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Upward Journey District Improvement Plan Overview

Upward Journey District Improvement Plan Overview. A Community of Learners Engaged in Continuous Improvement to Ensure Educational Excellence. Hidalgo Independent School District Division of School and Program Improvement Fall 2006. High Expectations. Community Members. Parents.

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Upward Journey District Improvement Plan Overview

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  1. Upward JourneyDistrict Improvement Plan Overview A Community of Learners Engaged in Continuous Improvement to Ensure Educational Excellence Hidalgo Independent School District Division of School and Program Improvement Fall 2006

  2. High Expectations Community Members Parents Support Staff Cultural Diversity Collaborative Teaming Student Teachers Organizations Profound Knowledge The Learning Community

  3. ABC’s of Quality HISD Model for Continuous Improvement Of Curriculum Design and Instructional Delivery PLAN: Analyze Student Achievement Data  Comprehensive Needs Assessment  Analyze Strengths and Limitations  Evaluate Student Learning, Teacher Practices, Leadership Development DO: Align Curriculum – Design  Content Standards  Assessment format/Cognitive Levels  Topic Maps and Timelines  Resources and Materials ACT: Standardize Teaching and Learning  Ongoing Instructional Adjustments  Implement System-wide Effective Design and Delivery Practices DO: Align Instruction – Delivery  High-Yield Strategies  Differentiated Instruction  Essential Teaching Skills STUDY: Assessment for Learning  Periodic Formal Assessments  Informal Assessments  Review and Analyze Results

  4. ABC’s of QualityApproach to Building Capacity: HISD Model for ContinuousImprovement of Curriculum Design and Instructional Delivery • PLAN: Analyze Student Achievement Data  Comprehensive Needs Assessment  Analyze Strengths and Limitations  Evaluate Student Learning, Teacher Practices, Leadership Development

  5. ABC’s of QualityApproach to Building Capacity: HISD Model for ContinuousImprovement of Curriculum Design and Instructional Delivery • DO: I. Align Curriculum - Design  Content Standards  Assessment Format/Cognitive Levels  Topic Maps and Timelines  Resources and Materials

  6. ABC’s of QualityApproach to Building Capacity: HISD Model for ContinuousImprovement of Curriculum Design and Instructional Delivery • DO: II. Align instruction - Delivery  High-Yield Strategies  Differentiated Instruction  Essential teaching Skills

  7. ABC’s of QualityApproach to Building Capacity: HISD Model for ContinuousImprovement of Curriculum Design and Instructional Delivery • STUDY: Assessment for Learning  Periodic Formal Assessments  Informal Assessments  Review and Analyze Results

  8. ABC’s of QualityApproach to Building Capacity: HISD Model for ContinuousImprovement of Curriculum Design and Instructional Delivery • ACT: Standardize Teaching and Learning  Instructional Adjustments  Implement System-wide Effective Design and Delivery Practices

  9. Mission Statement • The Hidalgo Independent School District is an exemplary educational community dedicated to the highest standards of quality in order to educate all students to become lifelong learners and productive citizens. The district, parents, and community are committed to providing a culturally diverse learning environment that prepares our graduates to meaningfully and successfully participate in a global society.

  10. Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data Sources: Spring 2004-2006 AEIS  Panel Recommendation  Demographic Performance  Subject – Area Performance  Completion Rate  Attendance Rate  Dropout Rate 2004-2006 PBMAS  Bilingual/ESL  Career & Technology

  11. Comprehensive Needs Assessment 2004-2006 PBMAS (Cont.)  NCLB  Migrant  Highly Qualified Teachers  LEP AMAO Method 1 (Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives)  LEP AMAO Method 2 (Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives)  AYP  Performance – Math/Reading  Participation – Math/Reading  Completion Rate  Attendance Rate  Special Education

  12. Comprehensive Needs Assessment PEIMS  Program Performance/Compliance  Disciplinary Reports  Demographics District Surveys  Parental Involvement  Library Media Center College Readiness Exams  PSAT  SAT  ACT  AP  THEA

  13. Comprehensive Needs Assessment Areas of Strength: • Writing, Reading, ELA and Social Studies are the three highest performing subjects • Significantly high completion rate for all students and demographic groups • Successful Dropout Prevention Program • Increased Parental Involvement as academic partners • PBMAS Indicators: NCLB (Migrant, Highly Qualified Teachers, Disciplinary Incident Report), Bilingual/ESL, Special Education and Career & Technology met most performance indicators • Special Education discretionary placement to ISS decreased • Most campuses met Adequate Yearly Progress standards • High levels of communication between district/campus staff and parents • Increase levels of district-wide collaborative teaming • Technology infrastructure for networking is in place • Increase student participation in SAT, ACT, AP, THEA

  14. Comprehensive Needs Assessment Areas of Enhancement: AEIS  Increased student performance in Math & Science  Social Studies experienced a slight decrease  PBMAS  Bilingual/ESL  Increase Passing Rate of ESL students: TAKS Reading/ELA (7-12) TAKS Writing (7-12)  Career & Technology  Increase Passing Rate of LEP students: Reading/ELA (9-12)  Integration of technology in instruction  NCLB  Increase number of LEP students reaching Advance level in English (3-12) based on AMAO  Special Education  Improve TAKS Passing Rate for Reading/ELA  Reduce SDAA II Gap Closure for Reading (3-8)  Reduce LEP Representation  Increase student performance in SAT, ACT, AP and THEA

  15. District Long Range Goals 2005-2008 GOAL 1: STUDENT LEARNING Engage all students in rigorous academic programs that achieve educational excellence. GOAL 2: ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION Provide quality support services based on student performance data to ensure program effectiveness that leads to exemplary student achievement. GOAL 3: DISCIPLINE AND SAFE SCHOOLS Provide a safe and secure school environment that is conducive to effective student learning. GOAL 4: HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT Support a community of learners that engages professional improvement activities to ensure continual development of high quality staff. GOAL 5: PARENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Strengthen educational partnership; enhance communication, involvement, and cooperation among schools, parents, community, and supporting organizations. GOAL 6: FACILITIES AND FINANCE Enhance educational opportunities through innovative use of finance, facilities, and support staff resources that promote a positive learning environment.

  16. Goal 1: Student Learning 1.1 Hidalgo ISD will design, revise and implement a curriculum that addresses the cognitive development and learning modalities of all students. • Provide staff development and ensure implementation of: • Critical thinking skills • Differentiated instruction • Brain-based learning • Enhance curricular design • Monitor instructional delivery 1.2 Hidalgo ISD will ensure application of research-based practices to achieve optimal student learning that aligns and responds to occupational and economic trends. • Career Pathways • Curriculum alignment • state assessments • college readiness assessments • Effective instructional delivery

  17. Goal 1: Student Learning 1.3 Hidalgo ISD will encourage and increase student involvement through effective coordination of district curricular, extra curricular, and post-secondary programs to enhance student learning. • College Readiness culture • Enhance rigor, relevance, and relationships • Technology Integration • Enhance library resources • Enhance electronic communication • Instructional technology • Promote student involvement • UIL academics/extra curricular • Clubs and Organizations • 21st Century after school programs • Science and multicultural fairs • Spelling Bee

  18. Goal 2: Assessment and Evaluation 2.1 Hidalgo ISD will support all seven campuses by utilizing local, state, and national data reports to diagnose the educational needs of all students with emphasis on subgroups, in order to identify educational strengths and limitations.  Review multiple data sources  Local  State  National  Analyze data  Longitudinal  Comparative  Disaggregate  Descriptive 2.2 Hidalgo ISD will employ appropriate and timely interventions to improve the academic achievement of all students  Continuous leadership training  Revise and realign curriculum as needed  Support campuses with instructional resources  Provide additional learning opportunities  Specialized programs

  19. Goal 2: Assessment and Evaluation 2.3 Hidalgo ISD will support all campuses by improving its comprehensive monitoring system in order to evaluate the quality of instructional programs.  District-wide Monitoring system  Program implementation reviews  Innovative monitoring techniques 2.4 Hidalgo ISD will support teaching and learning at all campuses by facilitating professional learning communities and by providing a system of support to ensure program effectiveness.  Provide staff development in the following:  content  instructional approach  technology  Engage in professional learning communities  Summer Principal’s Academy/Bi-weekly Principal’s Meeting  Teacher/staff training  Provide on-site technical assistance on identified areas of need by campus/ departments

  20. Goal 3: Discipline and Safe Schools 3.1 Hidalgo ISD will utilize PEIMS data to evaluate programs that support a safe learning environment.  Implement discipline/safety programs  Character Education  Cops in School  First Year Teacher Academy 3.2 By Spring 2006, Hidalgo ISD will decrease the number of disciplinary violations to the student code of conduct by 25%.  Implement practices that ensure safety  Review PEIMS disciplinary reports

  21. Goal 3: Discipline and Safe Schools 3.3 Hidalgo ISD will refine and monitor the implementation of a quality district crisis prevention plan in order to promote a safe learning environment.  Update the Crisis Prevention Plan  Provide Crisis Prevention training  Implement periodic emergency mock drills

  22. Goal 4: Human Resources Development 4.1 By May 2007, Hidalgo ISD will ensure that 95% of all educators comply with federal, state, and local certification and endorsement standards.  Hire educators that meet NCLB Highly-Qualified requirements  Review certification status of all professional/para-professional  Ensure and monitor attainment of state certifications and endorsements 4.2 Hidalgo ISD will recruit and retain personnel whose philosophy encompasses the district’s vision of “Beyond Exemplary”.  Provide professional personnel with a recruitment/retention incentive package  Engage in recruitment and retention activities 4.3 Hidalgo ISD will enhance the expertise of all personnel by providing high quality learning opportunities.  Enhance the skills of professionals and para-professionals  Provide professional growth opportunities to all personnel

  23. Goal 5: Parent and Community Involvement 5.1 Hidalgo ISD will enhance student achievement by strengthening partnerships with parents, community, educational institutions, business, and organizations in order to attain “Exemplary” status.  Strengthen educational partnerships  Community  MEDC  UTPA  STC  Tech Prep  City of Hidalgo  Non-Profit Organization  Parents  Training sessions  STC – Career Pathway Academies  Educators  Tech Prep Career Pathway  Academic Leadership Alliance  Students  Dual enrollment  Tech Prep Career Awareness  Early College High School  Gear Up

  24. Goal 5: Parent and Community Involvement 5.2 Hidalgo ISD will increase effective communication of the District’s mission, vision, goals, and expectations.  Enhance communication  Distribute district newsletters  District website  Notification letters/flyers  Informational Meetings

  25. Goal 5: Parent and Community Involvement 5.3 Hidalgo ISD will provide increased opportunities for parent and community involvement in order to maximize student achievement.  Enhance parental involvement  Training opportunities  Adult Literacy – 21st Century Cohort (Parental Career Pathway Academy) Non-Eng.Beg.Adv.Post-Secondary graduate  Money Management  Nutritional Skills – Texas Cooperative Extension (Better Shoppers, Nutritional/Students)  Social/Character Skills (Maria Luisa Salcines/monthly)  Community Involvement  Festival of Lights Christmas parade  Borderfest  City Clean-up

  26. Goal 5: Parent and Community Involvement 5.4 Hidalgo ISD will ensure cooperation between parents, educators, community, and District programs to provide optimum support for increased student success.  Enhance cooperation among schools, parents, community and supporting organizations.  Host district parental conference  enhance cooperation among schools  Recruit parents for literacy sessions  21st Century – campus sessions  Ensure parental participation  committee meetings

  27. Goal 6: Facilities and Finance 6.1 Hidalgo ISD will continuously enhance a performance-based budget that supports student achievement, performance incentives, and employee benefits.  Support student achievement  Develop and implement a performance-based budget  Review and enhance employee benefits 6.2 Hidalgo ISD will set tax rates and optimize collection of delinquent taxes to maximize revenues.  Maximize district revenues  Monitor and report delinquent tax collection status to School Board  Ensure the Tax Office operations contribute in the attainment of district goals

  28. Goal 6: Facilities and Finance 6.3 Hidalgo ISD will provide and maintain quality facilities to support curricular and extra curricular programs in order to attain exemplary student achievement.  Maintain quality facilities  Maintain quality grounds 6.4 Hidalgo ISD will provide training and encourage support staff to continually improve facilities, safety, and performance.  Train support staff  Promote high quality work from support staff by awarding the “Monthly Superintendent’s Cup” to the qualifying campus

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