Goal

The students performing below proficient in reading will make a 10% increase on the 2007-2008 NECAP.

The following strategies will be implemented to achieve this goal

(check all that apply)

√   Addresses teaching and learning needs of all students

√   Addresses needs of low-achieving students

√   Scientifically Based Research

√  Professional Development

?    Internal or External Technical Assistance

?    Extended-Time Learning

?    Parent and Community Involvement

?    Connects to school’s Title I Targeted Assistance School (TAS)

or Schoolwide (SW) Plan

Strategy

To maintain and improve instructional strategies used to teach the language arts curriculum.

Objectives

(to be written as responses to the italicized questions)

What school practices/programs will be improved/enhanced through this strategy?

OBJECTIVE:

Teachers will utilize research-based practices to provide students with appropriate reading instruction and differentiation.

How will student learning be improved/enhanced through this strategy?

OBJECTIVE:

The students will be provided reading instruction based on individual strengths and weaknesses.

Proposed Activities for 2007-2008

Describe the activities to be implemented to achieve the desired outcomes in school practices and student experiences.  Provide sufficient detail regarding the purpose of each strategy and how it will be implemented.

Resources

What existing and/or new resources will be used to accomplish the activity?

Timeline

When will this activity begin and end?

Oversight

Who will take primary responsibility/ leadership? Who else needs to be involved?

Monitoring (Implementation)

What evidence will be collected to document implementation?  How often and by whom?

Monitoring (Effectiveness)

What evidence will be collected to assess effectiveness?  How often and by whom?

Title I School

Improvement Funds

Include amount allocated to this activity if applicable.  Provide related detail on the Budget Narrative and complete Justification Forms as applicable.

All teachers will administer running records as a reading assessment.

Benchmark Reading Assessment

9/07-6/08

Title I Supervisor & all classroom teachers

Language Arts data sheets will be collected each trimester

Individual student reading levels will be collected each Trimester by the Title I Supervisor

All teachers will provide Guided Reading instruction to students using leveled text

Northwest Leveled Library and classroom leveled libraries

9/07-6/08

Principal, Assistant Principal, Title Supervisor

All classroom teachers

Class schedules and lesson plans will be monitored

Individual student reading levels will be collected each Trimester by the Title I Supervisor

Language Arts professional development will be provided for teachers.

District Professional Development schedule, The GMPDC, and embedded professional development based on teacher need

9/07-6/08

Title I Supervisor & Literacy Intervention teachers

Professional Development Attendance Records

The Data Team will compare the 1st Trimester class data to the 3rd Trimester class data to determine if the professional development was effective.

All teachers and appropriate support staff will utilize a common planning time to collaboratively plan the implementation of the Language Arts Curriculum.

Common Planning Time Schedule

9/07-6/08

All Classroom teachers & Support Staff (Title I, ELL, SPED)

Attendance Records

Staff Surveys

All classroom teachers will have a Language Arts Instructional Block of 2 ½ hours a day. This block of time will include Guided Reading, Writer’s Workshop, and Word Study

9/07-6/08

All Classroom teachers

Class schedules and lesson plans will be monitored

Individual student reading levels will be collected each Trimester by the Title I Supervisor

Northwest teachers and support staff will develop a tiered approach to providing appropriate interventions to struggling readers.

* Please see attached.

9/07-6/08

Student Study Team, Administration, Classroom Teachers, and Support Staff (Title I, Ell, SPED)

Meeting Notes

Staff Surveys

Goal

The students performing below proficient in math will make a 10% increase on the 2007-2008 NECAP.

The following strategies will be implemented to achieve this goal

(check all that apply)

√   Addresses teaching and learning needs of all students

√   Addresses needs of low-achieving students

√   Scientifically Based Research

√  Professional Development

?    Internal or External Technical Assistance

?    Extended-Time Learning

?    Parent and Community Involvement

?    Connects to school’s Title I Targeted Assistance School (TAS)

or Schoolwide (SW) Plan

Strategy

To maintain and improve instructional strategies used to teach the math curriculum.

Objectives

(to be written as responses to the italicized questions)

What school practices/programs will be improved/enhanced through this strategy?

OBJECTIVE:

Teachers will implement the math curriculum and deepen their understanding of appropriate instructional strategies.

How will student learning be improved/enhanced through this strategy?

OBJECTIVE:

The students will be provided math instruction based on individual strengths and weaknesses.

Proposed Activities for 2007-2008

Describe the activities to be implemented to achieve the desired outcomes in school practices and student experiences.  Provide sufficient detail regarding the purpose of each strategy and how it will be implemented.

Resources

What existing and/or new resources will be used to accomplish the activity?

Timeline

When will this activity begin and end?

Oversight

Who will take primary responsibility/ leadership? Who else needs to be involved?

Monitoring (Implementation)

What evidence will be collected to document implementation?  How often and by whom?

Monitoring (Effectiveness)

What evidence will be collected to assess effectiveness?  How often and by whom?

Title I School

Improvement Funds

Include amount allocated to this activity if applicable.  Provide related detail on the Budget Narrative and complete Justification Forms as applicable.

All teachers will teach the district math curriculum.

Math Curriculum aligned to the state standards

9/07-6/08

All classroom teachers & Support Staff (Title I, ELL, SPED)

District Trimester Math Test results will be collected each trimester by the Title I Supervisor

Individual student data will be collected each Trimester based on the District Tests and monitored by the Data Team

All teachers will utilize a District Math Curriculum Coordinator and a Building Math Intervention Teacher

9/07-6/08

District Math Curriculum Coordinator and Building Math Intervention Teacher

Attendance Records

The Manchester School District Trimester Tests will determine if the District Math Curriculum Coordinator and a Building Math Intervention Teacher are effective.

Math professional development will be provided for teachers.

District Professional Development schedule, The GMPDC, and embedded professional development based on teacher need

9/07-6/08

Title I Supervisor & Math Intervention teachers

Professional Development Attendance Records

The Data Team will compare the 1st Trimester class data to the 3rd Trimester class data to determine if the professional development was effective.

Goal

The students performing below proficient in reading and math will make a 10% increase on the 2007-2008 NECAP.

The following strategies will be implemented to achieve this goal

(check all that apply)

√   Addresses teaching and learning needs of all students

√   Addresses needs of low-achieving students

?    Scientifically Based Research

√   Professional Development

?    Internal or External Technical Assistance

?    Extended-Time Learning

?    Parent and Community Involvement

?    Connects to school’s Title I Targeted Assistance School (TAS)

or Schoolwide (SW) Plan

Strategy

To implement the District Assessment Program and use the data to inform classroom instruction.

Objectives

(to be written as responses to the italicized questions)

What school practices/programs will be improved/enhanced through this strategy?

OBJECTIVE:

Teachers will utilize district assessment to assess student progress and to inform instruction.

How will student learning be improved/enhanced through this strategy?

OBJECTIVE:

The students will be provided instruction with appropriate differentiation based on the assessment results.

Proposed Activities for 2007-2008

Describe the activities to be implemented to achieve the desired outcomes in school practices and student experiences.  Provide sufficient detail regarding the purpose of each strategy and how it will be implemented.

Resources

What existing and/or new resources will be used to accomplish the activity?

Timeline

When will this activity begin and end?

Oversight

Who will take primary responsibility/ leadership? Who else needs to be involved?

Monitoring (Implementation)

What evidence will be collected to document implementation?  How often and by whom?

Monitoring (Effectiveness)

What evidence will be collected to assess effectiveness?  How often and by whom?

Title I School

Improvement Funds

Include amount allocated to this activity if applicable.  Provide related detail on the Budget Narrative and complete Justification Forms as applicable.

Implement the District Assessment Calendar for Language Arts and Math.

* Please see attached.

Northwest will use all of the resources outlined by Manchester School District Assessment schedule

9/07-6/08

Title I Supervisor & Northwest Data Team

Classroom teachers & Support Staff (Title I, ELL, SPED)

Language Arts & Math data sheets will be collected as outlined by the district.

Individual student data will be collect for all assessments

Data Team will analyze all assessment data.

A Northwest Data team exists

9/07-6/08

Data Team: Principal, Assistant Principal, Title I Supervisor, and a classroom teacher

Meeting Notes will document meeting attendance, frequency, and outcomes.

Northwest assessment data will be compared to the district averages to assess program effectiveness.

Assessment related professional development will be provided for teachers.

District Professional Development schedule, The GMPDC, and embedded professional development by Data Team

9/07-6/08

Title I Supervisor & Northwest Data Team

Classroom teachers & Support Staff (Title I, ELL, SPED)

Professional Development Attendance records will be reviewed each trimester by the Data Team

The Data Team will compare the 1st Trimester class data to the 3rd Trimester class data to determine if the professional development was effective.

Goal

The students performing below proficient in reading and math will make a 10% increase on the 2007-2008 NECAP.

The following strategies will be implemented to achieve this goal

(check all that apply)

?   Addresses teaching and learning needs of all students

√   Addresses needs of low-achieving students

√   Scientifically Based Research

?   Professional Development

?    Internal or External Technical Assistance

?    Extended-Time Learning

√   Parent and Community Involvement

√   Connects to school’s Title I Targeted Assistance School (TAS)

or Schoolwide (SW) Plan

Strategy

To provide Parent/Family Nights to increase the home and school connection.

Objectives

(to be written as responses to the italicized questions)

What school practices/programs will be improved/enhanced through this strategy?

OBJECTIVE:

Northwest school will offer seven family nights to strengthen the home and school connection.

How will student learning be improved/enhanced through this strategy?

OBJECTIVE:

The students will be provided an opportunity to work and learn with their parents when attending these educational nights.

Proposed Activities for 2007-2008

Describe the activities to be implemented to achieve the desired outcomes in school practices and student experiences.  Provide sufficient detail regarding the purpose of each strategy and how it will be implemented.

Resources

What existing and/or new resources will be used to accomplish the activity?

Timeline

When will this activity begin and end?

Oversight

Who will take primary responsibility/ leadership? Who else needs to be involved?

Monitoring (Implementation)

What evidence will be collected to document implementation?  How often and by whom?

Monitoring (Effectiveness)

What evidence will be collected to assess effectiveness?  How often and by whom?

Title I School

Improvement Funds

Include amount allocated to this activity if applicable.  Provide related detail on the Budget Narrative and complete Justification Forms as applicable.

Northwest will develop a schedule for the 2007-2008 Parent Nights. *Please see attached.

Building staff,

and Parent Information Center

9/07-6/08

Title I Social Worker will take the primary leadership Administration, Teachers, and Support Staff will be involved in the organization of the nights

Attendance Sheets

Parent surveys

Goal

The students performing below proficient in reading and math will make a 10% increase on the 2007-2008 NECAP.

The following strategies will be implemented to achieve this goal

(check all that apply)

?   Addresses teaching and learning needs of all students

√   Addresses needs of low-achieving students

√   Scientifically Based Research

?   Professional Development

?    Internal or External Technical Assistance

√   Extended-Time Learning

?   Parent and Community Involvement

?   Connects to school’s Title I Targeted Assistance School (TAS)

or Schoolwide (SW) Plan

Strategy

The Summer Reading Academy will be offered to all students performing below grade level in the areas of reading and/or math.

Objectives

(to be written as responses to the italicized questions)

What school practices/programs will be improved/enhanced through this strategy?

OBJECTIVE:

Summer Reading Academy is intended to combat the learning loss during summer breaks as documented in research.

How will student learning be improved/enhanced through this strategy?

OBJECTIVE:

The students will be provided an opportunity to attend a summer school program that is tailored to their needs.

Proposed Activities for 2007-2008

Describe the activities to be implemented to achieve the desired outcomes in school practices and student experiences.  Provide sufficient detail regarding the purpose of each strategy and how it will be implemented.

Resources

What existing and/or new resources will be used to accomplish the activity?

Timeline

When will this activity begin and end?

Oversight

Who will take primary responsibility/ leadership? Who else needs to be involved?

Monitoring (Implementation)

What evidence will be collected to document implementation?  How often and by whom?

Monitoring (Effectiveness)

What evidence will be collected to assess effectiveness?  How often and by whom?

Title I School

Improvement Funds

Include amount allocated to this activity if applicable.  Provide related detail on the Budget Narrative and complete Justification Forms as applicable.

Northwest will continue to provide Summer Reading Academy to students performing below grade level in the areas of reading and/or math.

Summer Reading Academy Program Director and staff

6/08 –8/08

Program Director

Summer School Teachers & Paraprofessionals

Pre & Post: Math Test, Running Records, and Schlagal scores will be collected by the program director.

Language Arts, Math, and Attendance data will be collected by the program director.