corbin Independent

 

ComprehENsive DISTRICT IMprovement Plan

 

 

ASSURANCE CERTIFICATION

School Year 2009-2010

 

I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the information contained in this application is correct and complete and that the agency named in this application has authorized me, as its representative, to obligate this agency to conduct any ensuing program or activity in accordance with all applicable Federal and State laws, regulations and specific program assurances contained in the Kentucky Comprehensive Improvement Planning Guidebook.  It is understood that this application, once posted to our local district server for public access constitutes an offer, and if accepted by the Kentucky Department of Education or negotiated to acceptance, will form a binding agreement.

 

Superintendent __Ed McNeel______                   Board Chairperson____Debbie Cook________

 

 

A complete copy of the “Assurances” is available for download from the Kentucky Department of Education’s Comprehensive improvement Planning Web Page at http://www.kde.state.ky.us/olsi/conp/default.asp.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note:  For instructions regarding electronic submission, contact the Kentucky Department of Education or visit the Comprehensive School and District Improvement planning website at: www.kde.state.ky.us/olsi/conp/default.asp

 

 

 

District Plan Format Copyright Ó Kentucky Department of Education, 2002


 

FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS 2007-2008

 LOCAL CONTACT EMAIL

LOCALTELEPHONE

NCLB, Title I: Part A (Improving Basic Programs)

brenda.hammons@corbin.kyschools.us

 

606-528-1303

NCLB, Title 1: Part B (Even Start Continuation)

mark.daniels@corbin.kyschools.us

 

606-528-1303

NCLB, Title I: Part C (Education of Migratory Children)

 

 

NCLB, Title I: Part D (Neglected and Delinquent)

gary.akins@corbin.kyschools.us

 

606-523-4080

NCLB, Title II: Part A  (High Quality Teachers and Principals)

brenda.hammons@corbin.kyschools.us

606-528-1303

NCLB, Title II: Part D  (Education Technology)

sherry.trimble@corbin.kyschools.us

606-528-1303

NCLB, Title IV: Part A (Safe and Drug Free Schools & Communities)

mark.daniels@corbin.kyschools.us

606-528-1303

NCLB, Title V: Part A (Innovative Programs)

brenda.hammons@corbin.kyschools.us

606-528-1303

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Basic

jane.chandler@corbin.kyschools.us

606-528-1303

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Preschool

jane.chandler@corbin.kyschools.us

606-528-1303

McKinney -Vento Homeless Education Act  (NCLB Title X Part B)

 

 

Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act- Basic

alicia.logan@corbin.kyschools.us

606-528-1303

Extended School Services

brenda.hammons@corbin.kyschools.us

606-528-1303

Gifted and Talented Education

brenda.hammons@corbin.kyschools.us

606-528-1303

State Preschool Program

jane.chandler@corbin.kyschools.us

606-528-1303

Kentucky Education Technology System

sherry.trimble@corbin.kyschools.us

606-528-1303

Textbooks

brenda.hammons@corbin.kyschools.us

606-528-1303

Professional Development

brenda.hammons@corbin.kyschools.us

606-528-1303

Family Resource Center/Youth Service Center

mark.daniels@corbin.kyschools.us

 

606-528-1303

 

 

DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

 

District Name:  Corbin Independent

 

Mission Statement:      Corbin will strive to be the BEST school system we can be”.

 

Board Goals:

 

  1. All students will be challenged to reach their highest potential.
  2. All students will demonstrate the acquisition of skills necessary for success beyond high school.
  3. All students and teachers will use technology to enhance learning.
  4. All students and staff will work to enhance partnerships among parents, community and businesses.
  5. All students and staff will attend inviting and clean schools that are safe and drug-free.

 

Consolidated Planning Process

 

Needs Assessment:

 

Corbin High School, Corbin Intermediate, Corbin Elementary, and Corbin Primary are members of SACS and meet the standards in the school audits.  In addition to state CATS testing, the district tests in Grades K through grade 9 in math, reading, and language, using the Measures of Academic Progress Test (MAP).    Students in grades 10-12 scoring below grade level in reading, math, and language will continue to be tested using MAP.  School Comprehensive Improvement Plans were generated using the audit data as well as analysis of test data, gap analysis data, Family Resource Center/Youth Service Center data, Extended School Services data, Professional Development data, and Board goals.  The district-level needs assessment integrated information gathered and summarized from the nine state standards for school improvement.  The key findings and priority needs were identified from school and district-wide needs, and directives from the Corbin Board of Education.  Then key findings were grouped and addressed in the Comprehensive District Improvement Plan.  Strategies and activities, using research based information, were developed to reach the desired measurable objectives.  Private schools were consulted and provided information on federal programs and a copy of their needs assessments were obtained as part of the data. 

 

Participants                             Stakeholders

 

Ed McNeel                                Superintendent

Brenda Hammons                      Administrative Assistant

Darrell Tremaine             Administrative Assistant

Mark Daniels                             Director of Support Services

Jane Chandler                            Director of Special Needs

Sherry Trimble                           Technology Coordinator

Alicia Logan                              Finance Officer

Gary Akins                                Administrator

Joyce Phillips                            Principal

Randall Sawyers                        Assistant Principal

Dave Cox                                  Director of Academic Services

Ramona Jaynes             Principal

Penny Hammons                       Assistant Principal

Bill Jones                                  Principal

Travis Wilder                              Principal

Ann Longworth                           Curriculum

Sharon Ball                               Principal

Tammy Lacefield                        Preschool Coordinator

Susie Hart                                 Public Relations

Debbie Cook                              Board Chair

Lisa Cleary                                Board Member

Kim Croley                                Board Member

Todd Childress                           Board Member

Angela Morris                            Board Member

 

 

Internal Review Process:

 

Reviews were held with representative from each school, program directors, and central office staff.  Program compliance was addressed to assure that each school was meeting program requirements.  Needs assessment data, gap analysis and key findings were analyzed and matched to priority need statements and goals.  Causes and measurable objectives were examined.  Strategies and activities were reviewed to confirm the focus on student achievement and needs. District administrators, principals and school representatives were brought together to review the Comprehensive District Improvement Plan (CDIP).  The Plan was presented to school staff to provide communication and dual support among district and school plans. 

 

Public Notice and Review Process

 

Parents and community are made aware of this review through an announcement in the local newspapers, Newsflash, and on channel 18.   During school reviews, information regarding needs assessments, key findings, priority need statements, goals, strategies and activities are shared at PTO meetings, SBDM meetings, and staff meetings.  The district vision and mission statements have been developed and approved by members of the Corbin Board of Education and Board goals are identified through open Board meetings.  District and school plans are presented and discussed at open Board meetings. Communication will continue through various administrative and team meetings and SBDM meetings. 

 

The “Implementation and Impact Checks” will be completed two times during the year.   Staff will determine the status of the activity and if and what impact it had on student achievement.  It will be determined if the activity needs to continue or be adjusted.  Impact Checks of the School and District Comprehensive Improvement plans will be completed on a mid school year schedule with each school providing a status report.  The end-of-year status report meeting will be held in May.  School Board members, SBDM members, administrators, parent, community and others will be invited to attend.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Action Component         CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

 

District Name      Corbin Independent              Component Manager   Brenda Hammons

 

School Name      Corbin Independent              Date  2009          X    Public

 

 

Priority Need

(Based on Needs Assessment)

 

 

Goal (Addresses the Priority Need)

 

 

A.                  A.    There is a need to ensure quality teaching and instruction during this transition period from CATS to the new state assessment program and to also ensure increasing student achievement. 

 

 

A.      Corbin will continue to have high expectation for student achievement and focus on quality instruction.  Student achievement will be continuously monitored through MAP, common assessment and classroom data.

 

 

Causes and Contributing Factors

 

 

Objectives with Measures of Success

 

 

A1   Each school will develop a Response to Intervention [RTI] plan to identify     the safety nets and transitions at each grade level in reading and math.

 

 

 

A1   By August 2009, each school will have a RTI plan in place for reading and math at each grade level as well as a plan to address transition needs by communicating student data between schools.

 

A2.   There is confusion and debate among teachers and administrators in identifying the non-negotiables at each content/grade level that must be taught.

 

 

A2.  Corbin will develop a plan to identify the reading and math non-negotiables, (“Exit Criteria”), consisting of minimum standards that every child must master in order to be successful at the next grade level beginning with math and reading.

 

 

 

 

A3   There is a need for professional development in the area of balanced assessment, teaching “math literacy”, content knowledge and best teaching practices.

 

 

A3    All district math teachers will be knowledgeable in math literacy skills their students must master at their grade level.  All students will be assessed at the beginning and end of the school year.

 

A4   District science and math scores are showing minimum growth.

 

A4    Corbin will implement several initiatives such as Project Lead the Way, trimester schedule, AP classes and math/science courses taught in non- traditional formats with the goal of increasing student participation and increasing test scores.

 

A5   Based on staff comments and observations, there is a need to improve the role and function of the substitute teacher.

 

A5.   All Corbin substitutes will attend a professional development session designed to focus on classroom expectations, teaching strategies, and classroom management principles.

 

 

A6   Based on the increased growth in our homebound, home school/private school, population, and scheduling conflicts, there is a need to develop an on-line curriculum.

 

 

A6.   By the end of the 2009-2010 school year, Corbin will pilot an on-line curriculum.

 

 

Causes and Contributing Factors

 

Objectives with Measures of Success

 

A1   Each school will develop a Response to Intervention [RTI] plan to identify     the safety nets and transitions at each grade level in reading and math.

 

 

 

A1   By August 2009, each school will have a RTI plan in place for reading and math at each grade level as well as a plan to address transition needs by communicating student data between schools.

 

 

 

 

Strategies/Activities

 

 

Objective Label

 

Strategy/Activity

 

Expected Impact in Terms of Student Performance & Classroom Practice

 

Responsible Person

 

Start Date

 

End Date

 

Resources Needed

 

Fund Source

 

 

A1 (a)

 

The district staff will support schools in identifying and systematically implementing tiered interventions.

 

 

Students will receive research based interventions.

 

Brenda Hammons

Dave Cox

 

08/10/2009

 

06/30/2010

 

$115,000.

 

Rural and Low Income Grant

Title I

 

A1 (b)

 

Teachers will understand the RTI plan at their school and the role they have in the process.

 

 

Teachers will have a better understanding of the literacy expectations and the resources available.

 

 

Principals

 

08/10/2009

 

06/30/2010

 

NA

 

 

A1 (c)

 

Schools will receive training in the identified researched based program selected:  Compass Learning, Study Island, etc.

 

 

Improved teacher knowledge will positively impact student achievement.

 

Brenda Hammons

Principals

 

08/10/2009

 

06/30/2010

 

$10,000

 

Rural and Low Income Grant

Title I

PD

Title II

 

 

 

 

Causes and Contributing Factors

 

Objectives with Measures of Success

 

A2.   There is confusion and debate among teachers and administrators in identifying the non-negotiables at each content/grade level that must be taught.

 

 

A2. Corbin will develop a plan to identify the non-negotiables, “Exit Criteria”, consisting of minimum standards that every child must master in order to be successful at the next grade level beginning with math and reading.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Strategies/Activities

 

 

Objective Label

 

Strategy/Activity

 

Expected Impact in Terms of Student Performance & Classroom Practice

 

Responsible Person

 

Start Date

 

End Date

 

Resources Needed

 

Fund Source

 

 

A2 (a)

 

 

K-12 teachers teams will meet to identify the minimum standards a student must master in order to be successful at the next grade level in reading and math.

 

 

Teachers will be horizontially aligned in reading and math content expectations and cognizant of the minimum standards a student must master and be able to identify students in needs of assistance.

 

 

Brenda Hammons

Dave Cox

 

08/10/2009

 

06/30/2010

 

$2000.

 

AMSP Grant

 

A2 (b)

 

Schools will communicate to parents the criterion that is expected at each grade.

 

 

Students will benefit by teacher and parent communication of expected results.

 

Principal

 

08/10/2009

 

06/30/2010

 

NA

 

 

A2 (c)

 

Teachers will identify those students not meeting minimum standards in reading and math and refer them to the RTI team.

 

 

Students will be provided interventions when not meeting minimum standards.

 

Principal

Teachers

 

08/10/2009

 

06/30/2010

 

NA

 

 

 

 

Causes and Contributing Factors

 

Objectives with Measures of Success

 

A3   There is a need for professional development in the areas of balanced assessment, teaching “math literacy”, content knowledge and best teaching practices.

 

 

A3    All district math teachers will be knowledgeable in math literacy skills their students must master at their grade level.  All students will be assessed at the beginning and end of the year.

 

Strategies/Activities

 

 

Objective Label

 

Strategy/Activity

 

Expected Impact in Terms of Student Performance & Classroom Practice

 

Responsible Person

 

Start Date

 

End Date

 

Resources Needed

 

Fund Source

 

 

A3 (a)

 

All teachers will receive content focused professional development and training in pre-assessment, formative assessment and summative assessment.

 

 

Teachers will be better informed in student achievement that can be used as a tool to direction instruction.

 

Brenda Hammons

Dave Cox

 

08/10/2009

 

06/30/2010

 

$2000

 

Title II

 

A3 (b)

 

There will be two different trainings to help teachers develop strategies to teach “automaticity skills” such as multiplication tables, subtraction and addition facts, etc.

 

 

Student math skills will increase due to increased teacher knowledge.

 

Dr. Bob Thomas

EKU math

 

Principals

 

June 2009

 

June 2009

 

$1500.

 

ASMP Grant

 

 

 

 

 

Causes and Contributing Factors

 

Objectives with Measures of Success

 

A4   District science and math scores are showing minimum growth.

 

A4    Corbin will implement several initiatives such as Project Lead the Way, trimester schedule, AP classes and math/science courses taught in non- traditional formats with the goal of increasing student participation and increasing test scores.

 

Strategies/Activities

 

 

Objective Label

 

Strategy/Activity

 

Expected Impact in Terms of Student Performance & Classroom Practice

 

Responsible Person

 

Start Date

 

End Date

 

Resources Needed

 

Fund Source

 

 

A4 (a)

 

Corbin High School will implement a trimester schedule: twelve weeks for each tri and a five period day.  Several interesting and engaging classes will be created to encourage students into taking math and science classes.

 

 

By increasing student participation in non-traditional math and science courses, student test school will increase.

 

Joyce Phillips

 

08/10/2009

 

06/30/2010

 

30,000.

 

Fund 1 for textbooks

 

A4 (b)

 

Project Lead the way is being expanded to include more students at the middle school level.

 

 

More students will benefit by the pre engineering curriculum and see and authentic reason for learning math and science.

 

Joyce Phillips

Ramona Jaynes

 

08/10/2009

 

06/30/2010

 

 

 

A4 (c)

 

Several teachers teaching AP courses and pre AP courses are attending AP training during the summer of 2009.

 

 

The number of AP students passing the AP exam will increase.

 

 

Joyce Phillips

Karen West

 

Summer of 2009

 

Summer of 2009

 

$7000.

 

Title II Grant

 

 

 

 

 

 

Causes and Contributing Factors

 

Objectives with Measures of Success

 

A5   Based on staff comments and observations, there is a need to improve the role and function of the substitute teacher.

 

A5.   All Corbin substitutes will attend a professional development session designed to focus on classroom expectations, teaching strategies, and classroom management principles.

 

 

 

 

Strategies/Activities

 

 

Objective Label

 

Strategy/Activity

 

Expected Impact in Terms of Student Performance & Classroom Practice

 

Responsible Person

 

Start Date

 

End Date

 

Resources Needed

 

Fund Source

 

 

A5 (a)

 

 

Corbin substitutes will attend a one day training designed to help them be successful in the classroom.

 

 

 

As results of this training, student learning will continue when a teacher is absent from the classroom.

 

Brenda Hammons

David Cox

 

August 2009

 

August 2009

 

$200.

 

PD funds

 

A5 (b)

 

 

Substitutes hired during the year will also be expected to attend training before they begin subbing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A5 (b)

 

Principals will be asked to give updates on substitute teachers and their effectiveness in the classrooms monthly.

 

 

Students learning will benefit by having quality substitutes in the classroom.

 

Brenda Hammons

Dave Cox

Principals

 

08/10/2009

 

06/30/2010

 

NA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Causes and Contributing Factors

 

Objectives with Measures of Success

 

A6   Based on the increased growth in our homebound, home school/private school, population, and scheduling conflicts, there is a need to develop an on-line curriculum.

 

 

A6.   By the end of the 2009-2010 school year, Corbin will pilot an on-line curriculum.

 

 

 

Strategies/Activities

 

 

Objective Label

 

Strategy/Activity

 

Expected Impact in Terms of Student Performance & Classroom Practice

 

Responsible Person

 

Start Date

 

End Date

 

Resources Needed

 

Fund Source

 

 

A6 (a)

 

 

Corbin will establish an internet platform, using the Blackboard System.

I

Instructors will be able to use a comprehensive, uniform system in order to create educational content for online use.

 

 

 

Mark Daniels

 

7/1/09

 

06/30/10

 

Contracted Services

 

Grants

 

A6 (b)

 

Professional development will take place with staff members.

 

 

Educators will receive training to implement Corbin curricula online

 

Mark Daniels, Karen West

 

7/1/09

 

06/30/10

 

Professional development scheduled

 

 

Grants


Action Component         ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING

                 

District Name      Corbin Independent              Component Manager   Dave Cox

 

School Name      Corbin Independent              Date  5/12/09                                                                                  

 

 

 

 

 

Priority Need

(Based on Needs Assessment)

 

 

Goal (Addresses the Priority Need)

 

 

B.    Based on the review of student data and the implementation of Senate Bill 1 (2009), the CISD (Corbin Independent School District) will initiate a district-wide balanced assessment system. CISD will strive to continue high student performance during this three year transitional period while core content standards are being re-written.      

 

 

B.    CISD staff will utilize MAP, common assessments, EXPLORE, PLAN, ACT and classroom assessments (formative/summative) to gather timely data relevant to student achievement. Corbin will also develop exit criteria in math and reading for each grade level. This process will allow CISD staff to “keep score” on an ongoing basis.

 

 

Causes and Contributing Factors

 

 

Objectives with Measures of Success

 

B1.  There is a need for all staff to be trained in the effective use of formative classroom assessment, and the use of corresponding data.

 

 

B1. All instructional staff will be trained in formative assessment and the strategies for implementation in the classroom. Teachers will be cognizant of modifying instruction based on these efforts. 

 

 

B2.  Instructional staff has differing views on “non-negotiables” (minimum standards at each grade level) in relation to exactly what students should know and be able to do at the end of individual classes. Teachers are not consistent with minimum standards across grade level/content indices.  

 

 

 

B2.   CISD will develop and implement exit criteria at each grade level in math and reading. These district-wide assessments will be consistent among all grade level, content specific areas. 

 

B3.  There is a need to determine the criteria for a credible writing program with the implementation of SB 1. Writing teachers are unsure of the requirements mandated by the new law. 

 

B3.  All Corbin writing teachers and related staff will become familiar with the new regulations concerning what is expected from an exemplary writing program based on SB 1. This program will be developed and put into place by the beginning of the 2009-2010 school year. 

 

B4. There is a need to determine the criteria for a proficient Arts & Humanities and Practical Living\Vocational Studies program (AH\PLVS).   SB 1 has called for program reviews in place of KCCT assessments in these areas. Teachers and administrators are unsure of what the program should encompass and how it will be evaluated.

 

 

 

B4.   All CISD A/H and PL/VS teachers will be trained in the requirements of their respective programs based on SB1. A plan will be developed to implement these programs based on the benchmarks of the corresponding program reviews.

 

B5. There is not a continuous flow of information on each student during transition from school to school. Corbin students now experience more transitions than in previous years. Teachers do not have assessment or achievement data in a readily accessible format for each student.

 

 

B5.   By the beginning of the 2009-2010 school year, all school leaders and central office staff will collaborate (and develop) a district-wide student information sheet. 

 

B6.  Grading is an integral part of the “Assessment for Learning” initiative. Teachers are very inconsistent on grading procedures and the protocols in place for remediation, second chances, and using assessment as a tool for learning rather than simply as a measurement device.    

 

 

B6.  All district teachers will be trained in the methods, practices, and theory of the “Assessment for Learning” program. Teachers will utilize these strategies and report them to team leaders, department chairs, and building administration. 

 

B7.  Currently Corbin schools are inconsistent in:

1.     The use of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)

2.    The use of common assessments

3.    Identifying students needing enrichment and remedial services

 

 

 

B7.  Corbin School staff will work effectively in professional learning communities,

Develop and implement common assessments at each grade level and content area, and identify students needing enrichment and remedial service.

                

 

 

 

 

Causes and Contributing Factors

 

Objectives with Measures of Success

 

B1.   CISD staff is not sufficiently trained in the development and use of formative classroom assessments and pertinent data.

 

 

B1.  All instructional staff will be trained in formative assessment and the strategies for implementation in the classroom. Teachers will be cognizant of modifying instruction based on these efforts.

 

 

Strategies/Activities

 

 

Objective Label

 

Strategy/Activity

 

Expected Impact in Terms of Student Performance & Classroom Practice

 

Responsible Person

 

Start Date

 

End Date

 

Resources Needed

 

Fund Source

 

 

B1 (a)

 

There will be a district-wide initiative based on the train the trainer model for Rick Stiggins “Assessment for Learning” program.

 

 

 

The CISD will have at least 5 people in place that will be capable of training teachers in the “Assessment for Learning” process.

 

Brenda Hammons

Dave Cox

 

06/11/2009

 

06/30/2010

 

$2000.

 

Title II

PD

 

B1 (b)

 

 

 

Principals will design Professional Development in their building to facilitate the “Assessment for Learning” protocols with all of their instructional staff.

 

 

Staff will develop an understanding of the importance of a balanced assessment system creating a more effective learning environment for students.

 

 

Principals

 

06/11/2009

 

06/30/2010

 

$2000.

 

Title II

PD

 

 

 

 

 

Causes and Contributing Factors

 

Objectives with Measures of Success

 

B2    Instructional staff has differing views on “non-negotiables” in relation to exactly what students should know and be able to do at the end of individual classes. Teachers are not consistent with minimum standards across grade level/content indices.

 

 

B2   CISD will develop and implement exit criteria at each grade level in math and reading. These district-wide assessments will be consistent among all grade level, content specific areas.

 

 

Strategies/Activities

 

 

Objective Label

 

Strategy/Activity

 

Expected Impact in Terms of Student Performance & Classroom Practice

 

Responsible Person

 

Start Date

 

End Date

 

Resources Needed

 

Fund Source

 

 

B2 (a)

 

CISD will partner with Eastern Ky. University to participate in their fellows program.

 

 

The CISD will benefit from having a college professor “on loan” from EKU in the areas of leadership and mathematics.

 

 

Dave Cox

 

06/11/2009

 

06/30/2010

 

NA

 

 

B2 (b)

 

In cooperation with Dr. Robert Thomas (EKU); CISD will begin the process of developing exit criteria in grade levels K-9.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Teachers will become aware of the minimum standards required for student success at the next level. Benchmark assessments will be developed and administered for the ’09-’10 school year.

 

 

Dave Cox

 

1/05/2009

 

08/01/2009

 

$2000.

 

AMSP Grant

Title II

PD

 

B2 (c )

 

Teacher representatives from each grade level will meet to determine the minimum standards in reading that students must know at each grade level in order to be successful.

 

 

Teachers will be cognizant of the standards necessary at each grade level and this will impact student achievement.

 

Brenda Hammons

 

1/05/2009

 

08/01/2009

 

NA

 

Release Time

 

 

 

 

 

Causes and Contributing Factors

 

Objectives with Measures of Success

 

B3     There is a need to determine the criteria for a credible writing program with the implementation of SB 1. Writing teachers are unsure of the requirements mandated by the new law.

 

 

B3.    All Corbin writing teachers and related staff will become familiar with the new regulations concerning what is expected from an exemplary writing program based on SB 1. This program will be developed and put into place by the beginning of the ’09-’10 school year.

 

 

Strategies/Activities

 

 

Objective Label

 

Strategy/Activity

 

Expected Impact in Terms of Student Performance & Classroom Practice

 

Responsible Person

 

Start Date

 

End Date

 

Resources Needed

 

Fund Source

 

 

B3 (a)

 

District administration will seek out pertinent PD in order to train district writing teachers in the new state standards

 

Teachers will be consistently trained and will all have the opportunity to participate in writing specific professional development in regards to the new law. Students will benefit from all teachers collaborating during this training schedule.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B3 (b)

 

School level administrators will meet to determine a continuum for the district writing program. A writing folder will follow each student from grade to grade.

 

 

Teachers and students will know exactly which writing style pieces are required at each particular grade level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Causes and Contributing Factors

 

Objectives with Measures of Success

 

B4.     There is a need to determine the criteria for a proficient Arts/Humanities and Practical Living program. SB 1 has called for program reviews in place of KCCT assessments in these areas. Teachers and administrators are unsure of what the program should encompass and how it will be evaluated.

 

 

B4.   All CISD A/H and PL/VS teachers will be trained in the requirements of their respective programs based on SB 1. A plan will be developed to implement these programs based on the benchmarks of the corresponding program reviews.

 

Strategies/Activities

 

 

Objective Label

 

Strategy/Activity

 

Expected Impact in Terms of Student Performance & Classroom Practice

 

Responsible Person

 

Start Date

 

End Date

 

Resources Needed

 

Fund Source

 

 

B4 (a)

 

District administration will seek out applicable professional development in order to gain knowledge of the new standards and the scope of the program reviews for these areas.

 

 

All school staff will be trained in what is expected based on the program reviews. Teachers and students will become familiar with content requirements and staff will have the opportunity to implement more performance based instruction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B4 (b)

 

School and district level leadership will meet to determine the direction of future A/H and PL/VS classes.

 

There will be an opportunity to change the focus of the entire related arts structure. With the change in assessment, the new tri-semester schedule and CHS, and the program review component, schools will have the opportunity to focus these classes on more high interest, performance style classes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Causes and Contributing Factors

 

Objectives with Measures of Success

 

B5   There is not a continuous flow of information for individual students from school to school. Based on the fact that Corbin students now have more transitions than in previous years, there is a need to make student data more readily accessible for teachers and staff.

 

 

B5   Beginning with the ’09-’10 school year, all school leaders and central office staff will collaborate (and develop) a district-wide student information sheet.

 

Strategies/Activities

 

 

Objective Label

 

Strategy/Activity

 

Expected Impact in Terms of Student Performance & Classroom Practice

 

Responsible Person

 

Start Date

 

End Date

 

Resources Needed

 

Fund Source

 

 

B5 (a)

 

District leadership will initiate meetings among the school level leaders in order to develop a standardized (district) student information sheet. This sheet will include formal and informal assessment data.

 

 

Teachers and staff will be more informed in regards to students needs because of the increased flow of information. There will be an information sheet in each cumulative folder which will benefit both students and teachers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Causes and Contributing Factors

 

Objectives with Measures of Success

 

B5   There is not a continuous flow of information for individual students from school to school. Based on the fact that Corbin students now have more transitions than in previous years, there is a need to make student data more readily accessible for teachers and staff.

 

 

B5   Beginning with the ’09-’10 school year, all school leaders and central office staff will collaborate (and develop) a district-wide student information sheet.

 

Strategies/Activities

 

 

Objective Label

 

Strategy/Activity

 

Expected Impact in Terms of Student Performance & Classroom Practice

 

Responsible Person

 

Start Date

 

End Date

 

Resources Needed

 

Fund Source

 

 

B5 (a)

 

District leadership will initiate meetings among the school level leaders in order to develop a standardized (district) student information sheet. This sheet will include formal and informal assessment data.

 

 

Teachers and staff will be more informed in regards to students needs because of the increased flow of information. There will be an information sheet in each cumulative folder which will benefit both students and teachers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Causes and Contributing Factors

 

Objectives with Measures of Success

 

B6.    Grading is an integral part of the “Assessment for Learning” initiative. Teachers are very inconsistent on grading procedures and the protocols in place for remediation, second chances, and using assessment as a tool for learning rather than simply as a measurement device.

 

 

B6.  All district teachers will be trained in the methods, practices, and theory of the “Assessment for Learning” program. Teachers will utilize these strategies and report them to team leaders, department chairs, and building administration.

 

 

Strategies/Activities

 

 

Objective Label

 

Strategy/Activity

 

Expected Impact in Terms of Student Performance & Classroom Practice

 

Responsible Person

 

Start Date

 

End Date

 

Resources Needed

 

Fund Source

 

 

B6 (a)

 

District leadership will plan a district-wide PD day focusing on grading philosophy, remediation, and second chance opportunities. The district will make every effort to bring in Tom Guskey to lead the initial session of this training.

 

Teachers will have the opportunity to collaborate and discuss differing views on grading and the impact it has on student morale and academic   momentum. Mr. Guskey is widely held as an expert in this field and his guidance in this training will provide a very innovative approach to grading and second chance opportunities for students.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Causes and Contributing Factors

 

Objectives with Measures of Success

 

B7.  Currently Corbin schools are inconsistent in:

4.     The use of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)

5.    The use of common assessments

6.    Identifying students needing enrichment and remedial services

 

 

 

B7.  Corbin School staff will work effectively in professional learning communities,

Develop and implement common assessments at each grade level and content area, and identify students needing enrichment and remedial service.

                

 

Strategies/Activities

 

 

Objective Label

 

Strategy/Activity

 

Expected Impact in Terms of Student Performance & Classroom Practice

 

Responsible Person

 

Start Date

 

End Date

 

Resources Needed

 

Fund Source

 

 

B7. (a)

 

A leadership team from CISD will attend The Dufours and Rick Stiggins trainings on professional learning communities and common assessments to support schools in developing these initiatives with their staff.

 

 

Students will benefit from consistent instruction and assessment.  Curriculum gaps will be minimized.

 

Brenda Hammons

Dave Cox

Principals

 

6/01/2009

 

6/30/2010

 

$3,000

 

Title II

PD

Fund 1

 

B7. (b)

 

Schools will identify a plan for students that need enrichment/ remediation.  The plan will be specific in placing students in programs/classes to address individual student needs.

 

 

Students will receive timely interventions to meet their individual needs.

 

Principals

 

06/01/2009

 

06/30/2010

 

$500

 

PD

 

B7. (c )

 

Schools will develop common grade level/content specific assessments for each grading period. 

 

 

Students will benefit by the consistent standards and assessments.  Results from these assessments will inform instruction.

 

Principals

 

06/01/2009

 

06/30/2010

 

NA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Action Component         OPERATIONS

 

District Name      Corbin Independent              Component Manager   Ed McNeel

 

School Name      Corbin Independent              Date  5/13/2009           X    Public

 

 

 

 

 

Priority Need

(Based on Needs Assessment)

 

 

Goal (Addresses the Priority Need)

 

 

B.                  C.    The operations for the CISD (Corbin Independent School District) strive to provide quality facilities and services to enhance educational opportunities for students. The increased student enrollment, annually since 1997, has provided opportunities, as well as challenges, in providing the buildings and resources to be the BEST we can be.

 

 

C. The CISD, by June 2010, will strive to achieve the following Operations Goals:

    

    1. The Corbin High School (CHS) addition/renovation project will be designed   for learning and safety, funded, and 50% complete.

    2.  The district’s technology department will move out of CHS to a new facility.

   3.  The district-wide “energy efficiency” program will reduce energy    consumption by 10%.

    4.  The bus transportation services will be successfully revamped to accommodate primary students.

    5.  The district will acquire and utilize the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) (Stimulus) funds, including competitive grants, to improve sustaining operations, facilities, and services.

 

 

 

 

Causes and Contributing Factors

 

 

Objectives with Measures of Success

 

 

C1.  The current CHS 9-12 student enrollment is 720 with 750 expected in August 2009. A major facility challenge exists for this 35 year old building in need of renovation. The 10-year student enrollment projection for this 9-12 school exceeds 1,000 students. The present building has adequate space for 575 students.

 

 

C1.  The district will transform the CHS design development into construction of the new additions and the renovation of the current building through: funding, acquiring property, and 50% constructed by June 2010.

 

C2.  The district technology department currently uses about 3,000 sf of space at CHS and this space is needed for CHS programs.

 

 

C2.  The district will construct a separate facility, approximately 3,200 sf, to house the technology department and to increase storage capacity.

 

 

C3.  The district does not have a district-wide energy program and the data indicates the use and cost for utilities continues to increase annually.

 

C3.  The district will become an active participant in the Kentucky Energy Efficiency Program for Schools (KEEPS) and an Energy Star partner to reduce by 10% the district’s energy consumption by 2010.

 

 

C4.  The factors involved with revising bus transportation services for 2009-2010 are: (a) the length of K-8 student time on busses increased with the opening of the new Corbin Primary School (b) traffic issues continue with the high number of parent drop-offs at the Primary school and (c) parents have voiced the desire to have K-2 students on busses by themselves.

 

 

C4. The district will develop a bus transportation plan to provide separate services for K-2 students; 3-8 students; and 9-12 students. This plan will be implemented for the 2009-2010 school year, if financially feasible.

 

C5.  The ARRA funds are one-time resources that need to be utilized in activities and programs that can be sustained beyond the funding window. 

 

C5.  The district will utilize American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) resources to improve academic success by students; to establish an energy efficiency program; to reduce energy consumption; and to improve the quality of school facilities.

 

 

 

Causes and Contributing Factors

 

Objectives with Measures of Success

 

C1.  The current CHS 9-12 student enrollment is 720 with 750 projected for August 2009. A major facility challenge exists for this 35 year old building in need of renovation. The 10-year student enrollment projection for this 9-12 school exceeds 1,000 students. The present building has adequate space for 575 students.

 

 

C1.  The district will transform the CHS design development into construction of the new additions and th4 renovation of the current building through: funding, acquiring property, and e 50% constructed by June 2010.   

 

 

 

Strategies/Activities

 

 

Objective Label

 

Strategy/Activity

 

Expected Impact in Terms of Student Performance & Classroom Practice

 

Responsible Person

 

Start Date

 

End Date

 

Resources Needed

 

Fund Source

 

 

C1(a)

 

Actively involve CHS staff in design development to achieve school designed for learning & safety.

 

 

Achieve a school environment where students, staff, parents, and community are welcome and involved in the school.

 

Ed McNeel

 

07-09

 

09-09

 

-

-

 

C1(b)

 

Acquire funding to construct and renovate CHS

 

 

Project will be completed on schedule

 

Alicia Logan

 

09-09

 

10-09

 

$11,000,000

SFCC Building Fund

 

C1(c)

 

Acquire property near CHS to meet needs.

 

 

Ability to provide adequate space for school.

 

Darrell Tremaine

 

06-09

 

10-09

 

$200,000

GF,CO,& Bond

 

C1(d)

 

Award construction contract

 

Project will be 50% complete by June 2010

 

Board

 

 

09-09

 

06-10

 

C1

C1

 

 

 

 

Causes and Contributing Factors

 

Objectives with Measures of Success

 

C2.  The district technology department currently uses about 3,000sf of space at CHS and this space is needed for CHS programs.

 

 

C2.  The district will construct a separate facility, approximately 3,200 sf, to house the technology department and to increase storage capacity.

 

Strategies/Activities

 

 

Objective Label

 

Strategy/Activity

 

Expected Impact in Terms of Student Performance & Classroom Practice

 

Responsible Person

 

Start Date

 

End Date

 

Resources Needed

 

Fund Source

 

 

C2(a)

 

Acquire Board approval and funding to construct building for technology department and storage.

 

 

Completion of the project opens 3,000sf for CHS student use.

 

Ed McNeel

 

05-09

 

06-09

 

$90,000

 

CO & GF

 

C2(b)

 

Construct technology building

 

 

See C2A

 

Darrell Tremaine

 

06-09

 

09-09

 

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Causes and Contributing Factors

 

Objectives with Measures of Success

 

C3.  The district does not have a district-wide energy program and the data indicates the use and cost for utilities continues to increase annually.

 

C3.  The district will become an active participant in the Kentucky Energy Efficiency Program for Schools (KEEPS) and an Energy Star partner to reduce by 10% the district’s energy consumption by 2010.

 

 

Strategies/Activities

 

 

Objective Label

 

Strategy/Activity

 

Expected Impact in Terms of Student Performance & Classroom Practice

 

Responsible Person

 

Start Date

 

End Date

 

Resources Needed

 

Fund Source

 

 

C3(a)

 

District will enroll schools in KEEPS

 

See C3 (b)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C3(b)

 

Establish a working “District Energy Team”

 

The involvement of students, teachers and administrators is needed to achieve energy awareness and conservation.

 

 

Ed McNeel

 

06-09

 

06-09

 

-

 

-

 

C3(c)

 

Set energy baselines for  “all” facilities in the district

 

 

Provides data to compare energy efficiency success

 

Dave Cox

 

07-09

 

08-09

 

 

 

 

C3(d)

 

 

District will strive to acquire funds for an energy manager

 

 

 

An experienced individual in energy efficiency would benefit the program

 

 

Mark Daniels

 

 

05-09

 

 

06-10

 

 

 

C3(e)

 

Use “Energy Star” analysis program to monitor energy usage in striving for schools to become “Energy Star Schools”

 

 

The data will determine if the district reduces usage by 10% during 2009-2010.

 

Dave Cox

 

08-09

 

06-10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Causes and Contributing Factors

 

Objectives with Measures of Success

 

C4. The factors involved with revising bus transportation services for 2009-2010 are: (a) the length of K-8 student time on buses increased with the opening of the new Corbin Primary School (b) traffic issues continue with the high parent drop-offs at the Primary school, and (c) parents have expressed a desire to have only K-2 students on busses together.

 

 

C4.  The district will develop a bus transportation plan to provide separate services for K-2 students; 3-8 students; and 9-12 students. This plan will be implemented for the 2009-2010 school year if financially feasible.

 

Strategies/Activities

 

 

Objective Label

 

Strategy/Activity

 

Expected Impact in Terms of Student Performance & Classroom Practice

 

Responsible Person

 

Start Date

 

End Date

 

Resources Needed

 

Fund Source

 

 

C4(a)

 

Collect data for Board to consider the implementation of a K-2; 3-8; 9-12 bus transportation system

 

 

Complete cost analysis to implement program

 

Alicia Logan

 

 

05-09

 

06-09

 

 

 

 

 

 

C4(b)

 

Board decision on the plan, if no, stop; if yes, go to C4 (c)

 

 

Provide information to Board members

 

Ed McNeel