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Strategic Plan for Student Achievement

Working Together as a Professional Learning Community. Strategic Plan for Student Achievement. 2006-2010 Priorities for 2009-10. Vision and Goal Statement. All students will acquire and apply knowledge at high levels.

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Strategic Plan for Student Achievement

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  1. Working Together as a Professional Learning Community Strategic Plan for Student Achievement 2006-2010 Priorities for 2009-10

  2. Vision and Goal Statement All students will acquire and apply knowledge at high levels. Student achievement results will show mastery of standards by individual students as well as by student sub-groups…with no significant differences in performance between groups.

  3. WORKING TOGETHER AS A PLC The true mission of a school is revealed by what people do, not by what they say. Therefore, educators committed to bringing their mission statements to life in their school are relentless in examining every practice, procedure and decision and in asking, “Is this consistent with our mission of high levels of learning for all students? The collaborative team is the engine that drives the PLC effort. Building a school’s capacity to learn is a collective rather than an individual task. - Robert Eaker, Rebecca & Richard DuFour 2009-10

  4. The Collective “Work of the District” 1. Test Score Disaggregation 2. Timeline Development 8. Monitoring 7. Sustained Effort 3. Instructional Focus 4. Assessment 5. Intervention 6. Enrichment

  5. 2009-10 TIMELINE • Data Collection and Input • Board Study Sessions to review & update Goals/Priorities • Management End of Year Meetings & Leadership Seminar • Analysis of Student Performance • Board Consideration • Board Sessions: July 13, August 25 • Aligned Action Planning – October • Goals & Objective Meetings with Sites and Departments • Mid-Term Progress Report - February • Interim Accountability Report • Year End Report – June • Collection/Reporting of Survey Data • Accountability Year End Summary Report

  6. Disciplined Action High Student Achievement Evidence of Accomplishment Strategic Plan for Student Achievement Ensure high achievement for all students through dynamic parent partnerships, strong community connections, and effective board governance Ensure high achievement for all students through disciplined attention to effective teaching, ongoing assessments, and timely interventions 1 2 3 Ensure high achievement for all students by aligning fiscal, facility, and human resources in support of our shared vision, goals and priorities

  7. Disciplined Action High Student Achievement Evidence of Accomplishment Priority 1: Teaching + Assessment + Interventions Implement effective teaching & learning strategies to ensure all students experience success in a rigorous, standards-based curriculum Develop and implement ongoing assessments for data-driven instructional planning to meet students’ unique learning goals Design and deliver timely intervention support to ensure student success in a rigorous, standards-based curriculum

  8. 1.A Disciplined Actions: Effective Teaching • Increase the academic rigor of each student’s instructional program to ensure the widest range of opportunities upon graduation. (All general and special ed students enrolled in college prep English, Math, Science and Social Science; increase # of students completely Algebra I in grade 8; review UC/CSU a-g data and develop improvement plan at HHS and UHS) • Support continuous improvement of the Freshmen Success Initiative (FSI) to enhance student achievement.(Initiatives: Adopt and implement an accountability plan for monitoring outcomes – involve teachers, counselors and administrators; publish year end report) • Design and implement instructional practices that benefit socio-economically disadvantaged and English language learners. (Initiatives: Sustain implementation of GLAD strategies through PDC update sessions and monitoring by principals; monitor implementation of daily English Language Development lessons; expand Step-Up preschool from 5 to 8 classes and monitor enrollment, staffing and fiscal impact; provide professional development for general ed/special ed collaboration among teachers and paraprofessionals) • Implement and monitor the student wellness program to instill healthy nutritional habits and provide increased opportunities for physical activity. (Initiatives: Develop a plan to sustain and continuously improve physical education opportunities for students while also containing costs; implement a wellness program including a health fair for employees)

  9. 1.A Disciplined Actions: Effective Teaching • Meaningful integration of technology equipment and applications to support 21st century learning in all classrooms, for all students, across all areas of the curriculum.(Initiatives: Instructional Coordinator: Technology will design and facilitate professional development to implement 21st century classroom instructional technology; continue grant development and oversee implementation of ARCHES - Alliance for Regional Collaboration for Higher Education Success - and for Project Lead the Way Gateway to technology modules at the junior high and Introduction to Engineering at the high school; establish a baseline monitoring system to track teachers’ acquisition/application of instructional technology to inform professional development offerings) • Provide opportunities for professional growth that support effective teaching, ongoing assessment, and instructional interventions.(Initiatives: Professional development calendar will include: Professional Learning Communities administrative and site-based learning teams; Effective literacy strategies for all students, including EL and special education; Algebraic skills and thinking strategies for all students, including EL and special education; Project IMPACT to increase math content and pedagogy for teachers in grades 4-Algebra I; design site administrator and leadership team follow-up for sustaining PLC components; design training for high school department chairs to develop expertise in understanding and implement PLCs within departments and pathways)

  10. 1.B Disciplined Actions: Ongoing Assessment • Support schools in the implementation of the Data Director system in order to analyze student performance and develop data-driven instructional plans and support. (Initiatives: Provide professional development on the use of Data Director to administrators, site technology coordinators and teachers as needed) • Develop and implement formative assessments on at least a quarterly basis to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly. (Initiatives: continue development of common formative assessments by site-based PLCs to determine mastery of essential standards and identification of students who need additional support; review and streamline implementation of diagnostic reading assessment; develop model GLAD lessons for use with expository writing in elementary school; develop expository writing prompts and model lessons for secondary schools ) • Develop and publish curriculum pacing guides to align instruction to state standards and assessments. (Initiatives: Expand curriculum guides to include common assessments and expository writing practice prompts; add common formative assessments to math curriculum guides; add expository writing practice prompts to ELA curriculum guides) • Use technology to enhance and support ongoing assessment. (Initiatives: Continue use of scan-able assessments for quick availability of results at sites and in Data Director; provide professional development and guidelines for implementation of SQL server)

  11. 1.C Disciplined Actions: Timely Interventions • Implement and monitor a Pyramid of Interventions at every school site that articulates the support systems in place to meet the unique needs of each student in the least restrictive environment.(Initiatives: Design, refine and implement Tier I, II, and III interventions for students in English Language Arts and Mathematics at each school site; Implement interventions during the school day to ensure student success in rigorous college-preparatory coursework; lead site PLC teams in refining Pyramid of Interventions; implement a Math through Engineering summer course for incoming ninth graders as an Algebra I intervention; Provide professional development on newly adopted READ 180 components) • Develop and implement a plan for Summer School to respond to reductions in state funding and the withdrawal of the Options for Youth ‘Get Ahead Program’. (Initiatives: Develop fee-based high school summer school program for 2010 in connection with Highlander Education Foundation to provide program and generate revenue) • Continue to implement and enhance after school ASES program and services. (Initiatives: Determine effectiveness, monitor and adjust, provide a board report; Purse opportunity to include Math through Engineering program and research in ASES junior high program in partnership with ConnectEd Center for College and Careers) • Continue to improve and expand the district’s alternative education programs. (Initiatives: Determine effectiveness, consider costs, monitor and adjust, provide a board report; implement a technology-based credit recovery program at UHS)

  12. Disciplined Action High Student Achievement Evidence of Accomplishment Priority 2: Parent, Community & Board Connections Strengthen an inclusive, responsive, supportive, respectful and collaborative environment for all parents Enhance the image of the district through improved public relations and meaningful opportunities for involvement • Govern effectively to build unity and enhance an organizational culture that ensures a high quality education for all students

  13. 2.A Disciplined Actions: Parent Partnerships • Provide annual stakeholder report regarding progress of UHS Design for Excellence. (Initiatives: Provide the following annual board reports: UHS Design for Excellence; Freshmen Success Initiative; WASC Action Plan implementation and progress; develop standards for annual student progress in completing the UC/CSU a-g requirements and provide a board report) • Provide opportunities to engage the parent community in strengthening parent involvement and active engagement at the all levels. (Initiatives: Promote and expand participation in Schoolloop at secondary schools; continue use of ConnectEd at all sites; develop an action plan to increase receptionist’s accessibility for incoming calls and implement a system to monitor timely response to parent phone calls) • Collaborate with Upland Council PTA to sponsor a district-wide Parent Partnership Symposium evening, featuring a guest speaker with a relevant, powerful message. (Initiatives: Select a speaker and schedule a professional development opportunity the day of the event) • Utilize technology resources to enhance home-to-school by sharing information and providing opportunities for feedback. (Initiatives: Continue ConnectEd for messages and survey collection; expand Schoolloop participation among teachers and parents) • Engage and involve parents of English learners through the establishment of district and site English Learner Advisory Councils. (Initiatives: Sustain and monitor site-based ELAC; expand site parent academies/literacy programs; sustain District ELAC; sustain dissemination of translated documents and electronic phone messages at schools with 15% or high EL population)

  14. 2.B Disciplined Actions: Community Connections • Revisit the establishment of an Educational Foundation to provide community and corporate funding in support of a high quality, enriched public education for students in the Upland Unified School District during a state fiscal crisis. (Initiatives: Coordinate with HEF; determine program goals and targets; transfer balance from district donation account) • Increase public awareness of district issues and events by reaching out to the media and community. (Initiatives: Monthly articles for Chamber Impact, In Touch with Upland Schools and local press releases; continue to strengthen positive collaboration with Daily Bulletin’s City News and Time Warner Cable; continue “ambassadors” program to increase involvement of district representatives in local service clubs; study methods of enhancing and upgrading the community access channel broadcasts; explore CSBA Gamut to update and provide on-line access for Board Policy) • Strengthen a positive and mutually beneficial relationship with the City of Upland.(Initiatives: Continue to foster a positive relationship through current effective partnerships, the City/School District sessions, and Traffic Safety meetings; continue to clarify “fee for service”) • Increase involvement with the West End P-16 Council to develop strategies to better coordinate, integrate, and improve education for preschool through college students with the ultimate goal of closing the achievement gap.(Initiative: Teacher/Counselor participation; collaborate with West End Regional Districts on Project Lead the Way) • Collaborate with Chaffey College and Baldy View ROP to establish and strengthen partnerships that will benefit students at UHS.(Initiatives: Project Lead the Way; Health Science Careers Pathway courses including UHS and ROP; Foreign language offerings, vocational education partnerships)

  15. 2.C Disciplined Actions: Board Governance • Ensure opportunities for the diverse range of views in the community to inform board deliberations.(Initiatives: Continue to implement Board Governance Handbook agreements; schedule board meetings at school sites; respond to delegations/communications in a timely and customer-service oriented manner; utilize ConnectEd for matters of district-wide interest; develop a site and district annual satisfaction survey to foster continuous improvement efforts) • Ensure that a safe and appropriate educational environment is provided to all students and staff.(Initiatives: Collect concerns of employees at Road Show, Ad Council, and Custodian and Safety Committee meetings; emergency notification system in place through ConnectEd; Asst Supt of HR will continue to collect and monitor all reports of sexual harassment in the district; install and monitor surveillance systems at all schools and at the district office) • Increase opportunities to provide community leadership on educational issues and advocate on behalf of students and public education at the local, state, and federal levels.(Initiatives: Maintain regular meetings with staff from Supervisor Biane, Assembly Member Emmerson and Senator Dutton; Cabinet members actively engaged with County professional and legislative advocacy groups; Cabinet members active in statewide ACSA leadership; continue to write timely letters to legislators on pending matters of importance; continue to attend county’s annual Leg Night sessions) • Schedule opportunities to periodically evaluate the board’s effectiveness.(Initiatives: Monitor compliance with CSBA Governance Standards and board’s Governance Handbook)

  16. Disciplined Action High Student Achievement Evidence of Accomplishment Priority 3: Align Resources to Support Shared Vision Maintain inviting, safe, clean, orderly and attractive school buildings and grounds that promote student learning and wellness Recruit, develop, evaluate, recognize and retain employees who are committed to high quality performance for every child, every day • Utilize the best of business practices to maximize existing funds and acquire new resources to make our vision a reality, while operating within a balanced budget

  17. 3.A Disciplined Actions: Facilities and Grounds • Continue initial Measure K-2008 construction projects, consistent with the voter-approved bond measure. (Initiatives: Modify construction and funding schedule to complete majority of 21st century projects by Summer 2011; complete new gymnasium at UHS, study replacement vs refurbishment of portable classrooms) • Prepare for Phase 2 of 21st Century Classroom renovation, in accordance with Measure K-2008. (Initiatives: Model site visitations, district-wide committee, adopt plans and specifications, obtain Department of State Architect’s Office approval, complete bidding process, initiate construction in Summer 2009 for all classrooms at FK, UJHS, SYC, MAG, CAB and for 50% of classrooms at UHS) • Complete master plan at UHS to include learning environments for performing arts/music programs at UHS. (Initiatives: Redesign of current band and choral practice rooms, dance team space) • Continue to identify energy efficient and cost containment strategies and projects(Solicit bids and proposals to expand solar energy capacity; monitor and enhance water conservation; complete utility and contract services audit process, provide report of current program effectiveness) • Continue to explore additional funding sources for district-wide facility priorities. (Initiative: Collaborate with local legislators and district consultant; explore federal stimulus funding sources)

  18. 3.A Disciplined Actions: Facilities and Grounds • Complete scheduled deferred maintenance projects. (Initiatives: Replace HVAC system in district office; cafeteria renovations complete at SV, BV and UE; new playground equipment at SV) • Complete installation of 10 gig fiber-optic network to all district sites. (Initiatives: Install one gig of fiber to Chaffey node) • Update demographic projections to determine enrollment trends and site utilization. (Initiatives: Establish a consultant agreement, provide a board report as necessary) • Provide district-wide Disaster Preparedness Training (Workshop sponsored by ASCIP and will be conducted to Ad Council in January) • Study the feasibility of placing Automated External Defibrillator stations at secondary schools for emergency response. (Work with ASCIP consultants) • Continue CPR training district wide. (35 employees in 2009-10)

  19. 3.B Disciplined Actions: Human Resources • Continue to recruit and retain Highly Qualified and EL authorized employees as required under NCLB. (Initiatives: Maintain contact with college and university education programs; attend higher education advisory meetings; use state CMIS report to guide hiring procedures; monitor ongoing progress of teachers working toward highly qualified status) • Collaborate with the Educational Services Department to support new teachers through a comprehensive induction program; create meaningful professional growth opportunities for all employees; and provide support, intervention and accountability for employees who are under-performing. (Initiatives: BTSA new teacher induction; professional development calendar; monitor evaluation process; provide ongoing training on evaluation documents and support systems for administrator’s with under-performing employees; collaborate with ed services to provide admin support in developing support and assistance plans as necessary) • Continue employee recognition program to honor employees for exceptional performance in reaching district goals and priorities. (Initiatives: Continue Upland PRIDE recognition, with honorees posted on web site) • Provide employees with health and welfare information and wellness programs.(Initiatives: Collaborate with employee representatives on the insurance committee to educate employee representatives on the insurance committee to educate employees regarding the benefit packages and usage; implement a wellness program including a health fair for employees; provide training and education to insurance committee members)

  20. 3.B Disciplined Actions: Human Resources • Audit procedures in HR to update written guidelines, streamline operations and ensure accurate employee records. (Initiatives: Develop a complete and consistent systematic hiring process with appropriate documents for hiring all employees; continue with full implementation of EdJoin application system including in-house candidates; provide EdJoin training to administrators as needed; continue to create and revise forms to place on the website; maintain and update seniority and job history databases) • Provide administrators with information and clarification regarding contract provisions. (Initiatives: Provide short informational pieces on contract sections)

  21. 3.C Disciplined Actions: Fiscal Resources • Closely monitor adoption of 2009-10 State Budget and make adjustments to District multi-year plan as necessary to sustain district priorities within a balanced budget.(Initiatives: Actively support educational advocacy groups to influence outcome; work closely with School Services of California to attain most current and reliable information; provide Board with timely updates; keep employee and community stakeholders informed and engaged; Cabinet will receive weekly fiscal and cash flow updates) • Support all schools and departments in utilizing EduReports as a tool to monitor “real time” spending in order to provide customized budget formats that align with district and site/department priorities.(Initiatives: Provide additional training; periodically assess participation and monitor progress) • Continue to meet oversight obligations with the Options for Youth Charter School to ensure that OFY is operating in full compliance with the Charter Schools Act, the district’s charter agreement, and all applicable provisions of the law.(Initiatives: Continue to monitor and require timely submissions and compliant audits; study impact of OFY’s unilateral actions to withdraw from WESELPA; develop district response to OFY’s unapproved acquisition of an additional facility; monitor student progress and WASC outcome; determine whether or not agreement will be renewed upon expiration in 2011) • Collaborate with all stakeholders to determine long-term fiscal options to survive and thrive during a time of uncertain state funding. (Initiatives: Examine negotiable solutions; monitor current actions, consider contracting with a fiscal consultant or facilitator)

  22. 3.C Disciplined Actions: Fiscal Resources • Establish all budget and oversight procedures for issuing, receiving, spending and monitoring proceeds from Measure K-2008.(Initiatives: Establish and train Oversight Committee, review and update current practices; close out files from K-2001; maintain transparency and keep Board and community stakeholders informed and engaged; provide Board with updated UUSD staffing reports, with related costs, to support installations ) • Utilize results from utilities/service contract audits to reduce or contain costs.(Initiatives: Open competitive bidding on waste disposal contract) • Implement new EPICS position control system in partnership with Human Resources Division.(Initiatives: Provide training, implement program, monitor results)

  23. BOARD OF EDUCATION Linda Angona Wes Fifield Steve Frazee P. Joseph Lenz Michael Varela Dr. Gary Rutherford, Superintendent

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