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WHITTEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Arkansas Comprehensive School Improvement Plan

2011-2012


Approved:

The staff at Whitten Elementary believes that ALL students can learn and can achieve mastery of essential skills. We believe that our school's purpose is to educate all students to high levels of academic performance, while fostering growth in social/emotional behaviors and attitudes. We accept the responsibility to teach ALL students the essential curriculum, to encourage and schedule parental involvement and to take the necessary steps to ensure that Whitten has a safe and orderly environment.

Grade Span: K-4 Title I: Title I Schoolwide School Improvement: SI_6

Table of Contents

Priority 1: Literacy
    Goal: Based on a three year data trend of the ITBS and Qualls Early Learning, Kindergarten will improve general knowledge, written language, vocabulary, and listening; based on a three year data trend of the ITBS,First grade students will improve listening and vocabulary; and Second grade students will improve vocabulary and comprehension. Kindergarten SAT-10 data for 2008 was corrupted. Based on the first administration of the SAT-10 in First and Second Grade shows an overall weakness in reading comprehension.
Priority 2: Mathematics
    Goal: Kindergarten will improve general knowledge, written language, vocabulary, and listening; based on a three year data trend of the ITBS, First grade students will improve concepts and problems; and Second grade students will improve concepts and problems.
Priority 3: Positive School Environment
    Goal: To improve character in all students and to provide viable options for students when they are faced with decisions that may lead to drug use or violent behavior.
Priority 5: Wellness
    Goal: The District will provide support for students in making healthy lifestyle choices by implementing systems to aid in decreasing the average Body Mass Index (BMI) on routine annual student screening and increasing collaboration between all segments of the school community in support of positive lifestyle choices.
Priority 6: Restructuring: Option 5: "Reduction In Force"
    Goal: The goal of Whitten Elementary is to increase student achievement on state mandated NRT and CRT tests.
Priority 7: Special Education Trigger
    Goal: To provide coordination and support of activities which all positively effect student services and student outcomes provided to and for Children with disability(CWD) in the Lee County School District.
Priority 1: Students will improve listening, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.
Supporting Data:
  1. In 2010, The Qualls data shows that 67 students were tested. 57 atudents scored 85% on the developing and developed classifications on the General Knowlegse. 60 students scored 89% on the oral communication. 57 students scored 85% on the Written Language. 53 students scored 63% on the Math Concepts. 53 students scored 79% on Work Habits. 52 students scored 84% on Attentive Behavior.
  2. In 2011 67 Kindergarten students were administered the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. 48.5% in reading and 79.1% in lang. of the combined population. 51.7% in reading and 77% in lang. of the African American subgroup. 41.2% in reading and 76.9% in lang. of the Economically Disadvantaged subgroup. In 2009, the MAT-8 was administered to the Kindergarten students. Students were only tested on sounds and print. 46% of the combined population scored proficient/advanced; 42% of the African American population scored proficient/advanced; 75% of the Caucasian population scored proficient/advanced; 46% of the free/reduced lunch population scored proficient/advanced, and 33% of students with disabilities scored proficient/advanced.
  3. In 2011 63 First grade students were administered the Iowa Test of Basic skills. 36.5% prof./adv.in reading and 27% in lang. of the combined population. 38.6% in reading and 29.8% in Lang of the African american subgroup. 33.9% in reading and 25.4% in lang. for the Economically Disadvantaged subgroup. In 2010, the SAT-10 was administered to the 1st grade students. 32% of the students scored proficient/advanced. In 2009, students took the SAT-10. The data showed a drop in reading comprehension scores: 11% of the combined population scored proficient/advanced, 9% of the African American population scored proficient/advanced, 22% of the Caucasian population scored proficient/advanced, 10% of the frre/reduced lunch population scored proficient/advanced, and 0% of students with disabilities population scored proficient/advanced.
  4. In 2011 78 second grade students were administered the Iowa Test of Basic Skills Exam. 26.3% in reading and 9.1% in lang. of the combined population. 27.7% in reading and 10.6% in lang. for the African American subgroup. 23.2% in reading and 8.6% in lang. for the Economically Disadvantage subgroup. In 2010, the SAT-10 wqs administered to the second grade students. 26% of the students scored proficient/advanced on the test. In 2009, Second Grade students took the SAT-10. The data showed a slight increase in reading comprehension scores: 11% of the combined population scored proficient/advanced, 11% of the African American population scored proficient/advanced, 25% of the Caucasian population scored proficient/advanced, 11% of the free/reduced lunch population scored proficient/advanced, and 0% of students with disabilities population scored proficient/advanced.
  5. Benchmark-3rd grade Literacy Exam 2011 25 of 77 students or 32% prof/adv in Combined Population. 23 of 71 students or 32% prof/adv in African American subgroup. 20 of 64 students or 31% prof/adv in Economically Disadvantaged subgroup. The lowest identified areas for the Combined, African American, and Economically Disadvantaged Population were writing-multiple choice and reading-practical passage. In 2010, 3rd grade students took the literacy exam, 35% of the combined population scored proficient or advanced. 35% of the African American population scored proficient or advanced. 35% of the economically disadvantaged scored proficient or advanced. In 2010, the data showed a weakness in reading-practical passage on multiple choice and literary passages for open response. Style and content were the weakest areas in writing. In 2009, 3rd Grade students took the Literacy Benchmark Exam with a decline in proficient/advanced students: 30% combined population, 29% African American population, 0% Caucasian population, 30% free/reduced lunch population, and 0% of students with disabilities.
  6. Benchmark-4th grade Literacy Exam 2011 32 of 74 students or 43% prof/adv in Combined Population. 30 of 68 students or 44% prof/adv in African American subgroup. 26 of 64 students or 40% prof/adv in Economically Disadvantaged subgroup. The lowest identified areas for the Combined, African Americans, and Economically Disadvantaged Population were writing-multiple choice and writing-content domain and writing-style domain on the open-response. In 2010, the 4th grade students took the benchmark literacy exam, 51% of the combined population scored proficient or advanced. 49% of the African American population scored proficient or advanced. 51% of the economically disadvantaged scored proficient or advanced. In 2010, the data showed a weakness in literary passage on multiple choice and practical passage on open response. Style and content were the weakest in writing. In 2009, 4th grade students took the Literacy Benchmark Exam: 46% of the combined population scored proficient/advanced, 42% of the African American population scored proficient/advanced, 0% of the Caucasian population scored proficient/advanced, 44% of free/reduced lunch population scored proficient/advanced, and 25% of students with disabilities scored proficient/advanced.
  7. Whitten Elementary has an attendance rate of 97%.
Goal Based on a three year data trend of the ITBS and Qualls Early Learning, Kindergarten will improve general knowledge, written language, vocabulary, and listening; based on a three year data trend of the ITBS,First grade students will improve listening and vocabulary; and Second grade students will improve vocabulary and comprehension. Kindergarten SAT-10 data for 2008 was corrupted. Based on the first administration of the SAT-10 in First and Second Grade shows an overall weakness in reading comprehension.
Benchmark Over the last three years, the combined population of kindergarten students have averaged only 35% developed but should be 57% on the Qualls Early Learning Inventory.
Benchmark In 2008 the data for the SAT-8 in Kindergarten was corrupted and ruled invalid. A three year data trend on the ITBS showed that Kindergarten weakness over all was listening and vocabulary. Currently Whitten is in SD:6. AYP for 2009 was 64% Math and 64% Literacy, which was not met. AYP for 2010 is 70% Math and 71% in Literacy, which was not met. AYP for 2011 is 78% for Literacy and 78% for Math which was not met.
Benchmark A three year average on the ITBS for First grade showed an overall weakness in listening and vocabulary. This is the first year administration of the SAT-10 for First Grade. It shows an overall weakness in reading comprehension. Currently Whitten is in SI:5. AYP for 2009 was 64% Math and 64% Literacy, which was not met. AYP for 2010 was 70% Math and 71% in Literacy, which was not met. AYP for 2011 is 78% for Math and 78% for Literacy which was not met.
Benchmark A three year average on the ITBS for Second grade showed an overall weakness in vocabulary and comprehension. It shows an overall weakness in reading comprehension. Currently Whitten is in SI:5. AYP for 2009 was 64% Math and 64% Literacy, which was not met. AYP for 2010 was 70% for Math and 71% for Literacy, which was not met. AYP for 2011 is 78% Math and 78% in Literacy which was not met.
Intervention: 1.ELLA and Effective Literacy will improve student test scores on state mandated test.
Scientific Based Research: Dorn, L.J. & Soffos, C. (2005). Teaching For Deep Comprehension A Reading Workshop Approach. Portland, Maine: Stenhouse Publishers. Increasing reading comprehension of elementary students through fluency-based interventions. Retrieved August 14,2008 from EBSCOhost Web site:http://web. ebschost.com
Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
7. ALL K-4 students will have access to Accelerated Reader as a reinforcement and enrichment program. The renewal of the Renaissance Place (an advanced web-based software system) will be continued. Needed books will be purchased to go along with the test that comes with Renaissance Place. Two NEO-2 Labs will be purchased to support enrichment in reading, writing, and math. Teachers will be trained on how to implement and use the program to its fullest potential. Documentation: service agreement, PO for books, agenda, and sign-in sheet.
Action Type: Professional Development
Action Type: Technology Inclusion
 Shirley Dukes-Media Specialist Start: 07/01/2011
End: 06/30/2012
  • District Staff
  • Teachers
ACTION BUDGET: $
8.The District will hire 3 paraprofessionals to provide POINT-IN-TIME REMEDIATION. These paraprofessionals will carry out lessons, class assignments and instructional activities under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. They will work with small groups as well as individual students to reinforce skills, conduct fluency checks, assist with intervention groups, develop and construct educational games, and participate in inservice training to improve academic achievement. (Annie Brown-FTE:1.00, Bettye Gordon-FTE:1.00, Savannah Hancock-FTE:1.00, Documentation: contracts on file at Central Office.
Action Type: Equity
 Saul Lusk-Superintendent Start: 07/01/2011
End: 06/30/2012
  • Administrative Staff
  • Central Office
Title I - Employee Salaries: $49932.00
Title I - Employee Benefits: $19812.00
ACTION BUDGET: $69744
24. The District will hire 3 Paraprofessionals to provide POINT-IN-TIME REMEDIATION. These instructional assistants will carry out lessons, class assignments and instructional activities under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. They will work with small groups as well as individual students to reinforce skills, conduct fluency checks, assist with intervention groups, develop and construct educational games, and participate in inservice training to improve academic achievement. (Willie Lambert-FTE 1.0 Gladys Sloan-FTE 1.0, and Joycelyn Brandon-FTE 1.0) Documentation: contracts on file at Central Office.
Action Type: AIP/IRI
Action Type: Equity
 Saul Lusk-Superintendent Start: 07/01/2011
End: 06/30/2012
  • Administrative Staff
  • District Staff
Title I - Employee Salaries: $29486.00
Title I - Employee Benefits: $12384.00
NSLA (State-281) - Employee Benefits: $6588.00
NSLA (State-281) - Employee Salaries: $16570.00
ACTION BUDGET: $65028
4.The Instructional Facilitator will provide practice testing materials for all K-4 students and provide professional development on how to best utilize these materials. Purchase Aim Higher, Scoring High, Test Best, Buckledown, Stanford 10, STARS, CARS, etc. material booklets. Documentation: sample of practice material, sign-in sheet, and agenda.
Action Type: Equity
Action Type: Professional Development
 Linda Morgan-Instructional Facilitator Start: 07/01/2011
End: 06/30/2012
  • Administrative Staff
  • District Staff
Title I - Materials & Supplies: $6000.00
ACTION BUDGET: $6000
35. All K-4 students will take the Learning Institute (TLI) test every nine weeks. This test was created by the staff at TLI on the Arkansas Frameworks and formatted according to the state mandated NRT. All 3-4 students will take the TLI Test given by the Learning Institute based on the Arkansas Frameworks and formatted according to the state mandated by CRT. All K-4 teachers attend a PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT session after each test to review the test scores. Teachers adjust learning for individual students to either remediate or move on. Documentation: Copy of tests, test scores
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Program Evaluation
 Instructional Facilitators-Linda Morgan and Dorisey Brown Start: 07/01/2011
End: 06/30/2012
    ACTION BUDGET: $
    25. K-2 students who score basic on the state mandated NRT must have an Academic Improvement Plan (AIP). K-2 students who score below basic on the state mandated NRT must have an Intensive Reading Intervention Plan (IRI). K-2 teachers will access this information from the NORMES website and complete the appropriate plan for individual students. During this process the teachers will analyze NRT data on individual students to meet their needs. These plans will be updated every nine weeks. (NEEDS ASSESSMENT). Documentation: completed forms
    Action Type: AIP/IRI
    Action Type: Equity
    Action Type: Special Education
    		 Instructional Facilitators- Dorisey Brown and Linda Morgan, Teachers Start: 07/01/2011
    End: 06/30/2012
    • District Staff
    • Teachers
    ACTION BUDGET: $
    18.The principal, assisant principal, and instructional facilitators will do Classroom Walk Throughs of all teachers weekly to ensure alignment of instruction by utilizing the Ipod Touch or I Pad. Documentation: data collected from Ipod Touch or I Pad.
    Action Type: Alignment
    Action Type: Program Evaluation
    		 Willie Murdock-Principal, Linda Morgan Instructional Facilitator, Dorisey Brown-Instructional Facilitator, and Michelle Start: 07/01/2011
    End: 06/30/2012
      ACTION BUDGET: $
      12. The District will employ two Instructional Facilitators to provide job embedded professional development to all instructional staff. The Facilitators will also serve as a mentor to all teachers, helping to develop their knowledge and skills for the purposes of increasing student achievement via the development, implementation and the maintaining of highly qualified instruction. Materials and supplies will be purchased as needed (toner, professional text, computer software, etc.) (Linda Morgan-FTE 1, Dorisey Brown-FTE 1)Documentation: contracts on file at Central Office.
      Action Type: Collaboration
      Action Type: Professional Development
      		 Saul Lusk-Superintendent Start: 07/01/2011
      End: 06/30/2012
      • Administrative Staff
      Title II-A - Employee Salaries: $53964.00
      Title II-A - Employee Benefits: $14684.00
      Title I - Materials & Supplies: $2000.00
      NSLA (State-281) - Employee Benefits: $14684.00
      NSLA (State-281) - Employee Salaries: $53964.00
      ACTION BUDGET: $139296
      11. Four second grade teachers, one third grade teacher and one fourth grade teacher will be trained in year-2 Effective Literacy. Training sessions are during the summer and throughout the year. Documentation: training certificates
      Action Type: Professional Development
      		 GREC Literacy Specialist, Vicki Smith and Linda Morgan Start: 07/01/2011
      End: 06/30/2012
      • Administrative Staff
      ACTION BUDGET: $
      10. Four first grade teachers will continue ELLA year-2 training during the summer and follow-up training throughout the year. Documentation: training certificates
      Action Type: Professional Development
      		 Willie Murdock-Principal and Vicki Smith, Instructional Facilitator-GREC Start: 07/01/2011
      End: 06/30/2012
      • Administrative Staff
      ACTION BUDGET: $
      3. All Whitten Elementary Staff will be trained in Classroom Instruction That Works by Robert J. Marzano. This will train staff in nine research-based strategies that correspond with Classroom Walk Through. Each participant will receive a book. Documentation: agendas, sign-in sheets, hand-outs
      Action Type: Professional Development
      		 Linda Morgan-Instructional Facilitator Start: 07/01/2011
      End: 06/30/2012
      • Administrative Staff
      • Teachers
      ACTION BUDGET: $
      27. Written notification of Whitten Elementary School status will be provided to parents 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the school year. Documentation: letter on file in principals office.
      Action Type: Parental Engagement
      		 Willie Murdock-Principal Start: 07/01/2011
      End: 06/30/2012
      • Administrative Staff
      ACTION BUDGET: $
      31. Atrium licensing will be continued as the library automation system. Documentation: contract, purchase order
      Action Type: Technology Inclusion
      		 Shirley Dukes-Media Specialist Start: 07/01/2011
      End: 06/30/2012
      • School Library
      ACTION BUDGET: $
      13. The ACSIP team committee (District Wide PLC)will conduct a monthly peer review of the ACSIP plans. All instructional facilitators and administrators in the district will serve on this committee: Willie Murdock, Carolyn Love, Clyde Noel, Linda Morgan, Dorisey Brown, Michelle Branch, Mary Jones, Bernice Hill, Patricia Shears, Documentation: sign-in sheets.
      		 Instructional Facilitators,Federal program Coordinator, Willie Murdock Start: 07/01/2011
      End: 06/30/2012
      • Administrative Staff
      ACTION BUDGET: $
      18. The Instructional Facilitators will attend professional development sessions offered by the state or local co-op. Documentation: certificate of attendance, agendas
      Action Type: Collaboration
      Action Type: Professional Development
      		 Dorisey Brown-Instructional Facilitator, Linda Morgan-Instructional Facilitator Start: 07/01/2011
      End: 06/30/2012
      • Outside Consultants
      ACTION BUDGET: $
      1. 3rd-4th grade students who score basic or below basic on the state mandated CRT must have an Academic Improvement Plan (AIP/IRI). 3rd-4th grade teachers will access this information from the TLI website and complete a plan for individual students. During this process the teachers will analyze the CRT data on individual students to find common weaknesses. AIP's will be updated monthly. (NEEDS ASSESSMENT). Documentation: completed AIP forms.
      Action Type: AIP/IRI
      Action Type: Equity
      Action Type: Professional Development
      Action Type: Special Education
      Action Type: Technology Inclusion
      		 Dorisey Brown-Instructional Facilitator, Linda Morgan-Instructional Facilitator, and Teachers Start: 07/01/2011
      End: 06/30/2012
      • District Staff
      • Teachers
      ACTION BUDGET: $
      30. Teachers will develop weekly lesson plans that contain regular classroom objects to be taught, instructional strategies to be used, assessment, and corresponding framework numbers. The instructional objects will be posted for each lesson/subject taught. Purchase needed materials such as: Flip Charts, Markers, Sticky Notes, Highlighters, Timers, Binders, Composition Books, etc. to improve instruction. Documentation: lesson plans, Classroom Walk Throughs
      Action Type: Alignment
      		 Principal-Willie Murdock, Dorisey Brown-Instructional Facilitator, Linda Morgan-Instructional Facilitator Start: 07/01/2011
      End: 06/30/2012
      • District Staff
      • Teachers
      Title I - Materials & Supplies: $5000.00
      ACTION BUDGET: $5000
      32. The principal, asst. principal, and instructional facilitators will provide opportunities for teachers to observe a variety of teaching methods for various subjects from colleagues. Documentation: report on what teacher learned.
      Action Type: Collaboration
      Action Type: Professional Development
      		 Willie Murdock-Principal, Linda Morgan-Instructional Facilitator, teachers, and Michelle Branch Start: 07/01/2011
      End: 06/30/2012
        ACTION BUDGET: $
        16. Teachers will participate in instructional strategies training, and data analysis during grade level meeting, PLC's, staff meetings, or district staff development. Documentation: sign-in sheets, agendas
        Action Type: Professional Development
        		 Willie Murdock-Principal, Linda Morgan-Instructional Facilitator Start: 07/01/2011
        End: 06/30/2012
        • Administrative Staff
        • District Staff
        • Teachers
        ACTION BUDGET: $
        29. Special Education Coordinator will provide training to all certified staff concerning inclusion in the classrooms. Documentation: sign-in sheet, agenda
        Action Type: Equity
        Action Type: Professional Development
        Action Type: Special Education
        		 Willie Murdock-Principal, Lori Ginn Sp. Ed. Coordinator Start: 07/01/2011
        End: 06/30/2012
        • Administrative Staff
        • District Staff
        • Teachers
        ACTION BUDGET: $
        17. Whitten will offer an intervention computer lab for students in grades K-4. LCSD will hire a lab attendent to oversee the operation of the lab (Elsie Akins=FTE 1.00). Documentation: contract on file at central office
        Action Type: Technology Inclusion
        		 Saul Lusk-Superintendent Start: 07/01/2011
        End: 06/30/2012
        • Computers
        • Teachers
        Title I - Employee Salaries: $16792.00
        Title I - Employee Benefits: $6636.00
        ACTION BUDGET: $23428
        33. In May 2009, K-2 students took the DIBELS test. K-84% low risk(LNF), 76% low risk (PSF); 1st-35% low risk (ORF); 2nd-41% low risk (ORF). Whitten's goal for May 2010 is to have 80% of all students scoring in the low risk category. Low risk is the highest category in DIBELS. Documentation: DIBELS scores
        Action Type: Program Evaluation
        		 Willie Murdock-Principal, Linda Morgan-Instructional Facilitator, Dorisey Brown-Instructional Facilitator Start: 07/01/2011
        End: 06/30/2012
        • Administrative Staff
        • District Staff
        • Teachers
        ACTION BUDGET: $
        1.Whitten will purchase classroom libraries for all K-4 classrooms as outlined by Common Core. Documentation: purchase orders.
        		 Linda Morgan-Instructional Facilitator Start: 07/01/2011
        End: 06/30/2012
        • District Staff
        • Teachers
        Title I - Materials & Supplies: $16959.53
        ACTION BUDGET: $16959.53
        2.Whitten will purchase materials needed for Reader's Workshop such as guided readers, reader's theater, voice savers, Buckle Down Common Core workbooks, Reading A-Z, Ed Helper, Phonetic Connection kits, etc. Documentation: purchase orders.
        		 Linda Morgan-Instructional Facilitator, Dorisey Brown-Instructional Facilitator Start: 07/01/2011
        End: 06/30/2012
        • District Staff
        • Teachers
        ACTION BUDGET: $
        15. Third grade students had a 5% increase in the number of students scoring proficient/advanced on the Literacy Benchmark Exam (2009 & 2010). Fourth grade students had a 5% increase in the number of students scoring proficient/advanced on the Literacy Benchmark Exam. The data shows that the Third and Fourth grade students need more support in reading comprehension to continue to increase scores.
        Action Type: Program Evaluation
        		 Willie Murdock-Principal, Linda Morgan-Instructional Facilitator, Dorisey Brown-Instructional Facilitator Start: 07/01/2011
        End: 06/30/2012
          ACTION BUDGET: $
          14.5 Certified Teachers and the Instructional Facilitator will attend the Arkansas Reading Association Conference. Documentation: Copy of P.O. and travel request.
          Action Type: Collaboration
          Action Type: Professional Development
          		 K-4 Teachers and Linda Morgan-Instructional Facilitator Start: 07/01/2011
          End: 06/30/2012
          • District Staff
          • Outside Consultants
          • Teachers
          Title I - Purchased Services: $2000.00
          ACTION BUDGET: $2000
          34. Increase student fluency rate by placing a certified reading teacher in a classroom to focus on below basic students. Results from the benchmark exam was used to determine the below basic students. DIBELS progress monitoring assessment will be used monthly to determine the progress rate for each student. (Kristi Wilson FTE 1.0)
          Action Type: Program Evaluation
          		 Superintendent-Saul Lusk, Principal-Willie Murdock, Reading Teacher, Kristi Wilson Start: 07/01/2011
          End: 06/30/2012
            NSLA (State-281) - Employee Benefits: $12024.00
            NSLA (State-281) - Employee Salaries: $41680.00
            ACTION BUDGET: $53704
            22. In May 2009, K-2 students took the DRA. K-18% on/above level in reading; 1st-40% on/above level in reading; 47% on/level in reading. Whitten's goal is to have 80% of all students scoring on/above reading level.
            Action Type: Program Evaluation
            		 Willie Murdock-Principal, Linda Morgan-Instructional Facilitator, teachers Start: 07/01/2011
            End: 06/30/2012
              ACTION BUDGET: $
              23. In celebration of students involvement in the TLI Benchmark Whittens Wall Of Fame, 25 Book Campaign, and Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) through reading and behavior throughout the school year. The students will have activities/field lessons throughout the year which rewards their participation. Speakers/Authors will be brought in to talk to the students about the importance of reading.
              Action Type: Collaboration
              Action Type: Parental Engagement
              		 Principal, Willie Murdock and Instructional Facilitators- Linda Morgan and Dorisey Brown, and Kimberly Edwards Start: 07/01/2011
              End: 06/30/2012
                Title I - Purchased Services: $5000.00
                ACTION BUDGET: $5000
                32. The Black Stallion Literacy Based Project will be implemented in the First and Fourth grades only to promote the joy of reading, add to the children's collection of books, and to develop lifelong readers. Books/Novels will be purchased for the students in 1st and 4th grades to read and use during this project. (supplemental to act 307) Students will read to a live horse, travel to a farm, and travel to a show.
                Action Type: Parental Engagement
                Action Type: Program Evaluation
                		 Willie Murdock, principal, Linda Morgan, Instructional Facilitator, and teachers Start: 07/01/2011
                End: 06/30/2012
                • Community Leaders
                • School Library
                • Teachers
                • Teaching Aids
                Title I - Materials & Supplies: $1962.00
                ACTION BUDGET: $1962
                33. HQT: Salaries above the state minimum required and a raise will be paid to all certified staff. The amount allocated is a reduction by 20% of the amount allocated in the 2009-2010 ACSIP.
                		 Saul Lusk, Superintendent Start: 07/01/2011
                End: 06/30/2012
                • Administrative Staff
                • Central Office
                NSLA (State-281) - Employee Benefits: $16945.89
                NSLA (State-281) - Employee Salaries: $78272.00
                ACTION BUDGET: $95217.89
                34. The district will hire an external provider, (Learning Forward) to increase literacy scores.
                Action Type: Program Evaluation
                		 Saul Lusk, Superintendent Start: 07/01/2011
                End: 06/30/2012
                • Outside Consultants
                • Teachers
                • Teaching Aids
                Title I - Purchased Services: $50000.00
                ACTION BUDGET: $50000
                35. The district will hire one Paraprofessional to provide Point-In-Time Remediation. She will carry out lessons, class assignments, and instructional activities under the direct supervision of the Special Education Teacher. She will work with small groups as well as individual students to reinforce skills, conduct fluency checks, develop and construct educational games, and participate in inservice training to improve academic achievement. Danita Branch-FTE 1
                Action Type: Special Education
                		 Saul Lusk, Superintendent Start: 07/01/2011
                End: 06/30/2012
                • Teaching Aids
                NSLA (State-281) - Employee Benefits: $5050.00
                NSLA (State-281) - Employee Salaries: $10626.00
                ACTION BUDGET: $15676
                37. Whitten will implement the Save The Children Literacy Program to second, third, and fourth grade students who scored basic on the Iowa Exam and Benchmark Exam. This program will sponsor 40 students during the day and 40 different students in the after school program. Save The Children will also provide a summer academic enrichment camp for 20 days to sustain student learning.
                		Willie Murdock- Principal, Sylvia Halliburton, Literacy Facilitator, Saul Lusk, Superintendent Start: 07/01/2011
                End: 06/30/2012
                • Teachers
                ACTION BUDGET: $
                35. Whitten Elementary will purchase books, materials, and supplies needed for teachers to use in their classroom to differentiate for the different needs of the students. The Gifted and Talented Program (GT)
                		Saul Lusk, Superintendent, John Jones-GT Coordinator, and Teachers Start: 07/01/2011
                End: 06/30/2012
                  Title I - Materials & Supplies: $5000.00
                  ACTION BUDGET: $5000
                  18. A Dell Optiflex computer will be purchased to update the current circulation desk computer for the library.
                  		 Shirley Dukes-Media Specialist Start: 07/01/2011
                  End: 06/30/2012
                    Title I - Materials & Supplies: $1099.81
                    Title II-A - Materials & Supplies: $2281.74
                    ACTION BUDGET: $3381.55
                    38. To provide RTI to students professional text and anchor books will be purchased to build the foundation of materials need to service students.
                    		 Linda Morgan-Instructional Facilitator Start: 07/20/2011
                    End: 06/30/2012
                    • Teaching Aids
                    ACTION BUDGET: $
                    39. Whitten Elementary will employ a Highly Qualified 3rd Grade teacher (Sereatha Bracely) to reduce class size. The pupil teacher ratio, prior to adding this teacher, in grade 3 was: 1:80 the additional personnel will reduce the pupil teacher to 3:80. NSLA funded class size reduction personnel will be used to improve student achievement in Literacy. With this additional position, we expect to see increased student achievement in the 2012 Benchmark Exams.
                    Action Type: Alignment
                    		 Willie Murdock-Principal Start: 07/01/2011
                    End: 06/30/2012
                      NSLA (State-281) - Employee Benefits: $12619.00
                      NSLA (State-281) - Employee Salaries: $44430.00
                      ACTION BUDGET: $57049
                      40. Whitten Elementary will employ a HIGHLY QUALIFIED 4th grade teacher (Tarrangular Hunt) to reduce class size. The pupil teacher ratio, prior to adding this teacher, in grade 4 was: 1:80. The additional personnel will reduce the pupil teacher to 3:80. NSLA funded class size reduction personnel will be used to improve student achievement in Literacy. With this additional position, we expect to see increased student achievement on the 2012 Benchmark Exam.
                      Action Type: Alignment
                      		 Saul Lusk-Superintendent, Willie Murdock-Principal Start: 07/01/2011
                      End: 06/30/2012
                        NSLA (State-281) - Employee Benefits: $12619.10
                        NSLA (State-281) - Employee Salaries: $44430.00
                        ACTION BUDGET: $57049.1
                        40. Purchase 4 ASCD membership for the Principal, Asst. Principal, Math Facilitator, and Reading Facilitator.
                        Action Type: Professional Development
                        		 Principal, Willie Murdock Start: 07/01/2011
                        End: 06/30/2012
                        • Administrative Staff
                        Title I - Purchased Services: $500.00
                        ACTION BUDGET: $500
                        In support of the sudents commentment to meet and or exceed there AR/25 Book Campaign goals. Celebrations will be held each quarter and at the end of the year to recognize student achievement in mastering their reading goals.
                        Action Type: Equity
                        Action Type: Parental Engagement
                        		 Linda Morgan Start: 07/01/2011
                        End: 06/30/2012
                        • Administrative Staff
                        • Central Office
                        • Community Leaders
                        Title I - Purchased Services: $10000.00
                        ACTION BUDGET: $10000
                        Total Budget: $681995.07
                        Intervention: 2. Pre-school
                        Scientific Based Research: Preschool Education and Its Lasting Effects: Research and Policy Implications. W. Steven Barnett,Ph.D National Institute for Early Education Research Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey September 2008
                        Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
                        9. All pre-school staff will be trained about a well equipped classroom for pre-k students to learn through supervised and organized play. Research based curriculum, materials, and supplies will provide a print rich environment to improve student achievement. Documentation: certificate of attendance.
                        Action Type: Professional Development
                        		 Lillie Sexton-Principal and Teachers Start: 07/01/2011
                        End: 06/30/2012
                        • Computers
                        • Outside Consultants
                        • Teachers
                        • Teaching Aids
                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                        11. Whitten Pre-School students will have a seamless TRANSITION from PRE-SCHOOL to KINDERGARTEN by visiting the kindergarten classrooms and having the counselor and nurse from the kindergarten building meet with pre-school parents to give out information about requirements for kindergarten entry. Documentation: pictures of tour, sign-in sheets, agenda.
                        Action Type: Parental Engagement
                        		 Lillie Sexton-Early Childhood Coordinator Start: 07/01/2011
                        End: 06/30/2012
                        • Administrative Staff
                        • District Staff
                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                        6. All pre-school teachers will be trained in work sampling assessment. Documentation: certificate of attendance.
                        Action Type: Professional Development
                        Action Type: Program Evaluation
                        		 Lillie Sexton-Early Childhood Coordinator, teachers Start: 07/01/2011
                        End: 06/30/2012
                        • District Staff
                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                        1. The principal will attend a one day training in handling the ABC budget. Documentation: certificate of attendance.
                        Action Type: Professional Development
                        		 Lillie Sexton-Early Childhood Coordinator Start: 07/01/2011
                        End: 06/30/2012
                        • Central Office
                        • District Staff
                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                        10. Whitten Pre-school Head Teacher and secretary will be trained on Child Outcome Planning and Assessment (COPA). Documentation: certificate of attendance.
                        Action Type: Professional Development
                        Action Type: Program Evaluation
                        		 Lillie Sexton-Early Childhood Coordinator, teachers, secretary Start: 07/01/2011
                        End: 06/30/2012
                        • Central Office
                        • District Staff
                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                        2. The Principal will attend an ABC coordinator's training. Documentation: certificate of attendance.
                        Action Type: Professional Development
                        		 Lillie Sexton-Early Childhood Coordinator Start: 07/01/2011
                        End: 06/30/2012
                        • Central Office
                        • District Staff
                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                        4. All preschool teachers and aides will be trained in the stages of play, the development of play, and promoting play as a vehicle for learning/teaching essential preschool skills. Documentation: certificate of attendance or sign-in sheet and agenda.
                        Action Type: Professional Development
                        		 Lillie Sexton-Early Childhood Coordinator, teachers Start: 07/01/2011
                        End: 06/30/2012
                        • Administrative Staff
                        • District Staff
                        • Teachers
                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                        3. The Principal will make and send parent information kits to parents that includes phone numbers, student handbooks, web page address, tips for parenting, and PARENT COMPACTS. Documentation: information kit.
                        Action Type: Parental Engagement
                        		 Lillie Sexton-Early Childhood Coordinator, Teachers Start: 07/01/2011
                        End: 06/30/2012
                        • Administrative Staff
                        • District Staff
                        • Teachers
                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                        7. All Whitten Pre-school teachers will be trained on mentoring techniques to more effectively meet the needs of the students and to improve student achievement. Documentation: logged meeting
                        Action Type: Professional Development
                        		 Lillie Sexton-Early Childhood Coordinator, teachers Start: 07/01/2011
                        End: 06/30/2012
                        • District Staff
                        • Teachers
                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                        5. The District will provide mentors and Pathwise Mentoring for all novice teachers for knowledge and experience in working with pre-school students. Documentation: logged meetings.
                        Action Type: Professional Development
                        		 Laura Strickland-Federal Programs, Lillie Sexton-Early Childhood Coordinator Start: 07/01/2011
                        End: 06/30/2012
                        • Administrative Staff
                        • District Staff
                        • Teachers
                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                        8. Pre-school students will come to Whitten Elementary better prepared for Kindergarten. Student scores will be compared to the previous year’s scores. Documentation: Qualls test scores.
                        Action Type: Program Evaluation
                        		 Lillie Sexton-Early Childhood Coordinator, Willie Murdock-Principal, Lavern Smith-Counselor, Kindergarten Teachers Start: 07/01/2011
                        End: 06/30/2012
                          ACTION BUDGET: $
                          Total Budget: $0
                          Intervention: Intervention 5: Parental Involvement
                          Scientific Based Research: Kimmons, Willie, J. Dr., 2005. A Parenting Guidebook. Indianna: Authorhouse.
                          Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
                          14. Parents and community members will be invited to attend the district's Alumni Advisory committee meeting held yearly at Central Office. Documentation: sign-in sheet and agenda.
                          Action Type: Collaboration
                          Action Type: Parental Engagement
                          		 Saul Lusk-Superintendent Start: 07/01/2011
                          End: 06/30/2012
                          • Administrative Staff
                          • Central Office
                          • Community Leaders
                          • District Staff
                          • Teachers
                          ACTION BUDGET: $
                          6. The Parent Facilitator will prepare and hand out PARENT information kits to parents that includes phone numbers, student handbooks, web page addresses, tips for parents, and PARENT COMPACTS during Open House. Documentation: information kit.
                          Action Type: Parental Engagement
                          		 Willie Murdock-Principal, Lavern Smith-Parent Facilitator Start: 07/01/2011
                          End: 06/30/2012
                          • District Staff
                          Title I - Materials & Supplies: $2500.00
                          ACTION BUDGET: $2500
                          5. Whitten principal will provide an Annual Public Meeting, giving a report on the state of the school and an overview of what students will be learning; how students will be assessed; what PARENTS should expect for their child's education; and how PARENTS can assist and make a difference. Documentation: sign-in sheets and agenda.
                          Action Type: Collaboration
                          Action Type: Parental Engagement
                          		 Willie Murdock-Principal, Lavern Smith-Parent Facilitator Start: 07/01/2011
                          End: 06/30/2012
                          • Administrative Staff
                          • Central Office
                          • District Staff
                          • Teachers
                          ACTION BUDGET: $
                          15.The parent facilitator will purchase resource books on effective PARENTING for the parent resource shelf housed in the library and Parent Center. The Volunteer Resource book will be housed in the Parent Center. Documentation: purchase orders and copy of volunteer resource book.
                          Action Type: Parental Engagement
                          		 Willie Murdock-Principal, Lavern Smith-Parent Facilitator Start: 07/01/2011
                          End: 06/30/2012
                          • Administrative Staff
                          • Central Office
                          • District Staff
                          Title I - Materials & Supplies: $2000.00
                          ACTION BUDGET: $2000
                          8.The District will employ a PARENT Facilitator. Documentation: contract on file at Central Office.
                          Action Type: Parental Engagement
                          		 Saul Lusk-Superintendent Start: 07/01/2011
                          End: 06/30/2012
                          • Administrative Staff
                          ACTION BUDGET: $
                          9. The District will provide a Parent Center on Whitten's Campus with PARENTING resources available for checkout. Documentation: the actual room.
                          Action Type: Parental Engagement
                          		 Willie Murdock-Principal, Lavern Smith- Parent Facilitator Start: 07/01/2011
                          End: 06/30/2012
                          • Administrative Staff
                          • District Staff
                          ACTION BUDGET: $
                          16. Concerned PARENTS need to contact the child's teacher for a conference about any concerns. If the parent is not satisfied after this conference, the parent may schedule a conference with the principal to voice his/her concerns. If the parent is not satisfied with this conference, he/she may contact the administrative assistant and/or the superintendent at Central Office to discuss the concerns. This procedure can be found in the student handbook. Documentation: copy of receipt letter sent with handbooks.
                          Action Type: Parental Engagement
                          		 Willie Murdock-Principal Start: 07/01/2011
                          End: 06/30/2012
                          • Administrative Staff
                          ACTION BUDGET: $
                          17. Whitten principal will provide a statement attesting to the school district's commitment to PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT and distribute the statements to parents. Documentation: copy of statement.
                          Action Type: Parental Engagement
                          		 Willie Murdock-Principal Start: 07/01/2011
                          End: 06/30/2012
                          • Administrative Staff
                          ACTION BUDGET: $
                          7. Whitten Parent Facilitator will conduct PARENT INVOLVEMENT MEETINGS TO promote responsible parenting. Documentation: sign-in sheets.
                          Action Type: Collaboration
                          Action Type: Parental Engagement
                          		 Willie Murdock-Principal, Lavern Smith-Parent Facilitator Start: 07/01/2011
                          End: 06/30/2012
                          • District Staff
                          ACTION BUDGET: $
                          18.The District will conduct two PARENT/teacher conferences, one per semester for keeping communication open between parents and school. There will be an article in the paper at the end of the school year honoring parents who attend both parent/teacher conferences scheduled by the school. Documentation: sign-in sheets and news paper article.
                          Action Type: Collaboration
                          Action Type: Parental Engagement
                          		 Willie Murdock-Principal, Teachers Start: 07/01/2011
                          End: 06/30/2012
                          • Administrative Staff
                          • Teachers
                          ACTION BUDGET: $
                          2. The counselor will prepare 4 Awards Day programs. These programs will be at the end of each 9 weeks. All students will receive recognition with at least one certification of achievement. This is supplemental to those required by Act 307. Documentation: notice home, sign-in sheets, program, and purchase order for materials (commercially made certificates of achievement)
                          Action Type: Parental Engagement
                          		 Lavern Smith-Counselor, Teachers Start: 07/01/2011
                          End: 06/30/2012
                          • District Staff
                          • Teachers
                          Title I - Materials & Supplies: $1000.00
                          ACTION BUDGET: $1000
                          10. All Whitten and Pre-school staff will attend a 2 hour PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT on Parental Involvement. Documentation: sign-in sheet.
                          Action Type: Professional Development
                          		 Lavern Smith-Parent Facilitator Start: 07/01/2011
                          End: 06/30/2012
                          • District Staff
                          ACTION BUDGET: $
                          1. Whitten Elementary School will provide the funds associated with travel for selected staff and/or parents to attend professional development activities that enhances the knowledge and ability to increase parental engagement. (All K-4 Faculty and staff will receive training on requirements of parent involvement plan.)
                          Action Type: Parental Engagement
                          Action Type: Professional Development
                          		 Willie Murdock - Principal Start: 07/01/2011
                          End: 06/30/2012
                          • Administrative Staff
                          • District Staff
                          • Outside Consultants
                          Title I - Purchased Services: $3000.00
                          ACTION BUDGET: $3000
                          13. Parent Facilitator will organize a PTA/PTO to foster parental and community involvement within the school and involve them in decisions affecting the children. Documentation: Parent Communication such as: Alert Now, Edline, Newspaper, Radio, Letter mailed out, Email and all other media resources, sign-in sheet, and agenda.
                          Action Type: Collaboration
                          Action Type: Parental Engagement
                          		 Laverne Smith-Parent Facilitator, Willie Murdock-Principal Start: 07/01/2011
                          End: 06/30/2012
                            ACTION BUDGET: $
                            3. Students will have less office referrals and increase academic success in the classroom and on District tests, as well as, state mandated NRT due to increased parental involvement. Documentation: office referrals, student grades, and improved test scores.
                            Action Type: Parental Engagement
                            Action Type: Program Evaluation
                            		 Willie Murdock-Principal Start: 07/01/2011
                            End: 06/30/2012
                            • Administrative Staff
                            • Teachers
                            ACTION BUDGET: $
                            11. Teachers will send home progress reports or report cards with students every 5 weeks.
                            Action Type: Parental Engagement
                            		 Willie Murdock-Principal, teachers Start: 07/30/2011
                            End: 06/30/2012
                            • Administrative Staff
                            • Teachers
                            ACTION BUDGET: $
                            4. Whitten will send letters to all parents informing them of the current school improvement status. Documentation: copy of letter
                            		 Willie Murdock-Principal and Laura Strickland, Federal Programs Start: 07/01/2011
                            End: 06/30/2012
                            • Administrative Staff
                            ACTION BUDGET: $
                            19. Whitten staff will provide a Family Literacy Night for grades K-4 to help parents with their child at home. This is supplemental to those required by Act 307. Documentation: Parent Communication Contact, sign-in sheet, purchase orders for materials (books, bags, manipulatives, etc,).
                            Action Type: Collaboration
                            Action Type: Parental Engagement
                            		 Linda Morgan, Dorisey Brown- Facilitators and Principal Willie Murdock Start: 07/01/2011
                            End: 06/30/2012
                            • District Staff
                            • Teachers
                            Title I - Materials & Supplies: $2000.00
                            ACTION BUDGET: $2000
                            20. Hands-On-In-The Community: Whitten Elementary will implement Parents Excited About Reading (PEAL). This program will provide assistance to parents that might need help with a particular skill. This program will also train parents on how to use the computers for homework assignments, how to go on Edline to look up their child's grades to see how they are progressing in the classroom. The parents will be allowed to come at a certain time before, during, or after school. The building will be open at least once per month to the parents for assistance on Saturdays. The Lee County School District will rotate mobile computers to local businesses to allow parents access to Edline to check student grades and to share materials that will aide to student success.
                            Action Type: Collaboration
                            Action Type: Parental Engagement
                            Action Type: Technology Inclusion
                            		 Saul Lusk-Superintendent, Willie Murdock-Principal, Facilitators, and Teachers Start: 07/01/2011
                            End: 06/30/2012
                            • Computers
                            • Teachers
                            • Teaching Aids
                            ACTION BUDGET: $
                            21. To support instruction in the classroom. Field lessons will be scheduled to provide real world application of lessons taught in the classroom. K-4 students will atten a play at EACC
                            		 Willie Murdock-Principal, Instructional Facilitators- Linda Morgan and Dorisey Brown Start: 07/01/2011
                            End: 06/30/2012
                              NSLA (State-281) - Purchased Services: $25000.00
                              ACTION BUDGET: $25000
                              Total Budget: $35500
                              Intervention: 6. Whitten Elementary will provide an After School program for students performing below grade level.
                              Scientific Based Research: National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance 2004. When Schools Stay Open Late: The National Evaluation Of The 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program New Findings Executive Summary. (Online), Retrieved August 31, 2007, from http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/pubs/clc2004_execsumm.asp
                              Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
                              6. The District will hire certified teachers and a site coordinator to staff and operate After School Program. Documentation: contract on file in Central Office.
                              		 Saul Lusk-Superintendent Start: 07/01/2011
                              End: 06/30/2012
                              • Administrative Staff
                              ACTION BUDGET: $
                              2. The District will provide an orientation for the site coordinator and teachers prior to implementation of the After Schhol Program. Documentation: sign-in sheets and agenda.
                              Action Type: Professional Development
                              		 Saul Lusk-Superintendent Start: 07/01/2011
                              End: 06/30/2012
                              • Administrative Staff
                              • Teachers
                              ACTION BUDGET: $
                              7. The District will provide instructional materials needed for the After School Program. Documentation: purchase orders.
                              		 Willie Murdock-Principal Start: 07/01/2011
                              End: 06/30/2012
                                ACTION BUDGET: $
                                3. The District will provide a snack for students attending the After School Program.
                                		Doris Lewellen-Food Service Coordinator Start: 07/01/2011
                                End: 06/30/2012
                                  ACTION BUDGET: $
                                  4. Students selected to attend the After School Program will improve on local and state mandated tests. This will be done by comparing last year's test scores to this year's test scores. (NRT, District Quarterly tests, chapter test, DIBELS, etc.). Documentation: test scores.
                                  Action Type: Program Evaluation
                                  		 Willie Murdock-Principal Start: 07/01/2011
                                  End: 06/30/2012
                                  • District Staff
                                  • Teachers
                                  ACTION BUDGET: $
                                  5. The District will provide transportation for students attending the After School Program.
                                  		 Titus Howell-Transportation Coordinator Start: 07/01/2011
                                  End: 06/30/2012
                                    ACTION BUDGET: $
                                    1. Students will be selected by reviewing the data on the Qualls, Iowa Exam, Benchmark Exam, DIBELS, DRA, class work, etc. by their teacher to participate in the after school program. Documentation: attendance
                                    		 Willie Murdock-Principal Start: 07/01/2011
                                    End: 06/30/2012
                                    • District Staff
                                    • Teachers
                                    ACTION BUDGET: $
                                    Total Budget: $0
                                    Intervention: 7.Implement literacy activities as outlined by Learning Forward.(CORRECTIVE ACTION)
                                    Scientific Based Research:
                                    Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
                                    1. All K-4 grade students will be administered the Diagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA) to show growth in reading and comprehension levels. the DRA will be given 3 times a year (beginning, middle, and end)to monitor students progress. Documentation: Student scores. Documentation: DRA scores
                                    Action Type: Program Evaluation
                                    		 Willie Murdock-Principal, Linda Morgan-Instructional Facilitator, and teachers Start: 07/01/2011
                                    End: 06/30/2012
                                      ACTION BUDGET: $
                                      4. All K-2 students will be administered the Developmental Indicators of Basic Early Learning Skills (DIBELS)assessment and placed in intervention groups if necessary. Progress monitoring will be done on all students placed in intervention groups. Documentation: DIBELS scores
                                      Action Type: Program Evaluation
                                      Action Type: Special Education
                                      		 Willie Murdock-Principal, Linda Morgan-Instructional Facilitator, teachers Start: 07/01/2011
                                      End: 06/30/2012
                                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                                        3. The principal will guide the Leadership Team with the External Provider-Learning Forward. The Leadership Team will meet weekly to discuss the focus the faculty needs to take.(Willie Murdock-Principal, Michelle Branch-Assistant principal, Facilitator,Linda Morgan-Instructional Facilitator, Dorisey Brown-Instructional FacilitatorLavern Smith-Counselor, Shirley Dukes-Media Specialist Sandy Snyder-Sp.Ed. Instructor and John Jones-GT Coordinator). Documentation: sign-in sheets, minutes, agendas
                                        Action Type: Collaboration
                                        Action Type: Professional Development
                                        		 Willie Murdock-Principal Start: 07/01/2011
                                        End: 06/30/2012
                                        • Administrative Staff
                                        • District Staff
                                        • Teachers
                                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                                        5. All K-4 students will participate in the 25 Book Campaign and the Principal's Book of the Month. Documentation: Reading logs and or Accelerated Reading. All students will be rewarded incentives every 9 weeks for reading 6 books or more. All students that read 25 books or more will participate in the WES Awards held in May and attend a field lesson
                                        Action Type: Equity
                                        		 Willie Murdock-Principal, Facilitators, Teachers, and Para-Professionals Start: 07/01/2011
                                        End: 06/30/2012
                                        • Administrative Staff
                                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                                        7. A Quality Review will be conducted through Learning Forward Consultants and the leadership team twice a year to evaluate the progress of academic growth. (after 1st semester and after second semester). Documentation: completed DATA
                                        Action Type: Program Evaluation
                                        		 Willie Murdock-Principal, Learning Forward Consultants and Leadersip Team Start: 07/01/2011
                                        End: 06/30/2012
                                        • Computers
                                        • Outside Consultants
                                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                                        2. Focus walks will be conducted periodically by the Consultants of Learning Forward and the Leadership Team to assess the progress of the continuation of the design. Documentation: focus walk observation sheets
                                        Action Type: Program Evaluation
                                        		 Willie Murdock-Principal Start: 07/01/2011
                                        End: 06/30/2012
                                        • Administrative Staff
                                        • District Staff
                                        • Outside Consultants
                                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                                        9. Whitten Elementary will purchase 3 Smart boards to be placed in the classrooms to enhance teaching lessons and provide technology as outlined by the scholastic audit report. Whitten will also purchase 3 replacement bulbs for the smart boards and a polaroid digital camera to provide documentation of the programs that are spotlighted.
                                        		 Willie Marshall, Technology Start: 07/01/2011
                                        End: 06/30/2012
                                          ACTION BUDGET: $
                                          8. Learning Forward will provide training for Professional Development and Coaches Academy. The Coaches Academy team consist of 3 lead teachers and Instructional Facilitators. The professional development planning team consist of principals, teachers, para-professionals, teachers, parents, school board members, and superintendent.
                                          Action Type: Professional Development
                                          		 Saul Lusk, Superintendent, Willie Murdock-principal, and Learniong Forward Consultants Start: 07/01/2011
                                          End: 06/30/2012
                                          • Administrative Staff
                                          • Central Office
                                          • Outside Consultants
                                          • Teachers
                                          • Teaching Aids
                                          ACTION BUDGET: $
                                          9. A District Wide PLC Study will be conducted over the highly engaged classrooms.
                                          Action Type: Professional Development
                                          		 Saul Lusk, Superintendent Start: 06/30/2011
                                          End: 07/01/2012
                                          • District Staff
                                          • Teachers
                                          ACTION BUDGET: $
                                          Total Budget: $0
                                          Intervention: Orchard Computer Software
                                          Scientific Based Research: "The Orchard Research Book-Research Based Software with Evidence of Success", Siboney Learning Group "How Orchard Responds to the National Reading Panel's Scientifically Based Research", Siboney Learning Group.
                                          Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
                                          4.LCSD will employ an Instructional Assistant (Elsie Akins, FTE=1.00) to provide assistance with the Orchard computer lab and to track the success of the program.
                                          Action Type: Technology Inclusion
                                          		 Saul Lusk-Superintendent Start: 07/01/2011
                                          End: 06/30/2012
                                          • Administrative Staff
                                          ACTION BUDGET: $
                                          1.Materials to maintain and run the computer lab will be purchased by the lab attendents.
                                          		 Lab Attendent-Elsie Akins and Kinsey Williams Start: 07/01/2011
                                          End: 06/30/2012
                                          • Teachers
                                          Title I - Materials & Supplies: $1500.00
                                          ACTION BUDGET: $1500
                                          2.The effectiveness of Orchard will be analyzed after students are administered a pre-test in September and a post-test in May.
                                          Action Type: Program Evaluation
                                          		 Kinsey Williams and Elsie Akins Lab Attendents Start: 07/01/2011
                                          End: 06/30/2012
                                            ACTION BUDGET: $
                                            3. Whitten will continue to purchase Orchard Software for grades 3-4. Documentation: contract
                                            Action Type: Technology Inclusion
                                            		 Willie Marshall-Technology Coordinator Start: 07/01/2011
                                            End: 06/30/2012
                                            • Computers
                                            • District Staff
                                            ACTION BUDGET: $
                                            Total Budget: $1500
                                            Priority 2: Students will improve problem solving skills.
                                            Supporting Data:
                                            1. This three year DATA TREND shows that incoming Kindergarten students are weak in math concepts. In 2010, 67 students were tested on the Qualls Early Learning Inventory. 64% scored in the Developing/developed in Math Concepts.
                                            2. In 2011 the Iowa Test of Basic Skills was administered to 67 Kindergarten students. 25.4% were prof./adv. in math in the Combined Population. 24.6% in math in the African American subgroup. 21.2% in math in the Economically Disadvantaged subgroup. In 2010, the Kindergarten students were given the MAT-8 Exam. 25% of the students scored Proficient/advanced in reading and 34% scored proficient/advanced in math. In 2009, Kindergarten took the MAT-8. The data showed a weakness in total math. 31% of the combined population scored proficient/advanced, 31% of the African American population scored proficient/advanced, 25% of the Caucasian population scored proficient/advanced, 31% of the free/reduced lunch population scored proficient/advanced, and there were no students with disabilities in Kindergarten.
                                            3. In 2011 63 first grade students were administered the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. 27% in math were prof./adv. of the Combined Population. 29.8% were prof./adv. in math of the African American population subgroup. 28.8% were prof./adv. in math of the Economically Disadvantaged subgroup. In 2010, the first grade students scored 35% of the students were proficient/advanced on the test. In 2009, First Grade was administered the SAT-10. The students only took the problem solving section. The data showed: 10% of the combined population scored proficient/advanced, 9% of the African American population scored proficient/advanced, 22% of the Caucasian population scored proficient/advanced, 10% of free/reduced lunch population scored proficient/advanced, and 9% of students with disabilities population scored proficient/advanced.
                                            4. In 2011 78 second grade students were administered the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. 20.5% were prof./adv. in math of the Combined population. 16.4% were prof./adv. in the African American subgroup. 18.3% were prof./adv. in the Economically Disadvantaged subgroup. In 2010, the Second grade students took the SAT-10. 20% scored proficient/advanced on the test. In 2009, Second Grade students took the SAT-10. Students only took the problem solving section. The data showed: 25% of the combined population scored proficient/advanced, 24% of the African American population scored proficient/advanced, 25% of the Caucasian population scored proficient/advanced, 24% of free/reduced lunch population scored proficient/advanced, and 13% of students with disabilities population scored proficient/advanced.
                                            5. Benchmark-3rd grade Math Exam 2011. 29 of 77 students or 38% prof/adv in Combined Population. 28 of 71 students or 39% prof/adv in African American subgroup. 22 of 64 students or 34% prof/adv in Ecomically Disadvantaged subgroup. The lowest identified areas for the Combined, African American, and Economically Disadvantage population were measurement on the multiple choice items and geometry in open response. In 2010, the Third grade students took the mathematics portion of the Benchmark exam. 62% scored proficient/advanced in the combined population, 60% in the african americam population, and 58% in the free/reduced lunch population. In 2009, Third Grade took the Mathematics Benchmark Exam. The data showed a slight increase in percent proficient/advanced: 57% combined population, 57% African American population, 0% Caucasian population, 57% free/reduced lunch population. There was a decrease in students with disabilities from 40% proficient/advanced to 10% proficient/advanced.
                                            6. Benchmark-4th Grade Math Exam 2011 38 of 74 students or 51% prof/adv in Combined Population. 35 of 68 students or 51% prof/adv in African American subgroup. 33 of 64 students or 51% prof/adv in Economically Disadvantaged. The lowest identified areas for the Combined, African American, and Economically Disadvantage population were measurement on the multiple choice and geometry on the open response. In 2010, the fourth grade took the Benchmark exam. 49% of the combined population scored proficient/advanced, 49% of the african american population scored proficient/advanced, and 45% of the free/reduced lunch scored proficient/advanced. In 2009, the Fourth Grade took the Mathematics Benchmark Exam. The data showed changed slightly: 46% of the combined population scored proficient/advanced, 42% of the African American population scored proficient/advanced, 0% of the Caucasian population scored proficient/advanced, 44% of the free/reduced lunch population scored proficient/advanced, and 25% of students with disabilities population scored proficient/advanced.
                                            7. Whitten Elementary's attendance rate is 97%.
                                            Goal Kindergarten will improve general knowledge, written language, vocabulary, and listening; based on a three year data trend of the ITBS, First grade students will improve concepts and problems; and Second grade students will improve concepts and problems.
                                            Benchmark A three year average of the kindergarten Qualls shows that only 25% of the combined population scored developed, but should be 55%.
                                            Benchmark This is the first administration year for the SAT-10 in Kindergarten. The data was corrupted and ruled invalid. A three year data trend on the ITBS showed that Kindergarten's over all weakness was in problem solving and measurement.
                                            Benchmark A three year average on the ITBS for First grade showed an overall weakness in concepts and problems. This is the first year administration of the SAT-10 for First Grade. It shows an overall weakness in number sense & operations and mathematical connections.
                                            Benchmark A three year average on the ITBS for Second grade showed an overall weakness in concepts and problems. This is the first year administration of the SAT-10 for Second Grade. It shows an overall weakness in number sense & operations and mathematical connections.
                                            Intervention: 1. Growing With Mathematics
                                            Scientific Based Research: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. (2006). Curriculum Focal Points for Prekindergarten through Grade 8 Mathematics: A Quest for Coherence. Reston, Virginia: NCTM.
                                            Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
                                            1. K-2 teachers will continue the use of Growing With Mathematics as written.
                                            Action Type: Alignment
                                            Action Type: Collaboration
                                            		 Instructional Facilitator Start: 07/01/2011
                                            End: 06/30/2012
                                            • District Staff
                                            • Teachers
                                            ACTION BUDGET: $
                                            3. Teachers will be given an overview of Growing With Mathematics grades K-2 along demonstration lesson.
                                            Action Type: Professional Development
                                            		 Willie Murdock-Principal Start: 07/01/2011
                                            End: 06/30/2012
                                            • Administrative Staff
                                            • District Staff
                                            • Teachers
                                            ACTION BUDGET: $
                                            8. The ACSIP team committee will conduct a monthly peer review of the the ACSIP plans. All Administrative Staff and Facilitators in the district will attend.
                                            		 LCSD Administrators and Facilitators Start: 07/01/2011
                                            End: 06/30/2012
                                            • Administrative Staff
                                            ACTION BUDGET: $
                                            9. Two paraprofessionals (Clara Neely-FTE, and Carolyn Matthews- FTE 1.00)will work directly with all students who for POINT IN TIME REMEDIATION. Documentation: contracts on file at central office.
                                            		 Saul Lusk-Superintendent Start: 07/01/2011
                                            End: 06/30/2012
                                            • Administrative Staff
                                            • Teaching Aids
                                            Title I - Employee Salaries: $32587.00
                                            Title I - Employee Benefits: $13056.00
                                            ACTION BUDGET: $45643
                                            5. K-2 teachers and special education teachers will receive professional development on how to effectively plan a Growing With Mathematics lesson and how to execute the lesson effectively to all students including special education. Documentation: agenda, sign-in sheet, CWT
                                            Action Type: Professional Development
                                            Action Type: Special Education
                                            		 Willie Murdock-Principal, Dorisey Brown-Instructional Facilitator Start: 07/01/2011
                                            End: 06/30/2012
                                            • District Staff
                                            • Teachers
                                            ACTION BUDGET: $
                                            4. 1st-4th grade students will take unit test as well as module test from The Learning Institute out of Hot Springs so teachers can gain insight on students learning.
                                            Action Type: Program Evaluation
                                            		 Instructional Facilitator Start: 07/01/2011
                                            End: 06/30/2012
                                            • District Staff
                                            • Teachers
                                            ACTION BUDGET: $
                                            8. Whitten Elementary will purchase 4 Elmos and F 4 computers for the first grade teachers to use for edline, TLI data, and other uses to enhance classroom instruction and provide data to help drive teaching.
                                            Action Type: Technology Inclusion
                                            		 Willie Murdock-principal and Willie Marshall-Technology Coordinator Start: 07/01/2011
                                            End: 06/30/2012
                                              Title I - Materials & Supplies: $50000.00
                                              ACTION BUDGET: $50000
                                              Total Budget: $95643
                                              Intervention: 4. Implement math activities as outlined by Learning Forward. (CORRECTIVE ACTION)
                                              Scientific Based Research: America's Choice.(2007).School Design Field Guide-Elementary,Middle,K-8 Schools: Getting Started. America's Choice: Author. The Lee County School District also conducted a study in 2008 of three demographically similar schools that participated in the America's Choice model in the 2005-2006 and 2006-07 school years. We found significant increases in the percentage of students scoring proficient or advanced at all three schools at certain grade levels. A copy of the study is available upon request.
                                              Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
                                              2. Focus walks will be conducted periodically by the Principal and the Leadership Team to assess the progress of the implementation of the Learning Forward. Documentation: completed focus walks.
                                              Action Type: Program Evaluation
                                              		 Willie Murdock-Principal and Leadership Team Start: 07/01/2011
                                              End: 06/30/2012
                                              • Administrative Staff
                                              ACTION BUDGET: $
                                              3. Based on the review of student's math and science data, Suplemental materials will be purchased to enhance instruction in classrooms grades K-4.
                                              Action Type: Equity
                                              Action Type: Special Education
                                              Action Type: Technology Inclusion
                                              		 Laura Strickland-Federal Programs Coordinator, Instructional Facilitator Start: 07/01/2011
                                              End: 06/30/2012
                                                ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                Total Budget: $0
                                                Intervention: 6. Instructional Facilitator
                                                Scientific Based Research:
                                                Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
                                                1. The District will employ two Instructional Facilitators to provide job embedded professional development to all instructional staff. The facilitators will also serve as a mentor to all teachers, helping to develop their knowledge and skills for the purpose of increasing student achievement and create and maintain highly qualified instruction. Purchase manipulatives, materials, ink cartridges, games, jeopardy math games software, Math Big books, and supplies to enhance the lesson. (Dorisey Brown-FTE 1.0, Linda Morgan-FTE 1.0)Documentation: contract on file at Central Office.
                                                		 Saul Lusk-Superintendent, Facilitators Start: 07/01/2011
                                                End: 06/30/2012
                                                • Administrative Staff
                                                Title I - Materials & Supplies: $20000.00
                                                ACTION BUDGET: $20000
                                                4. The Math Instructional Facilitator and teachers will attend Math Conferences and trainings that are offered to continue to improve instruction.
                                                Action Type: Professional Development
                                                		 Laura Strickland-Federal Programs Coordinator, Instructional Facilitator, Teachers Start: 07/01/2011
                                                End: 06/30/2012
                                                • Administrative Staff
                                                • Teachers
                                                Title I - Purchased Services: $2000.00
                                                ACTION BUDGET: $2000
                                                3. K-4 students who score basic or below basic on the state mandated NRT/CRT must have an Academic Improvement Plan (AIP/IRI). K-4 teachers will access this information from the NORMES website and complete the appropriate plan for individual students. During this process the teachers will analyze NRT data on individual students to meet their needs. These plans will be updated every nine weeks. (NEEDS ASSESSMENT. Documentation: completed forms
                                                Action Type: AIP/IRI
                                                		 Instructional Facilitator and teachers Start: 07/01/2011
                                                End: 06/30/2012
                                                • District Staff
                                                • Teachers
                                                ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                2. The Instructional Facilitators will attend professional development sessions offered by the state or local co-ops in mathematics/science. Documentation: certificates of attendance.
                                                Action Type: Professional Development
                                                		 Laura Strickland-Federal Programs Coordinator and Instructional Facilitators Start: 07/01/2011
                                                End: 06/30/2012
                                                • Administrative Staff
                                                • District Staff
                                                ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                6. The Instructional Facilitator and a representative from grades 1-4 will attend The Learning Institute (TLI) training, offered throughout the year.
                                                Action Type: Alignment
                                                Action Type: Professional Development
                                                		 Laura Strickland-Federal Programs Coordinator, Dorisey Brown, Linda Morgan-Instructional Facilitators, teachers Start: 07/01/2011
                                                End: 06/30/2012
                                                • Administrative Staff
                                                • District Staff
                                                • Teachers
                                                ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                7. The Instructional Facilitator and teachers will align state frameworks with instructional material used in their classrooms.
                                                Action Type: ADE Scholastic Audit
                                                Action Type: Alignment
                                                		 Instructional Facilitator and teachers Start: 07/01/2011
                                                End: 06/30/2012
                                                • District Staff
                                                • Teachers
                                                ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                5. The Instructional Facilitator and teachers will use TLI to create quizzes through the quiz builder assessment tool and to do informative evaluations on students using the TLI module test. TLI module test are given 4-6 times throughout the school year. This will prepare students for their summative evaluation in the spring with the Benchmark Exam and Iowa Test.
                                                Action Type: Program Evaluation
                                                Action Type: Special Education
                                                		 Instructional Facilitator and teachers Start: 07/01/2011
                                                End: 06/30/2012
                                                • District Staff
                                                • Teachers
                                                ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                Total Budget: $22000
                                                Intervention: 7. Orchard Computer Software
                                                Scientific Based Research:
                                                Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
                                                1. Orchard computer software will be used in a math lab setting where 25 students will have access.
                                                Action Type: Equity
                                                Action Type: Technology Inclusion
                                                		 Elsie Akins-Lab Attendent Start: 07/01/2011
                                                End: 06/30/2012
                                                • Administrative Staff
                                                • District Staff
                                                • Teachers
                                                ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                4. K-4 teachers will be given a refresher training on the Orchard software.
                                                Action Type: Professional Development
                                                Action Type: Technology Inclusion
                                                		 Laura Strickland-Federal Programs Coordinator, Willie Murdock-Principal, Elsie Akins, and teachers Start: 07/01/2011
                                                End: 06/30/2012
                                                • Administrative Staff
                                                • Teachers
                                                ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                2. K-4 students will take a pre-test at the beginning of the school year and then a post-test at the end to see how much growth each student made.
                                                Action Type: Program Evaluation
                                                		 Elsie Akins-Computer Lab Attendant, Kinsey Williams-Computer Lab Attendant Start: 07/01/2011
                                                End: 06/30/2012
                                                • Teachers
                                                ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                3. Materials and supplies need to be purchased for both Orchard computer labs (computer cleaning supplies, pencils for students, journals for students, chairs, etc.).
                                                		 Laura Strickland-Federal Programs Coordinator Elsie Akins-Computer lab attendant, Kinsey Williams -Computer lab attendan Start: 07/01/2011
                                                End: 06/30/2012
                                                • District Staff
                                                Title I - Materials & Supplies: $1500.00
                                                ACTION BUDGET: $1500
                                                Total Budget: $1500
                                                Intervention: 8. Parental Involvement
                                                Scientific Based Research:
                                                Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
                                                2. Whitten staff will provide a Family Math Night and take home packs for all K-4 students and their parents to help parents work with students at home. This is supplemental to those required by Act 307. Documentation: Parent Communication such as: Alert Now, Radio, Newspaper, and other Media resources, sign-in sheet, purchase orders for materials (books, bags, manipulatives, etc,).
                                                Action Type: Parental Engagement
                                                		 Willie Murdock,Instructional Facilitator and teachers, Laura Strickland-Federal Programs Coordinator Start: 07/01/2011
                                                End: 06/30/2012
                                                • Administrative Staff
                                                • District Staff
                                                • Teachers
                                                ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                4. Parents will fill out an evaluation on the Math Night. Data will be used to improve program for the next year.
                                                Action Type: Parental Engagement
                                                Action Type: Program Evaluation
                                                		 Principal, Willie Murdock, Instructional Facilitator and Teachers Start: 07/01/2011
                                                End: 06/30/2012
                                                • District Staff
                                                ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                5. Students and parents will participate in mathematics activities.
                                                Action Type: Parental Engagement
                                                		 Instructional Facilitator Start: 07/01/2011
                                                End: 06/30/2012
                                                • District Staff
                                                • Teachers
                                                ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                1. Students will be given a summer packet to take home at the end of the school year. The packet will be a 2 pocket folder that will include a book, paper, and activities to do daily at home with parent supply list and a summer reading list for the next school year. This will be a transition packet for PK-4th grade.
                                                Action Type: Parental Engagement
                                                		 Instructional Facilitator Start: 01/01/2011
                                                End: 06/30/2012
                                                • District Staff
                                                ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                3. Hands-On-In-The Community: Whitten Elementary will implement Keeping Up With Math/Parent Program. This program will provide assistance to parents to enhance their learning abilities. This program will also train parents on how to use the computers for homework assignments and how to go on Edline to look up their child's grades to see how they are progressing in the classroom. the parents will be allowed to come at a certain time before, during, or after school. The building will be open at least once per month to the parents for assistance on Saturdays. The Lee County School District will rotate mobile computers to local businesses to allow parents access to Edline to check student grades and to share materials that will aide to student success.
                                                Action Type: Parental Engagement
                                                Action Type: Technology Inclusion
                                                		 Saul Lusk-Superintendent, Willie Murdock-Principal, Facilitators, Parent Facilitator and parents Start: 07/01/2011
                                                End: 06/30/2012
                                                • Computers
                                                • Teachers
                                                • Teaching Aids
                                                ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                6. Additional technology assisted devices such as 3 Ipads, 3 bookreaders, neos(12)to support accelerated reading and software will be purchased to assist in providing point in time remedation for students on their instructional levels.
                                                Action Type: Technology Inclusion
                                                		 Instructional Facilitators Start: 07/01/2011
                                                End: 06/30/2012
                                                  Title VI State - Materials & Supplies: $6151.01
                                                  ACTION BUDGET: $6151.01
                                                  Total Budget: $6151.01
                                                  Priority 3: The school will provide a comprehensive program for grades K-4 that will help create a positive school environment.
                                                  Supporting Data:
                                                  1. During the 2007-2008 school year, Whitten Elementary School reported 91 office referrals. During the 2008-2009 school year, Whitten Elementary School reported
                                                  2. According to the APNA (Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment)Survey with 10th and 12th grade students at Lee High School, the following information shows an higher number of disciplinary concerns in the school than the state: Grade 6 2005 county state Suspended from school 10.7 10.6 Been Arrested 11.0 11.0 Feel Safe at School 15.2 47.2 2006 county state Suspended from school 10.2 10.2 Been Arrested 10.1 10.0 Feel Safe at School 21.9 45.6 2007 county state Suspended from school 10.3 10.5 Been Arrested 10.8 10.9 Feel Safe at school 12.5 47.1 2008 county state Suspended from school 10.4 10.5 Been Arrested 10.5 10.9 Feel Safe at school 19.7 46.6 Grade 8 2005 Suspended from School 42.9 15.5 Been Arrested 5.8 5.7 Feel Safe at School 13.4 27.7 2006 Suspended from School 38.24 15.82 Been Arrested 17.65 6.14 Feel Safe at School 5.88 28.28 2007 Suspended from School 34.1 16.6 Been Arrested 18.3 5.7 Feel safe at school 22.0 27.4 2008 Suspended from School 58.8 16.6 Been Arrested 16.7 5.7 Feel safe at school 20.6 28.2
                                                  3. Whitten Elementary has an attendance rate of 97%.
                                                  Goal To improve character in all students and to provide viable options for students when they are faced with decisions that may lead to drug use or violent behavior.
                                                  Benchmark Whitten Elementary will have a 10% decline in student discipline referrals.
                                                  Intervention: 1.Provide the resources to implement innovative research-based curriculum that teaches students how to identify and resist drugs/alcohol/tobacco and to promote respect for themselves and others.
                                                  Scientific Based Research: Preventing Drug Use Among Children and Adolescents. The National Institute on Drug Abuse. 2003.
                                                  Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
                                                  2. Implement a research-based curriculum and other activities and programs in grades K-4 designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need to remain safe and drug free according to the district's plan. Prevention Curriculum: Too Good for Drugs and Violence K-4, Classroom Guidance Lessons; Prevention Activities: School Safety Month, Red Ribbon Week, Great American Smoke Out, Yellow Ribbon Week, motivational programs/speakers/productions. Documentation: curriculum, purchase orders (commercial programs).
                                                  Action Type: Alignment
                                                  		 Lavern Smith-Counselor , teachers, principal Start: 07/01/2011
                                                  End: 06/30/2012
                                                  • Administrative Staff
                                                  • District Staff
                                                  • Teachers
                                                  ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                  4. Continue the character education program purchased for all K-4 students aligned with state standards to improve student achievement. Supplemental materials that are required by the program will be purchased this year. Continue the Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS)to help promote positive behavior. Documentation: purchase orders, lesson plans, and SWIS data from PBIS.
                                                  Action Type: Equity
                                                  		 Lavern Smith-Counselor, Kimberly Edwards-Social Worker, and Michelle Branch-Asst. Principal Start: 07/01/2011
                                                  End: 06/30/2012
                                                  • District Staff
                                                  • Teachers
                                                  Title I - Materials & Supplies: $2000.00
                                                  ACTION BUDGET: $2000
                                                  5. Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment (APNA) will show a decrease in drug use, arrests, etc. among our 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th grade students. Documentation: APNA results.
                                                  Action Type: Program Evaluation
                                                  		 Saul Lusk-Superintendent Start: 07/01/2011
                                                  End: 06/30/2012
                                                    ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                    2.Discipline referrals will decrease for students in K-4. Documentation: office referrals and SWIS data from PBIS.
                                                    Action Type: Program Evaluation
                                                    		 Willie Murdock-Principal, Michelle Branch-Asst. Principal, Kimberly Edwards-PBIS Coach, and Bradley James-SWIS Data Mana Start: 07/01/2011
                                                    End: 06/30/2012
                                                    • Administrative Staff
                                                    ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                    6. All students PreK-4 will receive a summer packet to take home at the end of the school year. This packet will serve as a seamless transition from grade to grade and building to building. The packet will include a book, summer reading list, writing topics, school supply list, etc.
                                                    Action Type: Equity
                                                    Action Type: Parental Engagement
                                                    		 Instructional Facilitators and Teachers Start: 07/01/2011
                                                    End: 06/30/2012
                                                      ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                      7. TITLE 1-A Delta Transitional Home. Consultation was conducted in August for face to face discussion concerning the needs of the children at Delta Transitional Home. Follow Up conversations in January and May 2 identified the following needs. Digital Technology such as e readers Ipad I touches and e books. Also excerise balls to help the ADHD and ADD children focus an concentrate on homework and other task.
                                                      Action Type: Equity
                                                      Action Type: Technology Inclusion
                                                      		 Laura Strickland-Federal Program Coordinator Start: 07/01/2011
                                                      End: 06/30/2012
                                                        Title I - Materials & Supplies: $11499.66
                                                        ACTION BUDGET: $11499.66
                                                        Total Budget: $13499.66
                                                        Priority 5: The district will provide support for students in making healthy lifestyle choices by implementing systems to aid in decreasing the average body mass index (BMI) on routine annual student screening and increasing collaboration between all segments of the school community in support of positive lifestyle choices. The committee took out whole milk in the cafeteria and replaced it with 2% milk.
                                                        Supporting Data:
                                                        1. Body Mass Index Data for the 2006-2007 school year 270 students were assessed. Of the students assessed, the following represents the percent of students at risk or overweight or overweight: Whitten Elementary: Males 45.2% and Females 45.1%.
                                                        2. School Health Index Module 8, Family and Community Involvement: Elementary, Middle, and High School-Collaboration between schools and parents & community identified as an area needing improvement. All schools need to increase families’ opportunities to learn about health and safety topics.
                                                        3. Free and reduced Price Meal Eligibility for the 2010-2011 School year at Whitten Elementary was 0.0% paid, 0.0% reduced, and 100% free.
                                                        4. Lee County Unemployment Rate: 2008-8.0%.
                                                        5. Lee County percent of population in poverty: 2003-29.4% and 2004-30.3%, 2005-39.4%
                                                        Goal The District will provide support for students in making healthy lifestyle choices by implementing systems to aid in decreasing the average Body Mass Index (BMI) on routine annual student screening and increasing collaboration between all segments of the school community in support of positive lifestyle choices.
                                                        Benchmark By the 2007-2008 school year there will be a decrease of the average BMI for students by 1/2% as evaluated by the annual BMI screening.
                                                        Intervention: 1.Administrative support for wellness.
                                                        Scientific Based Research: Pateman, B. (2004) Healthier students, better learners. Educational Leadership, 61, 70-74.
                                                        Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
                                                        1.The Lee County School District will provide support to schools to ensure successful implementation of the Wellness Policies; provide resources and professional development to district and school staff to improve the overall school nutrition environment; and will promote health and physical activity curriculum and student health.
                                                        Action Type: Professional Development
                                                        Action Type: Wellness
                                                        		 Saul Lusk-Superintendent, Lori Ginn-District Wellness Facilitator, Celicia Baker-Nurse, and Shirley Crawford-Nurse Start: 07/01/2011
                                                        End: 06/30/2012
                                                        • Administrative Staff
                                                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                        2. The Lee County School District will involve parents in physical activity and nutrition education through homework, national school lunch program menus, and parent-teacher organization meeting presentations and professional development activities. Professional development will focus on physical activity and nutrition education, and health risk indicators that compromise student’s ability to perform academically.
                                                        Action Type: Collaboration
                                                        Action Type: Equity
                                                        Action Type: Parental Engagement
                                                        Action Type: Professional Development
                                                        Action Type: Wellness
                                                        		 Laverne Smith-Counselor, Willie Mudock-Principal, teachers Start: 07/01/2011
                                                        End: 06/30/2012
                                                        • Administrative Staff
                                                        • District Staff
                                                        • Teachers
                                                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                        3. The Nutrition and Physical Activity Committee as part of the ACSIP Committee will frequently monitor goals and will evaluate the effectiveness of interventions by reviewing data results, and other assessments related to wellness (School Health Index Modules, Wellness Policy Checklist, etc.). ACSIP will be modified as needed.
                                                        Action Type: Collaboration
                                                        Action Type: Program Evaluation
                                                        Action Type: Wellness
                                                        		 Lori Ginn-District Wellness Facilitator, Celia Baker-Nurse, Shirley Crawfors-Nurse, and Lavern Smith Start: 07/01/2011
                                                        End: 06/30/2012
                                                        • District Staff
                                                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                        4.K-4 students will have their BMI calculated by the school nurse at the beginning of the school year to see if the interventions have had an effect on students.
                                                        Action Type: Program Evaluation
                                                        		 Cecila Baker-Nurse and Shirley Crawford-Nurse and Lori Quin-District Wellness Facilitator Start: 07/01/2011
                                                        End: 06/30/2012
                                                        • District Staff
                                                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                        Total Budget: $0
                                                        Priority 6: Whitten has been identified as State Directed year 6 by the Arkansas Department of Education. This rating triggers the need for a resturcturing plan.
                                                        Supporting Data:
                                                        1. In 2010, 67 Kindergarten students were tested on the Qualls Early Learning Inventory; 85% of the students were developing or developed in General Knowledge. 89% on the Oral Communications. 85% on the Written. 64% on the Math Concepts. 79% on the Work Habits. 77% on Attentive behavior. The overall weakness in the not developed area was Oral Communications.
                                                        2. In 2011 the Iowa Test of Basic Skills was administered to 67 Kindergarten students. 25.4% were prof./adv. in math in the combined population. 24.6% in math in the African American American subgroup. 21.1% in math in the Economically Disadvantaged subgroup. In 2010 the Kindergarten students were given the MAT-8 Exam. 25% of the students scored prof./adv. in reading and 34% scored prof./adv. in math. In 2009, Kindergarten took the MAT-8. The data showed a weakness in total math. 31% of the combined population scored proficient/advanced, 31% of the African American population scored proficient/advanced, 25% of the Caucasian population scored proficient/advanced, 31% of the free/reduced lunch population scored proficient/advanced, and there were no students with disabilities in Kindergarten.
                                                        3. In 2011 63 first grade students were administered the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. 27% of the students in math were prof./adv. of the combined population. 29.8% were prof./adv. in math of the african american population subgroup. 28.8% were prof./adv. in math of the economically disadvantaged subgroup. In 2010, the first grade students took the SAT-10 Exam. 32% scored proficient/advanced in Literacy and 35% scored proficient/advanced in Math. In 2009, First Grade was administered the SAT-10. The students only took the problem solving section. The data showed: 10% of the combined population scored proficient/advanced, 9% of the African American population scored proficient/advanced, 22% of the Caucasian population scored proficient/advanced, 10% of free/reduced lunch population scored proficient/advanced, and 9% of students with disabilities population scored proficient/advanced.
                                                        4. In 2011 78 second grade students were administered the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. 20.5% were prof./adv. in math of the combined population. 16.4% were prof./adv. in the African American subgroup. 18.3% were prof./adv. in the Economically Disadvantaged subgroup. In 2010, the second grade students took the SAT-10 Exam. 26% scored proficient/advanced in Literacy and 20% scored proficient/advanced in Math. In 2009, Second Grade students took the SAT-10. The data showed a slight increase in reading comprehension scores: 11% of the combined population scored proficient/advanced, 11% of the African American population scored proficient/advanced, 25% of the Caucasian population scored proficient/advanced, 11% of the free/reduced lunch population scored proficient/advanced, and 0% of students with disabilities population scored proficient/advanced.
                                                        5. Benchmark 3rd grade math exam 2011. 29 0f 77 students or 38% prof./adv. in Combined Population. 28 of 71 students or 39% prof./adv. in African American subgroup. 22 of 64 students or 34% prof./adv. in Economically Disadvantaged subgroup. In 2010 the 3rd grade studens took the mathematics portion of the Benchmark exam. 62% scored prof./adv. in the Combined Population, 60% in the African American population subgroup, and 58% in the free/reduced lunch population subgroup. In 2009, Third Grade took the Mathematics Benchmark Exam. The data showed a slight increase in percent proficient/advanced: 57% combined population, 57% African American population, 0% Caucasian population, 57% free/reduced lunch population. There was a decrease in students with disabilities from 40% proficient/advanced to 10% proficient/advanced.
                                                        6. Benchmark 4th grade math exam 2011. 38 out of 74 students or 51% prof./adv. of the Combined Population. 35 of 68 students or 51% prof./adv. of the African American subgroup. 33 of 64 students or 51% prof./adv. in Economically Disadvantaged. In 2010 the 4th grade took the Benchmark exam. 49% of the Combined Population scored prof./adv. 49% of the African American population scored prof./adv. and 45% of the free reduced lunch scored prof./adv.. In 2009, 4th grade students took the Literacy Benchmark Exam: 46% of the combined population scored proficient/advanced, 42% of the African American population scored proficient/advanced, 0% of the Caucasian population scored proficient/advanced, 44% of free/reduced lunch population scored proficient/advanced, and 25% of students with disabilities scored proficient/advanced.
                                                        Goal The goal of Whitten Elementary is to increase student achievement on state mandated NRT and CRT tests.
                                                        Benchmark 1. During the 2011-2012 school year, Whitten Elementary will make adequate yearly progress as determined by the Arkansas Department of Education. (K-5 85% Lit., K-5 85% Math).
                                                        Intervention: 3. Efficiency: Organizational Structure and Resources of Whitten Elementary.
                                                        Scientific Based Research: Almanzan, H.M., (Summer 2005). Schools Moving Up. Educational Leadership, Vol.62.
                                                        Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
                                                        7.The district, in collaboration with the school administration, the school staff, parents and community, will hold a meeting on the restructuring process.
                                                        Action Type: Collaboration
                                                        Action Type: Parental Engagement
                                                        		 Superintendent-Saul Lusk, Federal Programs Coordinator-Laura Strickland Start: 07/01/2011
                                                        End: 06/30/2012
                                                        • Administrative Staff
                                                        • Central Office
                                                        • Community Leaders
                                                        • District Staff
                                                        • Teachers
                                                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                        6. Whitten will assist the district with the restructuring process by hosting a series of meetings to discuss restructuring at all schools.
                                                        Action Type: Parental Engagement
                                                        Action Type: Professional Development
                                                        		 Principal-Willie Murdock Start: 07/01/2011
                                                        End: 06/30/2012
                                                        • Administrative Staff
                                                        • Teachers
                                                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                        3. A parent, student, and staff survey will be done at the end of the school year to rate the effectiveness of the restructioning. Documentation: copy of surveys and results of surveys.
                                                        Action Type: Parental Engagement
                                                        Action Type: Program Evaluation
                                                        		 Willie Murdock-Principal, Lavern Smith-Counselor, Linda Morgan-Instructional Facilitator, Dorisey Brown-Instructional F Start: 07/01/2011
                                                        End: 06/30/2012
                                                        • Administrative Staff
                                                        • District Staff
                                                        • Teachers
                                                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                        Total Budget: $0
                                                        Intervention: 4. Learning Environment: Learning Forward will provide leadership team training and development for all faculty members.
                                                        Scientific Based Research: Conzemius, A. & O'Neill, J. (2006). The power of SMART goals: Using goals to improve student learning. Bloomington: Solution Tree. Marzano, R.J.,Waters,T.,McNulty,B.A.(2005). School leadership that works:From research to results; Alexandria: Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development.
                                                        Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
                                                        5. The Principal, Asst. Principal, and Instructional Facilitators will conduct classroom walk throughs to find areas of concern with student achievement and instruction.
                                                        Action Type: Program Evaluation
                                                        		 Willie Murdock-Principal, Linda Morgan-Instructional Facilitator, Dorisey Brown-Instructional Facilitator, and Michelle Start: 07/01/2011
                                                        End: 06/30/2012
                                                        • Administrative Staff
                                                        • District Staff
                                                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                        6. Whitten Elementary will conduct team building activities during grade level meetings and staff development sessions.
                                                        Action Type: Collaboration
                                                        Action Type: Professional Development
                                                        		 Willie Murdock-Principal, Asst. Principal-Michel Branch, Instructional Facilitators, and Teachers Start: 07/01/2011
                                                        End: 06/30/2012
                                                        • Administrative Staff
                                                        • District Staff
                                                        • Teachers
                                                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                        7. Whitten's principal will be assessed by a performance rubric in the following domains: creating and living the mission, vision and beliefs, leading and managing change, developing deep knowledge of teaching and learning, building and maintaining collaborative relationships, and building and sustaining accountability. Documentation: finished rubric
                                                        Action Type: Program Evaluation
                                                        		 Willie Murdock-Principal Start: 07/01/2011
                                                        End: 06/30/2012
                                                        • Administrative Staff
                                                        • Outside Consultants
                                                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                        Total Budget: $0
                                                        Intervention: 5. Efficiency: Learning Forward will be implemented at Whitten Elementary.
                                                        Scientific Based Research: The Lee County School District also conducted a study in 2008 of three demographically similar schools that participated in the America's Choice model in the 2005-2006 and 2006-07 school years. We found significant increases in the percentage of students scoring proficient or advanced at all three schools at certain grade levels. A copy of the study is available upon request.
                                                        Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
                                                        3. Whitten will organize a leadership team and implement strategies that Learning Forward recommends for leadership training.
                                                        Action Type: Professional Development
                                                        		 Learning Forward, Willie Murdock-Principal, and Leadership Team Start: 07/01/2011
                                                        End: 06/30/2012
                                                        • Administrative Staff
                                                        • District Staff
                                                        • Teachers
                                                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                        2. Whitten/Learning Forward will identify lead teachers in each grade, K-4, to be model classrooms in math and literacy. These teachers will attend training throughout the school year.
                                                        Action Type: Professional Development
                                                        		 Willie Murdock-Principal, Linda Morgan-Instructional Facilitator, Dorisey Brown-Instructional Facilitator, teachers, Le Start: 07/01/2011
                                                        End: 06/30/2012
                                                        • Teachers
                                                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                        1.The Instructional Facilitators will serve as literacy coach and math coach. They will attend training throughout the school year.
                                                        Action Type: Professional Development
                                                        		 Instructional Facilitators Linda Morgan and Dorisey Brown Start: 07/01/2011
                                                        End: 06/30/2012
                                                        • District Staff
                                                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                        4.Parent Facilitator will serve as the parent contact for Learning Forward.
                                                        Action Type: Parental Engagement
                                                        		 Willie Murdock-Principal and Lavern Smith-Parent Facilitator Start: 07/01/2011
                                                        End: 06/30/2012
                                                        • District Staff
                                                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                        6. The Diagnositc Reading Assessment (DRA) will be given once a year in grades K-4. The DRA will be used to determine growth in reading. Reading interventions will be based on DRA scores.
                                                        Action Type: Program Evaluation
                                                        		 Linda Morgan-Instructional Facilitator, Dorisey Brown-Instructional Facilitator, and Teachers Start: 07/01/2011
                                                        End: 06/30/2012
                                                        • District Staff
                                                        • Teachers
                                                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                        7. Learning Forward will conduct a quality review using an Assessment Tool. Documentation: DAT results
                                                        Action Type: Program Evaluation
                                                        		 Learning Forward Consultants, Willie Murdock-Principal Start: 07/01/2011
                                                        End: 06/30/2012
                                                        • Administrative Staff
                                                        • District Staff
                                                        • Outside Consultants
                                                        ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                        5. NWEA Testing will be used in grades K -4 for all students scoring basic or below basic to access students istructional needs for RTI and Intervention placement.
                                                        Action Type: Alignment
                                                        Action Type: Equity
                                                        		 Willie Murdock-principal, Learning Forward Consultants, Facilitators, Lavern Smith, and Teachers Start: 07/01/2011
                                                        End: 06/30/2012
                                                          Title I - Purchased Services: $1000.00
                                                          Title I - Materials & Supplies: $2000.00
                                                          ACTION BUDGET: $3000
                                                          Total Budget: $3000
                                                          Priority 7: The LCSD will provide adequate administration staff and resources to ensure that the special education triggers are removed according to the district Annual Performance plan and district data.
                                                          Supporting Data:
                                                          1. Graduation rate for 2008-09 was 71.1%. Graduation rate for 2007-08 was 82.2%. Graduation rate for 2006-07 was 66.4%.
                                                          2. The spring 2007 scores are as follows: Whitten Elementary 1/1 not evident, ASES 0/3 not evident, and ASMS- 18 portfolios and the scores are as follows: 1/18 Supported Independent, 2/18 Independent, 2/18 Evident and 13/28 Not Evident. LHS-17 portfolios and 1/17 was Supported Independent, 2/17 Functional Independent, 13/17 Independent.
                                                          3. The 2006-07 suspendion and expulsion rates were aas follows: CWD susspendion and expulsions were .99% and 2/202 and for non CWD students was 2.01% and 27/1344. The 2007-08 suspension and expulsion rates were as follows: CWD suspension and expulsion rates was 3.76% and 8/212 for non CWD students was 1.65% and 21/1271.
                                                          4. The 2006-07 LRE data shows that 26.73% of CWD students in regular education 80% of the day which is 54/202. The 2007-08 LRE data shows that 31.60% and 67/212 were in the regular classroom 80% of the day.
                                                          Goal To provide coordination and support of activities which all positively effect student services and student outcomes provided to and for Children with disability(CWD) in the Lee County School District.
                                                          Benchmark 1. By the end of the 2011-2021 school year the district will increase the number of CWD that graduate in the LCSD.
                                                          Benchmark 2. By the end of the 2011-2012 school year the district will increase the number of CWD students that score proficient in Math and Literacy for students in the LCSD.
                                                          Benchmark 3. By the end of the 2011-2012 school year the district will reduce the number of CWD students that are suspended and expelled in the LCSD.
                                                          Benchmark 4. By the end of the 2011-2012 school year the district will increase the number of CWD students in the regular classroom for 80% or more of the school day based on IEP's for CWD students.
                                                          Benchmark 5. By the end of the 2011-2012 school year the district will reduce the number of CWD that are served in the residential, homebound and/or hospital settings.
                                                          Intervention: Implement strategies to increase the number of CWD graduating to be equal to or greater than the percentage compared to the LCSD's regular education graduation rate.
                                                          Scientific Based Research:
                                                          Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
                                                          1. The district will select, educate staff, and implement appropriate programs to encourage and monitor CWD in staying in school and graduating. The district will collect and analyze data through the use of surveys and questionnaires on factors that lead to or will lead to CWD drop-out or non-graduation. The district will purchase supplemental materials and supplies to be used with and for the purpose of data collection and student awareness of the importance of graduating from high school.
                                                          Action Type: Equity
                                                          Action Type: Special Education
                                                          		 Willie Murdock-Principal, Lori Ginn-LEA, Saul Lusk-Superintendent Start: 07/01/2011
                                                          End: 06/30/2012
                                                          • Administrative Staff
                                                          • Central Office
                                                          • Community Leaders
                                                          • District Staff
                                                          • Teachers
                                                          ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                          Total Budget: $0
                                                          Intervention: To provide opportunities and support to students, teachers and staff, to support Children With Disability (CWD) in increasing the number of scoring proficient in the areas of Math and Literacy.
                                                          Scientific Based Research:
                                                          Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
                                                          1. To provide opportunities and support to students, teachers, and staff, to support CWD in increasing the number of scoring proficient in the areas of Math and Literacy. The district will select teachers, educate staff, and develop a staff development session or series of workshops and implement those techniques in the classroom to improve test scores in Literacy and Math for CWD in the special and regular education classroom.
                                                          Action Type: Equity
                                                          Action Type: Special Education
                                                          		 Saul Lusk-Superintendent, Lori Ginn-LEA, Willie Murdock-Principal, teachers Start: 07/01/2011
                                                          End: 06/30/2012
                                                          • Administrative Staff
                                                          • Central Office
                                                          • District Staff
                                                          • Outside Consultants
                                                          • Teachers
                                                          ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                          Total Budget: $0
                                                          Intervention: Implement strategies to reduce the number of suspension and expulsions of special education services.
                                                          Scientific Based Research:
                                                          Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
                                                          1. The district will provide training for regular and special education teachers in regard to behavior management, classroom management and techniques and strategies to implement in the classroom to decrease the behaviors that lead to suspensions and expulsions. Collaborate with LCSD Outside Therapy Agencies including, Life Strategies, Counseling Consultants, and Mid South Health System. We will also incorporate a behavior curriculum into our school's learning community or teach correct and desired behaviors through social skills lessons in coordination with counseling agencies and the LCSD.
                                                          Action Type: Collaboration
                                                          Action Type: Professional Development
                                                          Action Type: Special Education
                                                          		 Saul Lusk-Superintendent, Lori Ginn-LEA, Willie Murdock-Principal, teachers Start: 07/01/2011
                                                          End: 06/30/2012
                                                          • Administrative Staff
                                                          • Central Office
                                                          • District Staff
                                                          • Outside Consultants
                                                          • Teachers
                                                          ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                          Total Budget: $0
                                                          Intervention: Implement strategies to increase the percentage of CWD in regular classroom to no more than 80% of the day by a summary of data derived from programing decisions made on IEP's for the 2011-2012 school year.
                                                          Scientific Based Research:
                                                          Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
                                                          1. The district will implement inclusion and co-teaching strategies and will select teachers, educate staff, and implement inclusion and co-teaching stratgies to increase the number of CWD students in the regular education classroom. The LCSD will educate staff in dealing with differentiation of lessons and curriculum for the CWD students in the regular education classroom.
                                                          Action Type: Collaboration
                                                          Action Type: Professional Development
                                                          Action Type: Special Education
                                                          		 Saul Lusk-Superintendent, Lori Ginn-LEA Willie Murdock-Principal, teachers Start: 07/01/2011
                                                          End: 06/30/2012
                                                          • Administrative Staff
                                                          • District Staff
                                                          • Outside Consultants
                                                          • Teachers
                                                          ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                          Total Budget: $0
                                                          Intervention: To provide alternative settings for CWD in lieu of suspensions and expulsions and to educate staff and train staff in alternative means of disciplinary actions and behavior management to decrease the number of students served in residential, homebound, and hospital settings.
                                                          Scientific Based Research:
                                                          Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
                                                          1. The district will select, educate staff and implement appropriate programs and alternative settings for CWD's in lieu of expulsions and suspensions. The district will provide special education teacher at ALE if needed to educate and instruct CWD's if placed at ALE due to behavior or other reasons for a placement at an alternative setting.
                                                          Action Type: Collaboration
                                                          Action Type: Special Education
                                                          		 Saul Lusk-Superintendent, Lori Ginn-LEA, Willie Murdock-Principal, Irish Williams-ALE Principal, teachers Start: 07/01/2011
                                                          End: 06/30/2012
                                                          • Administrative Staff
                                                          • Central Office
                                                          • District Staff
                                                          • Teachers
                                                          ACTION BUDGET: $
                                                          Total Budget: $0
                                                        • Planning Team

                                                          Classification Name Position Committee
                                                          Classroom Teacher Bledsoe, Mable 2nd Grade Teacher Title 1
                                                          Classroom Teacher Bracely, Sereatha 3rd Grade Teacher Title 1
                                                          Classroom Teacher Brady, Donna 3rd grade Teacher Title VI
                                                          Classroom Teacher Carroll, Carrie 1st GradeTeacher Title 1
                                                          Classroom Teacher Clemons Teresa Second grade teacher School Planning and Management
                                                          Classroom Teacher Gardner, Kehila 4th GradeTeacher Title 1
                                                          Classroom Teacher Garrison, Holley 2nd Grade Teacher Title 1
                                                          Classroom Teacher Graves, Sandra 3rd Grade Teacher Title 1
                                                          Classroom Teacher Hall, Janice 4th GradeTeacher Title 1
                                                          Classroom Teacher Holloway Melanie Kindergarten teahcer School Planning and Management
                                                          Classroom Teacher Hunt, Tarrangular 4th Grade teacher Title VI
                                                          Classroom Teacher Johnson, Lois Teacher Title 1
                                                          Classroom Teacher McLendon, Karen Teacher Title 1
                                                          Classroom Teacher Peabody, Jennifer 2nd Grade Teacher Title 1
                                                          Classroom Teacher Porterfield, Terry 4th GradeTeacher Title 1
                                                          Classroom Teacher Reeder, Shelia 1st GradeTeacher Title 1
                                                          Classroom Teacher Sanders, Dorothy 3rd Grade Teacher Title VI
                                                          Classroom Teacher Schubach, Karen Teacher Title 1
                                                          Classroom Teacher Smith, Evelyn Teacher Title 1
                                                          Classroom Teacher Thomas, Janet Teacher Title 1
                                                          District-Level Professional Brown Dorisey Instructional Facilitator Title I
                                                          District-Level Professional Laura Strickland Accountability Coordinator Title I
                                                          Non-Classroom Professional Staff Dukes Shirley Media Specialist Title VI
                                                          Non-Classroom Professional Staff Dukes Shirley Media Specialist Title V
                                                          Non-Classroom Professional Staff Kilgore Karen Instructional Facilitator School Planning and Management
                                                          Non-Classroom Professional Staff Kilgore Karen Instructional Facilitator Title I
                                                          Non-Classroom Professional Staff Morgan, Linda Instructional Facilitator Title 1
                                                          Non-Classroom Professional Staff Smith, Lavern Counselor Title VI
                                                          Non-Classroom Professional Staff Wilson Kristi Reading Recovery Title I
                                                          Parent Edwards, Kimberly Social Worker Title 1
                                                          Principal Murdock Willie Principal Title VI
                                                          Principal Murdock Willie Principal Title I
                                                          Principal Murdock Willie Principal School Planning and Management
                                                          Principal Murdock Willie Principal Title V