CORBIN EAST

COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

2003-2004

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

SCHOOL: Corbin East School

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Corbin East High School is to provide the best possible education for all children. We believe all children can and will learn with positive nurturing, encouragement, and interaction with caring teachers and staff. We strive to educate at –risk students and help them attain goals for a productive life.

PROCESS OF DEVELOPING THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN

How Planning And Needs Assessment Teams Were Organized:

The Planning and Needs Assessment Team was composed of Corbin East faculty, support staff, and central office staff.

Members/Representative Groups Who Served On Planning And Needs Assessment Teams:

Connie Brookins- Principal

Mike Abbott-Safe Schools Teacher

Teri Browning- Social Studies Teacher

Armondo Cima-English Teacher

Max Cox-Science Teacher

Jeremy Hale-Special Education Teacher

Cindy Hutson-Safe School Teacher

Melissa Murphy- Special Education Teacher

Karen Smith-Math Teacher and Counselor

Pat Venable-Safe Schools Teacher

Jenny Lou Jackson-Even Start Program

Cinda Proffitt- Even Start Program

Scott Russell- JAG Program

Darlene McBurney- WDT director

Sharon Leach- WDT teacher

Kyle Jones - WDT teacher

How The Needs Of The School Or District Were Determined:

State test results, progress data from previous plans and staff analysis and discussion.

How Goals And Strategies Were Decided Upon:

Team discussion

What Implementation Of The Plan Is Expected To Achieve:

Improved student achievement and effective educational programming

What Process Was Used For Internal Review Of The Plan?

The process was reviewed by all staff in team meetings.

How Public Comment Was Secured And What Response Was Made?

Presentation of the plan is on file in the office and presented at public meetings (School Board meeting)

How Consolidated Planning Will Be Ensured In The Future:

The plan will be discussed in at least one staff meeting each month and progress will be documented at least twice a year.

COMMUNICATION PLAN

How Consolidated Planning And Other Important Information Will Be Shared With Stakeholders?

Information will be provided at staff meetings, parent meetings, and through local media.

How Will Input Continue To Be Gathered From Stakeholders?

The implementation and impact check will be completed midway through the year

Action Component Curriculum and Instruction

District Name Corbin Independent Schools School Name Corbin East School

Priority Need (Based on Needs Assessment)

Goal (Addresses the Priority Need)

The CATS scores for Corbin East School, Whitley Day Treatment, Even Start and the Quest Program are significantly below those of Corbin High School and Corbin Middle School. Progress in scores from the previous years were noted in the areas of reading, math, arts and humanities, and practical living and vocational . Portfolio noted a dramatic improvement in the middle grades. The reading scores are 53 points from the goal of 100 with the following differences being: math 65, science 56, social studies 55, arts and humanities 65, Practical living and vocational 34, writing on demand 60 and writing portfolio 73. In the middle school the reading score is 38 points from the goal of 100 with the following differences: math 66, science 66, social studies 51, arts and humanities 62, practical living and vocational 66, writing on demand 72, and portfolio 49.

It is the goal of Corbin East School to raise their CATS test scores by at least 10 points.

Causes and Contributing Factors (Both Positive and Negative; Based on Needs Assessment)	Objectives with Measures of Success (See Step 3 on page 23)
A01 Instruction at Corbin East is driven by the Jefferson County Curriculum	A01 Instruction will be driven by the Core Content and Program of Studies at Corbin East School.
A02 Based on Star Reading Assessment, students at Corbin East are functioning at two or more grades levels below their same age groups in reading.	A02 Students that are identified as two or more grade levels below their peers in reading will be targeted with supplemental reading instruction and reading levels will increase by one grade levels.
A03 Teachers at Corbin East School have been teaching out of their content fields.	A03 Teachers will be teaching a majority of their time in their content areas of expertise.
A04 The Writing Portfolio process is viewed as a language arts responsibility and not as an across curriculum initiative.	A04 All East teachers will be responsible for the writing portfolio process.
A05 Student behavior interferes with instruction.	A05 East teachers will be trained in behavior techniques to minimize misbehaviors and the disruption of the learning process.

Action Component Curriculum and Instruction  Draft  Final

District Name Corbin Independent School Component Manager Connie Brookins

School Name Corbin East Date 7/14/03

 Public  Private, Non-Profit

Strategies/Activities (Activity or Strategic Sequence of Activities to Achieve Objectives)

Objective Label	Strategy/ Activity	Expected Impact in Terms of Student Performance & Classroom Practice	Responsible Person	Start Date	End Date	Resources Needed	Fund Source
A1a	Reading, math, science, social studies and English will continue to be taught to students with direct instruction.	Student knowledge base will not be limited to the content of the Jefferson County curriculum	Classroom teachers	6/1/03	6/1/04	-0-
A1 b	JCC Curriculum will be used in the areas of electives and with students who are in need of a self-paced program	The individual needs of students will be met based on a match of instructional approaches. Students who are behind their peers in number of credits needed to complete their program for graduation will be able to catch up.	Connie Brookins, Toni Carloftis and Karen Collins	6/1/03	6/1/04	$300	Instructional
A1c	Textbooks will be adopted in math to match student needs if state or district dollars allow.	Improved math scores	Math teachers and Connie Brookins	6/1/03	10/1/03	?	Textbook funds
A1d	Lesson Plans will be developed in units to match core content and program of studies. The lesson plan format will be uniform and can be maintained to begin the development of compressed curriculum as developed by staff.	Curriculum will be matched to core content and program of studies with differentiated instruction planned. Corbin Curriculum will begin to be developed and implemented.	All teachers	6-1-03	6-1-04	150	Instructional Funds
A1e	Computers will be moved from classrooms (leaving at least one in each classroom) and placed in a lab. A+ and Plato software, word processing and Internet access will be used by staff to assist in curriculum.	Increased access to curriculum and information for students.	Technology staff and all teachers	6/1/03	6/1/04	-0-
A2a	The SRA reading curriculum will be utilized by classroom teachers.	Student reading scores will increase through skill development.	Classroom Teachers	8-1-04	6-1-04	-0-
A2b	Each teacher will work with ESS students in their area of expertise.	Student achievement will improve.	Connie Brookins	8-1-04	6-1-04	900	ESS Funds
A3a	Teachers will attend academies in their content areas	Teachers will gain more skills and innovative techniques which will improve their teaching strategies	Connie Brookins and all teachers	6-1-03	6-1-04	300	PD Funds
A3b	Teachers will attend professional development centered on instructional strategies in their content area.	Teachers’ expertise will increase providing higher student achievement.	Connie Brookins and all teachers	6-1-03	6-1-04	100	PD Funds
A3c	The math teachers will be trained in math authentic instructional strategies (Algebra Alive) and implement in the algebra class.	Algebra will be taught in manner that is relating to real life use and our student will improve algebra skills.	Karen Smith	6-1-03	6-1-04	-0-
A4a	All teachers will be trained in the writing process and as writing portfolio scorers.	Increased teacher expertise will provide high student achievement.	Connie Brookins, Armondo Cima	8-1-03	8-1-04	$300	Instructional Funds
A4b	Every classroom teacher will submit one portfolio piece for each student in each subject area, every nine weeks.	All teachers will have buy-in to the portfolio process and student achievement will increase.	Connie Brookins	8-1-03	6-1-04	-0-
A4c	A writing portfolio mentoring program will be implemented and strengthened.	Teachers will give additional help to students in conferencing and ship with the writing process.	all staff	8-1-03	6-1-04	-0-
A4e	Each grade level will complete an entire portfolio. Each grade level of portfolios will be scored with recommendations.	This will allow the portfolio process to begin at grade 9 and student needs will be noted so that instruction can focus on those needs.	Connie Brookins (Classroom Teacher)	8-1-04	6-1-04	-0-
A5a	A school wide discipline plan will be implemented	Students will have consistency in discipline throughout the building	Connie Brookins, Darlene McBurney and staff	6/1/03	6/1/04	$900	Instructional funds
A5b