan. 7, 2015
Agenda:
• Welcome
• Minutes of Meeting Two
• Presentation of information from stakeholders
1. Elementary School- Mrs. Burrows
2. Middle School – Mr. Powell
3. High School- Mr. Roman
RS 1. Provide Opportunities for all children to meet
proficient and advanced levels of achievement.
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Number of students presently enrolled:
Elementary-554
Middle-381
High- 194
Continue to fund supplemental teacher positions
presently in the Title I budget.
• Elementary- one Kindergarten and one first grade
teacher
• Middle- two.5 math teachers , one 1.0 math teacher,
one .5 ELA teacher
• Reasonable number for learning is no more than 25
per class.
• High- two .5 math, one .5 ELA teachers
RS 2- Use effective instructional strategies based on scientificallybased research to strengthen the core program and increase quality
learning time.
• Elementary, middle and high• Continue to provide extended opportunities for additional
practice to meet the standards and the 80% mastery
through after school and summer school programs.
• Elementary- Rolling book club expansion
• 6 week reading camp for upcoming first through fourth
• Transition sessions for 5K-4th
• Summer partnership with the YMCA
• Buses for summer school and/or after school
• Middle- More qualified help in after school program
• Summer school curriculum work
• Streamline after school services by increasing
collaboration between the after school coordinator and
the classroom teachers
RS 2- Use effective instructional strategies based on
scientifically-based research to strengthen the core program
and increase quality learning time.
• High• Mandatory after school if a student falls below
80%.
• Fund more buses for extended day and after
school
RS 3- Provide strategies to address the needs of all children in
the school, but particularly the needs of low-achieving
children and those at risk of not meeting the standards
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Instructional supplies- Reading and math materials including
leveled texts, leveled content support texts, homework support,
and testing support
Technology purchases such as computers, Ipads, printers,
accessories, carts and Aquos or other smart boards.
Assistants for grades 1-4.
Yearly renewal of Compass, Kahn, Think Central, Go Math, and
Grade Cam for access at home and school.
Small group instruction with interventionists 10 hours a week.
Bi-lingual tutor for parents, individuals and small groups
100 Book challenge or schoolwide book challenge
Listening centers
RS 3-Provide strategies to address the needs of all children in
the school, but particularly the needs of low-achieving
children and those at risk of not meeting the standards.
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Computer lab manager
Additional computers and Ipads
Palm sized wireless devices or clickers for STEM
Math and ELA Intervention
ESOL teacher/interventionist
STEM classes
Resource
Texts for all students
Supplemental materials in math and ELA with leveled ELA texts
to support social studies and science
Other leveled texts
Provide strategies to address the needs of all children in the
school, but particularly the needs of low-achieving children
and those at risk of not meeting the standards
• High• Effective use of technology
• Upgrades in technology using research-based best
equipment
• Invest in filters and firewalls (not a Title I expenditure)
• Teaching parents and students responsibility for and of
equipment
• Literature and other books
• Calculators
• Laptops
• Carnegie Learning advanced math software fro HS.
RS 4- Highly qualified
• Percent of the staff that is highly
qualified:
• Elementary-85% are HQ 35/41
• Middle-97% are highly qualified 31/32
• High-90% are HQ 18/20
75% is the requirement.
RS 5- Meeting the academic achievement standards through
professional development
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Math coach to conduct professional development sessions and work with
teachers on daily math practices.
Data analysis in all areas supported by Dr. Howard Coleman.
Professional development in reading, math and technology both at
conferences and in house, and supporting materials.
Professional development books for teacher study
Supplemental curriculum support in reading, writing and math by creating
more focused assessment aligned to the standards and a more user
friendly scope and sequence.
Book Club including materials
Common core or SC standards informational texts
Continue TAP as our professional development model. This includes
mentor and master teacher stipends and incentives.
Continue implementation of the components of Read to Succeed including
a reading coach and professional development.
Substitutes for PD as needed.
RS 5- Meeting the academic achievement
standards through professional development
• Middle
• Data analysis in all areas supported by Dr. Howard
Coleman.
• Professional development in reading and math both
at conferences and in house with supporting
materials.
• Professional development books for teacher study
• ELA and math common core or SC Standards training
• Classroom management training
• Integration of science and social studies with math
and ELA
RS 5- Meeting the academic achievement
standards through professional development.
• High• Data analysis in all areas supported by Dr. Howard
Coleman.
• Professional development in reading and math both at
conferences and in house and supporting materials.
• Professional development books for teacher study
• Technology training
• Classroom management
• How to keep student’s motivated
• Cultural development in working with students of poverty
• Understanding ADD and ADHD and other
mental/emotional issues
RS 6- Attracting highly qualified teachers
• Legacy Charter works diligently to attract,
secure, assure that classes are taught by
(RS 4), and keep highly qualified
teachers. Teachers who are the best fit
for a class, but may not be highly
qualified, are working toward that
designation with support from the school
administration.
RS 7- Parent Involvement
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Employ a full time Parent Involvement Coordinator
Employ a full time Bi-lingual parent involvement coordinator
Parent workshops and meetings including childcare, supplies,
food, books & speakers
Parenting supplies such as translation equipment, batteries
for needed equipment, copier funds for newsletters and
other communication, and other supplies
Compass or Kahn access at home
Childcare as a priority
Homework hotline and homework help sessions
Support to attend GED classes
“Go math” parent website
RS 7- Parent Involvement
• Middle• Employ a .5 Parent Involvement Coordinator
• Parent workshops and meetings including childcare,
supplies, food, books & speakers
• Parenting supplies such as translation equipment, copier
funds for newsletters and other communication, and
other supplies
• Sessions about using the Parent Portal
• Support for attending GED classes
• Literacy classes
• Homework help
RS 7- Parent Involvement
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• Employ a .5 Parent Involvement Coordinator
• Parent workshops and meetings including
childcare, supplies, food, books & speakers
• Parenting supplies such as translation
equipment, copier funds for newsletters and
other communication, and other supplies
• Teaching parents the responsibility and care of
equipment.
From the group as a whole
• Title I facilitator on site
• IT support for equipment purchased with
Title I funding
• Professional development opportunities
offered by GCSD to all schools
• Hardware maintenance given to all GCSD
Title I schools
• Access to the services of GCSD academic
coaches
Next steps:
These ideas and suggestions from all
stakeholders, the data that was used
throughout the planning, and the funding
allocated will be considered as needs are
prioritized. From the priorities, a plan will be
written, and presented to the stakeholders, all
faculty members, parents, the GCSD team and
the Legacy Board as a draft. Suggestions and
ideas will be considered as a final plan is
formulated.