School Plan

POYEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
P.O. BOX 209,POYEN, AR 72128-0209

Arkansas Comprehensive School Improvement Plan

2011-2012


The Poyen Elementary School is committed to educating our students.

Grade Span: K-6 Title I: Title I Schoolwide School Improvement: MS

Table of Contents

Priority 1: Literacy
    Goal: All students will improve in Literacy skills across the curriculum with an emphasis on content and practical open response and literary multiple choice.
Priority 2: Math
    Goal: All students will maintain or increase skills in mathematical problem solving, measurement, and computation with an emphasis on Algebra, Geometry, and Data Analysis and Probability mc and or.
Priority 3: Wellness
    Goal: Students participating in the BMI screening will show an increase in their cardiovascular, muscular strength/endurance, and flexibility activity.

Priority 1: To improve Literacy skills across the curriculum with an emphasis on content and practical open response and literary multiple choice.
Supporting Data:
  1.  Benchmark-3rd Grade Literacy Exam 
    2009-# Tested & Percent of Students Scoring Proficient/Advanced:
    21 Students: 44% of Combined Students
    21 Students: 44% of Caucasian Students
    15 Students: 45% of Econ. Disadvantaged Students
    2 Students: 40% of Students with Disabilities
     2010-# Tested & Percent of Students Scoring Proficient/Advanced:
    
    39 Students: 64% of Combined Students
    39 Students: 64% of Caucasian Students
    29 Students: 56% of Econ. Disadvantaged Students
    4 Students: 0% of Students with Disabilities
     2011-# Tested & Percent of Students Scoring Proficient/Advanced:
    
    36 Students: 89% of Combined Students
    35 Students: 88% of Caucasian Students
    20 Students: 80% of Econ. Disadvantaged Students
    1 Students: 0% of Students with Disabilities
      The lowest identified areas for the combined population were:
    Writing mc and writing content and style or.
    The lowest identified areas for Caucasian were: Writing mc and writing
    content and style or.
           The lowest identified areas for Economically Disadvantaged students
    were: Writing mc and writing content and style or.
    
    3 YEAR TREND ANALYSIS:	Based on 2009-11 3 yr trend analysis indicates
    weakness in the following areas: Content, Practical, and Writing multiple
    choice and open response. 
  2.  Benchmark-4th Grade Literacy Exam
    2009-# Tested & Percent of Students Scoring Proficient/Advanced:
    25 Students: 61% of Combined Students
    25 Students: 61% of Caucasian Students
    12 Students: 43% of Econ. Disadvantaged Students
    0 Students: 0% of Students with Disabilities
     2010-# Tested & Percent of Students Scoring Proficient/Advanced:
    
    34 Students: 74% of Combined Students
    34 Students: 74% of Caucasian Students
    26 Students: 79% of Econ. Disadvantaged Students
    2 Students: 40% of Students with Disabilities
     2011-Number and Percent of Students Scoring Proficient or Advanced: 
         
    	   42 Students: 88% of Combined Students			  
    
    	   42 Students: 88% of Caucasian Students			  
    
    	   29 Students: 83% of Economically Disadvantaged Students	  
    
    	    4 Students: 25% of Students with Disabilities
     The lowest identified areas for the combined population were:
    writing mc.
     The lowest identified areas for Economically Disadvantaged students was:
    writing mc
    3 YEAR TREND ANALYSIS:	Based on 2009-11 3 yr trend analysis indicates
    weakness in the following areas: Content, Practical, and Writing multiple
    choice and writing-content and style open response. 
  3. Benchmark-5th Grade Literacy Exam 
    2009-# Tested & Percent of Students Scoring Proficient/Advanced: 
    33 Students: 77% of Combined Students
    33 Students: 77% of Caucasian Students
    14 Students: 74% of Econ. Disadvantaged Students
    2 Students: 40% of Students with Disabilities
     2010-# Tested & Percent of Students Scoring Proficient/Advanced:
    
    34 Students: 67% of Combined Students
    22 Students: 66% of Caucasian Students
    10 Students: 50% of Econ. Disadvantaged Students
    0 Students: 0% of Students with Disabilities
     2011-Number and Percent of Students Scoring Proficient or Advanced: 
         
    	   46 Students: 74% of Combined Students			  
    
    	   46 Students: 74% of Caucasian Students			  
    
    	   31 Students: 74% of Economically Disadvantaged Students	  
    
    	   6 Students: 33% of Students with Disabilities 
     The lowest identified area for the combined population was: writing
    mc and reading-literary passage, writing content and style or.	   
      The lowest identified area for Caucasian was: writing mc and
    reading-literary passage, writing content and style or.     
      The lowest identified areas for Economically Disadvantaged students
    were: writing mc and reading-literary passage, writing content and style
    or.  3 YEAR TREND ANALYSIS:  Based on 2009-11 3 yr trend analysis
    indicates weakness in the following areas: Practical and Writing multiple
    choice and content open response.	 
  4.  Benchmark-6th Grade Literacy Exam 
    2009-# Tested & Percent of Students Scoring Proficient/Advanced:
    21 Students: 49% of Combined Students
    21 Students: 49% of Caucasian Students
    11 Students: 41% of Econ. Disadvantaged Students
    0 Students: 0% of Students with Disabilities
     2010-# Tested & Percent of Students Scoring Proficient/Advanced:
    
    46 Students: 85% of Combined Students
    45 Students: 85% of Caucasian Students
    24 Students: 79% of Econ. Disadvantaged Students
    3 Students: 33% of Students with Disabilities
     2011-# Tested & Percent of Students Scoring Proficient/Advanced:
    
    39 Students: 56% of Combined Students
    38 Students: 56% of Caucasian Students
    28 Students: 46% of Econ. Disadvantaged Students
    6 Students: 0% of Students with Disabilities
     The lowest identified area for the combined population was:
    Reading-literary passage and writing mc.     
      The lowest identified area for Caucasian was: Reading-literary passage
    and writing mc.       
    
      The lowest identified area for Economically Disadvantaged students
    was: Reading-literary passage and writing mc.	  
    3 YEAR TREND ANALYSIS:	Based on 2009-11 3 yr trend analysis indicates
    weakness in the following area: Literary multiple choice, practical
    writing or, literary content or, and writing mc.
  5. In 2008, students were tested on the Stanford 10: (combined population) (1ST) 30% scored above the 50th percentile (2ND) 23% scored above the 50th percentile (3RD) 65% scored above the 50th percentile (4TH) 77% scored above the 50th percentile (5TH) 59% scored above the 50th percentile (6TH) 79% scored above the 50th percentile In 2009, students were tested on the Stanford 10: (combined population) Kindergarten (MAT8) 45% at/above 50th percentile (1ST) no scores received from ADE (2ND) 43% scored above the 50th percentile (3RD) 29% scored above the 50th percentile (4TH) 61% scored above the 50th percentile (5TH) 64% scored above the 50th percentile (6TH) 49% scored above the 50th percentile In 2010, students were tested on the Stanford 10: (combined population) Kindergarten (MAT8) 71% at/above 50th percentile (1ST) 40% scored above the 50th percentile (2ND) 44% scored above the 50th percentile (3RD) 44% scored above the 50th percentile (4TH) 72% scored above the 50th percentile (5TH) 57% scored above the 50th percentile (6TH) 54% scored above the 50th percentile In 2011, students were tested on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS): (combined population that scored above the 50th percentile rank) (1st) vocabulary 55% reading comprehension 68% reading total 64% spelling 61% language total 68% (2nd) vocabulary 24% reading comprehension 33% reading total 24% spelling 21% language total 9% (3rd) reading comprehension 69% language total 50% (4th) reading comprehension 57% language total 52% (5th) reading comprehension 41% language total 30% (6th) reading comprehension 49% language total 36%
  6. Another source of data was the Arkansas School Performance Report attendance rate for 2007-2008 was 93.8, 2008-2009 was 94.5 and 2009-2010 was 91.13.
Goal All students will improve in Literacy skills across the curriculum with an emphasis on content and practical open response and literary multiple choice.
Benchmark All students will meet annual yearly progress on the benchmark exams as established by the Arkansas Department of Education. Poyen Elementary will increase by 5% in 2010 to meet AYP.
Intervention: Curriculum Alignment
Scientific Based Research: Jacobs, Heidi Hayes. (1997). Mapping the Big Picture: Integrating Curriculum and Assessment K-12. ASCD.
Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
Title IIA funds will be used for salaries, materials and supplies for Literacy Coach (.2102) to assist in classrooms.
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Professional Development
Action Type: Title I Schoolwide
Laura Sanders, Federal Coordinator Start: 07/01/2011
End: 06/30/2012
  • Administrative Staff
  • Outside Consultants
Title II-A - Employee Salaries: $4488.75
Title II-A - Employee Benefits: $1069.75

ACTION BUDGET: $5558.5
All staff members will attend curriculum/alignment faculty meetings and workshops.
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Professional Development
Action Type: Title I Schoolwide
Laura Sanders, Federal Coordinator Start: 07/01/2011
End: 06/30/2012
  • Administrative Staff
  • District Staff
  • Performance Assessments
  • Teachers

ACTION BUDGET: $
Literacy meetings are held with language arts teachers, principal, and literacy coach.
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Collaboration
Tina Elliott, Principal Start: 07/01/2011
End: 06/30/2012
  • Administrative Staff
  • District Staff
  • Performance Assessments
  • Teachers

ACTION BUDGET: $
11E1 CWTs and lesson plans will be used to varify implementation of curriculum alignment process. 11E2 Analyze student achievement data for combined populations and all subgroups using benchmark and interim assessments. Achievement gaps between subpopulations will be identified. 11E3 Curriculum will be reviewed annually, aligned with Arkansas Frameworks, updated, and used to develop student academic improvement plans or IRI's for those scoring below proficient. The school improvement plan will be revised as needed. AIPs/IRIs were developed by teachers for students not scoring proficient or advanced after data analysis of 2011 ACTAAP scores.
Action Type: AIP/IRI
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Program Evaluation
Action Type: Title I Schoolwide
Tina Elliott, Principal Start: 07/01/2011
End: 06/30/2012
  • Administrative Staff
  • District Staff
  • Performance Assessments
  • Teachers

ACTION BUDGET: $
Committees for mapping will align curriculum to state frameworks.
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Collaboration
Laura Sanders, Federal Coordinator Start: 07/01/2011
End: 06/30/2012
  • District Staff

ACTION BUDGET: $
Teachers will receive 60 hours of professional development during the year.
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Professional Development
Laura Sanders, Federal Coordinator Start: 07/01/2011
End: 06/30/2012
  • Teachers

ACTION BUDGET: $
Teachers/Administrators professional development plan will include: 6 hours of technology, 2 hours of parental involvement (3 hours for administrators), 2 hours of Arkansas history for those teaching social studies. Teachers will be able to use up to 12 of the 60 hours for planning and preparation time before school begins.
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Professional Development
Laura Sanders, Federal Coordinator Start: 07/01/2011
End: 06/30/2012
  • Administrative Staff
  • District Staff
  • Teachers

ACTION BUDGET: $
Title I funds will provide for three paraprofessionals (0.40%)(.25)(.875) to assist in classrooms under the direction of certified teachers.
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Title I Schoolwide
Laura Sanders, Federal Coordinator Start: 07/01/2011
End: 06/30/2012
  • District Staff
  • Teachers
Title I - Employee Salaries: $26250.00
Title I - Employee Benefits: $8052.38

ACTION BUDGET: $34302.38
NSLA funds will be used to provide two special education paraprofessionals to assist in classrooms under the direction of certified teachers.
Action Type: Special Education
Laura Sanders, Federal Coordinator Start: 07/01/2011
End: 06/30/2012
  • Central Office
NSLA (State-281) - Employee Benefits: $4853.22
NSLA (State-281) - Employee Salaries: $22425.00

ACTION BUDGET: $27278.22
Total Budget: $67139.1
Intervention: Balanced Literacy
Scientific Based Research: Teaching Children to Read: An evidence-based assessment of the scientific research literature on reading and its implications for reading instruction. (1999). Report of the National Reading Panel. Washington, DC: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Snow, C.E., Burns, S.M., & Griffin, P. (Eds.) (1998). Preventing Reading Difficulties in Young Children. Washington, DC: National Academy Press Fowler, D. (1998). Balanced reading instruction in practice. Educational Leadership, 55 (6) 11-12 [EJ 560 963] Teaching Children to Read: An evidence-based assessment of the scientific research literature on reading and its implications for reading instruction. (NICHD)(2000). Report of the National Reading Panel. Reading First, Federal Initiative authorized by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Butler, A., & Turbill, J. (1984). Towards a Reading-Writing Classroom. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. Fowler, D. (1998). Balanced reading instruction in practice. Educational Leadership, 55 (6) 11-12 [EJ 560 963]
Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
Teachers will incorporate Accelerated Reader Test into their class and report to the parents. Teachers will show students how to properly use the Accelerated Reading Computer program. Teachers will develop Accelerated Reading (AR) requirements for all students and will develop AR modifications for students with IEPs and 504 accommodations. Teachers will use the AR to enhance Reading Comprehension of all students by monitoring the progress of each student with data generated from their required reading list. 11E1 Classroom reports will be used to verify implementation of AR. 11E2 Pre/Post assessments will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the program. 11E3 2010 ACTAAP scores increased in literacy (3rd grade 20%, 4th grade was 13%, and 6th grade was 36%. However, 5th grade decreased 10%. 2011 scores will be used to determine program effectiveness. 2011 scores will be used to determine program effectiveness. In 2011, 3rd grade increased 25%, 4th grade increased 14%, 5th grade increased 8%, but 6th grade decreased 29%. Program continues to reflect overall increase in scores.
Action Type: Parental Engagement
Action Type: Program Evaluation
Action Type: Special Education
Action Type: Technology Inclusion
Action Type: Title I Schoolwide
Tina Elliott, Principal Start: 07/01/2011
End: 06/30/2012
  • Computers
  • District Staff
  • School Library
  • Teachers

ACTION BUDGET: $
Paraprofessional will train students to use computers in the IMPAC lab.
Action Type: Technology Inclusion
Janet Crowder, Paraprofessional Start: 07/01/2011
End: 06/30/2012
  • Computers

ACTION BUDGET: $
K-4 teachers will set up the classroom to facilitate a balanced literacy approach. K-6 teachers will use ELLA, ELF, and Literacy Lab strategies. 11E1 CWTs, Lesson Plans, ELLA, ELF, and Literacy Lab protocols will be used to verify implementation. 11E2 Teachers will administer pre/post tests to determine progress. Teachers will monitor process yearly for effectiveness. Teachers will attend updated Professional Development. 11E3 2010 ACTAAP scores increased in literacy (3rd grade 20%, 4th grade was 13%, and 6th grade was 36%. However, 5th grade decreased 10%. 2011 scores will be used to determine program effectiveness. In 2011, 3rd grade increased 25%, 4th grade increased 14%, 5th grade increased 8%, but 6th grade decreased 29%. Program continues to reflect overall increase in scores.
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Professional Development
Action Type: Program Evaluation
Tina Elliott, Principal Start: 07/01/2011
End: 06/30/2012
  • Teachers

ACTION BUDGET: $
Technology specialist will present a program on Internet Safety.
Action Type: Technology Inclusion
Brad Newton, Technology Specialist Start: 07/01/2011
End: 06/30/2012
  • Computers
  • District Staff

ACTION BUDGET: $
Community members, parents, and special guests will read to K-6 students on National Reader's Day.
Action Type: Parental Engagement
Tina Elliott, Principal Start: 07/01/2011
End: 06/30/2012
  • Community Leaders

ACTION BUDGET: $
Teachers will instruct all students in Balanced Literacy writing techniques and strategies. 11E1 Students will write in journals daily. Special education teachers will assist teachers with the IEP and 504 students. Lesson Plans and CWTs will also be used to verify implementation. 11E2 Writing rubrics will be used to evaluate the effectiveness. 11E3 2010 ACTAAP scores increased in literacy (3rd grade 20%, 4th grade was 13%, and 6th grade was 36%. However, 5th grade decreased 10%. 2011 scores will be used to determine program effectiveness. In 2011, 3rd grade increased 25%, 4th grade increased 14%, 5th grade increased 8%, but 6th grade decreased 29%. Program continues to reflect overall increase in scores.
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Equity
Action Type: Program Evaluation
Action Type: Special Education
Tina Elliott, Principal Start: 07/01/2011
End: 06/30/2012
  • District Staff
  • Teachers

ACTION BUDGET: $
All teachers should be certified in the field in which they are teaching. The district will endeavor to recruit and retain highly qualified teachers, and ensure that the appropriate steps are taken to have all teachers highly qualified. Professional Development will be based on the needs of the school, improving instruction, and maintaining highly qualified teacher status.
Action Type: Professional Development
Action Type: Title I Schoolwide
Laura Sanders, Federal Coordinator Start: 07/01/2011
End: 06/30/2012
  • Administrative Staff
  • Teachers

ACTION BUDGET: $
Total Budget: $0
Intervention: Remediation
Scientific Based Research: Snow, C.E., Burns, S.M., & Griffin, P. (Eds.) (1998). Preventing Reading Difficulties in Young Children. Washington, DC: National Academy Press Fowler, D. (1998) Dorn, l., and Scoffos, C. (2001) Shaping literate minds: Developing self-regulated learners. York, Maine: Stenhouse Publishers. Harvey, Stephanie and Goudbis, Anne. Strategies That Work; teaching Comprehension to enhance understanding. 2000.Stenhouse.
Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
Parents will receive a copy of students scores on the ACTAAP exam, Stanford 10, and Qualls. Academic Improvement Plans will be developed in Math & Reading for students scoring below proficient on benchmark exams. IRI will be developed for students showing a significant deficiency in reading. Teachers will implement point in time rediation for students with aip's and monitor student progress.
Action Type: AIP/IRI
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Parental Engagement
Action Type: Title I Schoolwide
Tina Elliott, Principal Start: 07/01/2011
End: 06/30/2012
  • District Staff
  • Performance Assessments
  • Teachers

ACTION BUDGET: $
Peer tutors will assist students who have been identified by the teacher, have an IEP or 504 placement modifications in completing AR requirements.
Action Type: AIP/IRI
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Equity
Action Type: Special Education
Tina Elliott, Principal Start: 07/01/2011
End: 06/30/2012
  • Teachers

ACTION BUDGET: $
Student achievement and curriculum will be reviewed annually by teachers and used to update student academic improvement plans for those scoring below proficient, update curriculum, and revise the school improvement plan.
Action Type: AIP/IRI
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Program Evaluation
Action Type: Title I Schoolwide
Laura Sanders, Federal Coordinator Start: 07/01/2011
End: 06/30/2012
  • District Staff
  • Performance Assessments
  • Teachers

ACTION BUDGET: $
All students in K-2 with substantial deficiencies in reading will be provided intensive reading instruction. Students will be evaluated to diagnose specific reading difficulties. The evaluation shall include the DIBELS. The RTI process will be utilized to assist students performing below grade level. K-6 teachers will receive professional development on the RTI process.
Action Type: AIP/IRI
Action Type: Equity
Action Type: Professional Development
Action Type: Special Education
Tina Elliott, Principal Start: 07/01/2011
End: 06/30/2012
  • Administrative Staff
  • Performance Assessments
  • Teachers

ACTION BUDGET: $
11E1 K-2 teachers will implement Pathfinders "Phonetic Connection" a tutoring program for literacy. CWTs and Lesson Plans will be used to verify implementation. It will be used for students that have been identified through DIBELS, MAT8, Stanford 10, and teacher observation as being weak in literacy skills and performing below grade level. 11E2 Students will be monitored for two years to evaluate progress. Dibels will be used for evaluation of effectiveness. 11E3 2010 ACTAAP scores increased in literacy (3rd grade 20%, 4th grade was 13%, and 6th grade was 36%. However, 5th grade decreased 10%. 2011 scores will be used to determine program effectiveness. In 2011, 3rd grade increased 25%, 4th grade increased 14%, 5th grade increased 8%, but 6th grade decreased 29%. Program continues to reflect overall increase in scores.
Action Type: AIP/IRI
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Program Evaluation
Tina Elliott, Principal Start: 07/01/2011
End: 06/30/2012
  • Performance Assessments
  • Teachers

ACTION BUDGET: $
Total Budget: $0
Intervention: Parental Involvement
Scientific Based Research: B.J. Meadows and Marilyn Saltzman; "Building School Communities: Strategies for Leaders"; National Coalitions for Parent Involvement in Education. (NCPIE) (2001).
Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
Back-to-School Night will welcome students, faculty, community members back to school. Teachers will provide curriculum and other information to attendants in their informational packets.
Action Type: Parental Engagement
Action Type: Title I Schoolwide
Tina Elliott, Principal Start: 07/01/2011
End: 06/30/2012
  • Administrative Staff
  • District Staff
  • Teachers

ACTION BUDGET: $
Parent Center will be set up with materials for responsible parenting as funds are available.
Action Type: Parental Engagement
Laura Sanders, Parent Facilitator Start: 07/01/2011
End: 06/30/2012
  • School Library

ACTION BUDGET: $
Parental Facilitator will compile a Volunteer resource book--listing the interests and availability of volunteers for school staff members’ use including parent survey.
Action Type: Parental Engagement
Laura Sanders, Parent Facilitator Start: 07/01/2011
End: 06/30/2012

    ACTION BUDGET: $
    Parents are made aware at parent-teacher conferences of students' progress. These conferences are held twice a year, one in the fall and one in the spring. Progress Reports are sent home every 5 weeks. Parents will be set up to view their child's grades online through HAC (Home Access Center).
    Action Type: Parental Engagement
    Laura Sanders, Parent Facilitator Start: 07/01/2011
    End: 06/30/2012
    • District Staff
    • Teachers

    ACTION BUDGET: $
    Principal will appoint a Parent Facilitator.
    Action Type: Parental Engagement
    Tina Elliott, Principal Start: 07/01/2011
    End: 06/30/2012
    • Administrative Staff

    ACTION BUDGET: $
    Inform parents of the grievance process and procedures for other parental concerns including the Title I Parent Compact listed in the student handbook.
    Action Type: Collaboration
    Action Type: Parental Engagement
    Laura Sanders, Parent Facilitator Start: 07/01/2011
    End: 06/30/2012
    • Administrative Staff
    • Community Leaders
    • District Staff
    • Teachers

    ACTION BUDGET: $
    Continue the Parent/Teacher/Community Organization.
    Action Type: Parental Engagement
    Action Type: Title I Schoolwide
    Tina Elliott, Principal Start: 07/01/2011
    End: 06/30/2012
    • Administrative Staff

    ACTION BUDGET: $
    Parent Involvement meetings for parents to visit with teachers about state mandated tests and ways for parents to help their children succeed and provide parents instructions on how to provide learning activities in the home.
    Action Type: Parental Engagement
    Action Type: Title I Schoolwide
    Laura Sanders, Parent Facilitator Start: 07/01/2011
    End: 06/30/2012
    • Administrative Staff
    • District Staff
    • Performance Assessments
    • Teachers

    ACTION BUDGET: $
    Volunteers and substitutes will attend workshop on discipline, confidentiality, classroom management, and needs of school.
    Action Type: Parental Engagement
    Action Type: Professional Development
    Tina Elliott, Principal Start: 07/01/2011
    End: 06/30/2012
    • Administrative Staff
    • District Staff
    • Outside Consultants

    ACTION BUDGET: $
    11E1 A public meeting will be held to discuss policies, programs, & goals that will provide opportunities for questions and suggestions. 11E2 Sign-in sheets will be kept to evaluate parent involvement. 11E3 There was a decrease of 31 people in attendance at the 2009 meeting compared to 2008. There could be several factors for this decrease. Attendance in 2010 did not increase to the number in attendance in 2008. The district will work on increasing attendance in 2011. There were 15 more people in attendance in 2011 than in 2010.
    Action Type: Parental Engagement
    Action Type: Program Evaluation
    Jerry Newton, Superintendent Start: 08/19/2011
    End: 11/15/2011
    • Administrative Staff
    • Community Leaders
    • District Staff
    • Teachers

    ACTION BUDGET: $
    The school will provide activities to ease the transition from early childhood to elementary school. Such activities could include HIPPY students eating lunch with Kindergarten students and students touring the classrooms of the grade they will be in during the next school year.
    Action Type: Collaboration
    Action Type: Title I Schoolwide
    Brandy Hughes, Dana Teel, Counselors Start: 07/01/2011
    End: 06/30/2012
    • Administrative Staff
    • District Staff
    • Teachers

    ACTION BUDGET: $
    Educate teachers (2 hours) and administrators (3 hours) and other staff in the importance of effective communication, value, and utility of contributions of parents.
    Action Type: Parental Engagement
    Action Type: Professional Development
    Laura Sanders, Director of Curriculum Start: 07/01/2011
    End: 06/30/2012
    • Administrative Staff
    • District Staff
    • Teachers

    ACTION BUDGET: $
    Total Budget: $0
    Priority 2: All students will maintain or increase skills in mathematical problem solving, measurement, and computation with an emphasis on Algebra, Geometry, and Data Analysis and Probability mc and or.
    Supporting Data:
    1.  Benchmark-3rd Grade Mathematics Exam 
      2009-# Tested & Percent of Students Scoring Proficient/Advanced:
      36 Students: 75% of Combined Students
      36 Students: 75% of Caucasian Students
      27 Students: 81% of Econ. Disadvantaged Students
      4 Students: 80% of Students with Disabilities
      2010-# Tested & Percent of Students Scoring Proficient/Advanced:
      39 Students: 87% of Combined Students
      39 Students: 87% of Caucasian Students
      29 Students: 83% of Econ. Disadvantaged Students
      4 Students: 50% of Students with Disabilities
       2011-Number and Percent of Students Scoring Proficient or Advanced: 
           
      	   36 Students: 97% of Combined Students			  
      
      	   35 Students: 97% of Caucasian Students			  
      
      	   20 Students: 95% of Economically Disadvantaged Students 
      1 Students: 100% of Students with Disabilities
        The lowest identified areas for the combined population were:
      algebra, measurement, and data analysis & probability or.  The lowest
      identified areas for Caucasian were: algebra, measurement, and data
      analysis & probability or.  The lowest identified areas for Economically
      Disadvantaged students were: algebra, measurement, and data analysis &
      probability or.
      
      3 YEAR TREND ANALYSIS:	Based on 09-11 3 yr trend analysis indicates
      weakness in the following areas: Measurement, Data Analysis, and
      Probability open response. 
    2. Benchmark-4th Grade Mathematics Exam 
       2009-# Tested
      & Percent of Students Scoring Proficient/Advanced: 
      35 Students: 86% of Combined Students
      35 Students: 86% of Caucasian Students
      22 Students: 79% of Econ. Disadvantaged Students
      1 Students: 50% of Students with Disabilities
      2010-# Tested & Percent of Students Scoring Proficient/Advanced:
      34 Students: 74% of Combined Students
      34 Students: 74% of Caucasian Students
      25 Students: 76% of Econ. Disadvantaged Students
      3 Students: 60% of Students with Disabilities
      2008-Number and Percent of Students Scoring Proficient or Advanced: 42 Students: 93% of Combined Students 42 Students: 93% of Caucasian Students 24 Students: 87% of Economically Disadvantaged Students 5 Students: 60% of Students with Disabilities
      2011-Number and Percent of Students Scoring Proficient or Advanced: 42 Students: 86% of Combined Students 42 Students: 86% of Caucasian Students 29 Students: 79% of Economically Disadvantaged Students 4 Students: 0% of Students with Disabilities
       The lowest identified area for the combined population was: number
      & operations and mneasurement or.  The lowest identified area for
      Caucasian was:	number & operations and mneasurement or.  The lowest
      identified area for Economically Disadvantaged students was: number &
      operations and mneasurement or.
      3 YEAR TREND ANALYSIS:	Based on 09-11 3 yr trend analysis indicates
      weakness in the following areas: Measurement multiple choice and all open
      response, with empahasis on number & operations and measurement.
    3.  
      2009-# Tested & Percent of Students Scoring Proficient/Advanced: 
      34 Students: 92% of Combined Students
      34 Students: 92% of Caucasian Students
      16 Students: 85% of Econ. Disadvantaged Students
      1 Students: 20% of Students with Disabilities
      2010-# Tested & Percent of Students Scoring Proficient/Advanced:
      27 Students: 79% of Combined Students
      26 Students: 78% of Caucasian Students
      13 Students: 65% of Econ. Disadvantaged Students
      1 Students: 33% of Students with Disabilities
      2011-Number and Percent of Students Scoring Proficient or Advanced: 46 Students: 80% of Combined Students 46 Students: 80% of Caucasian Students 31 Students: 81% of Economically Disadvantaged Students 6 Students: 50% of Students with Disabilities
       The lowest identified area for the combined population was: all
      open response with an emphasis on geometry and measurement.  The lowest
      identified areas for Caucasian were: all open response with an emphasis on
      geometry and measurement.  The lowest identified areas for Economically
      Disadvantaged students were: all open response with an emphasis on
      geometry and measurement.
      
      3 YEAR TREND ANALYSIS:	Based on 09-11 3 yr trend analysis indicates
      weakness in the following areas: Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data
      Analysis, and Probability multiple choice and Geometry & measurement open
      response.	     
      
    4. Benchmark-6th Grade Mathematics Exam 
       2009-# Tested &
      Percent of Students Scoring Proficient/Advanced: 
      32 Students: 86% of Combined Students
      32 Students: 86% of Caucasian Students
      21 Students: 78% of Econ. Disadvantaged Students
      3 Students: 75% of Students with Disabilities
      2010-# Tested & Percent of Students Scoring Proficient/Advanced:
      46 Students: 98% of Combined Students
      45 Students: 97% of Caucasian Students
      24 Students: 96% of Econ. Disadvantaged Students
      3 Students: 66% of Students with Disabilities
      2011-Number and Percent of Students Scoring Proficient or Advanced: 39 Students: 92% of Combined Students 38 Students: 92% of Caucasian Students 28 Students: 89% of Economically Disadvantaged Students
      6 Students: 50% of Students with Disabilities
       The lowest identified area for the combined population was: number
      and operations Open Response.
        The lowest identified area for Caucasian was: number and operations Open
      Response.
       The lowest identified area for Economically Disadvantaged students was:
      number and operations Open Response.
      
      3 YEAR TREND ANALYSIS:	Based on 09-11 3 yr trend analysis indicates
      weakness in the following area: Open Response in all strands. 
    5. In 2008, students were tested on the Stanford 10: (combined population) (1ST) 59% scored above the 50th percentile (2ND) 30% scored above the 50th percentile (3RD) 89% scored above the 50th percentile (4TH) 95% scored above the 50th percentile (5TH) 68% scored above the 50th percentile (6TH) 92% scored above the 50th percentile In 2009, students were tested on the Stanford 10: (combined population) (Kindergarten) MAT8 11% at/above 50th percentile (1ST) No scores received from ADE (2ND) 48% scored above the 50th percentile (3RD) 48% scored above the 50th percentile (4TH) 78% scored above the 50th percentile (5TH) 79% scored above the 50th percentile (6TH) 60% scored above the 50th percentile In 2010, students were tested on the Stanford 10: (combined population) (Kindergarten) MAT8 67% at/above 50th percentile (1ST) 50% scored above the 50th percentile (2ND) 64% scored above the 50th percentile (3RD) 51% scored above the 50th percentile (4TH) 67% scored above the 50th percentile (5TH) 67% scored above the 50th percentile (6TH) 87% scored above the 50th percentile In 2011, students were tested on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS). Percent of students scoring at/above 50th percentile: (1st) Math Concepts: 71% Problems & Data Interpretations: 73% Math Total: 71% (2nd) Math Concepts: 52% Problems & Data Interpretations: 49% Math Total: 49% (3rd) Math Total: 78% (4th) Math Total: 62% (5th) Math Total: 54% (6th) Math Total: 64%
    6. Another source of data was the Arkansas School Performance Report attendance rate for 2007-08 was 93.8, 2008-09 was 94.5 and 2009-2010 was 91.13.
    Goal All students will maintain or increase skills in mathematical problem solving, measurement, and computation with an emphasis on Algebra, Geometry, and Data Analysis and Probability mc and or.
    Benchmark All students will meet annual yearly progress on the benchmark exams as established by the Arkansas Department of Education. Poyen Elementary will increase by 2% in 2010 to meet AYP.
    Intervention: Curriculum Alignment
    Scientific Based Research: Jacobs, Heidi Hayes. (1997). Mapping the Big Picture: Integrating Curriculum and Assessment K-12. ASCD.
    Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
    11E1 CWts and Lesson Plans will be used to verify curriculum alignment. 11E2 Teachers will reevaluate and update the previously aligned Math curriculum to the Arkansas Frameworks using benchmarks and interim assessments. 11E3 Teachers evaluated and aligned curriculum. They disaggragated 2011 ACTAAP scores to determine weak areas to improve.
    Action Type: Alignment
    Action Type: Program Evaluation
    Laura Sanders, Federal Coordinator Start: 07/01/2011
    End: 06/30/2012
    • District Staff
    • Teachers

    ACTION BUDGET: $
    Faculty and committee will meet to update and revise ACSIP plan periodically.
    Action Type: Professional Development
    Action Type: Program Evaluation
    Tina Elliott, Principal Start: 07/01/2011
    End: 06/30/2012
    • Administrative Staff
    • Community Leaders
    • District Staff
    • Teachers

    ACTION BUDGET: $
    11E1 ALE program will be developed and set up for students in grades K-6. Teachers, Administrators, and Parents will meet and develop AIPs for students not scoring proficient. State ALE funds will be used for materials, supplies, and professional development for assigned staff members. 11E2 CWTs and Lesson Plans will be used to verify implementation. Entrance/Exit conferences will be used to determine effectiveness. 11E3 This is the baseline year for gathering data. Results will be in the 11-12 acsip. There were no students in the ALE program during the 2010-2011 school year.
    Action Type: AIP/IRI
    Action Type: Alignment
    Action Type: Program Evaluation
    Tina Elliott, Principal Start: 07/01/2011
    End: 06/30/2012
    • Administrative Staff
    • District Staff
    • Teachers

    ACTION BUDGET: $
    Total Budget: $0
    Intervention: Balanced Math
    Scientific Based Research: McTighe, J. & Wiggins, G., Understanding by Design, ASCD, Alexandria, VA, p. 160, (1998). Lilburn, Pat., Sullivan, and Peter, Good Questions for Math Teaching: Why Ask Them and What to Ask, K–6. Marilyn Burns Educational Associates, 2005. Burns, Marilyn, Silbey, Robyn. So You Have to Teach Math? Sound Advice for K–6 Teachers, Marilyn Burns Educational Associates, 2002.
    Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
    11E1 K-5 teachers will implement "Growing with Mathematics" comprehensive Mathematics Program into their curriculum. They will use manipulatives to solve math problems. The program components support a balanced approached for concept and skill development. It will provide a variety of experiences to develop mathematical concepts, which will address at risk students, as well as maintain proficient and advanced students.CWTs and Lesson Plans will be used to verify implementation. 11E2 Benchmark and interim assessments will be used to evaluate program effectiveness. 11E3 Overall, students increased in Math scores during 2008, however, scores went down at every grade but 5th on 2009 tests. 2010 scores indicated an increase in 3rd and 6th, but decrease in 4th and 5th (3rd grade increased 12%,4th grade decreased 18%, 5th grade decreased 13% and 6th grade increased 12%). In 2011, 3rd grade increased 10%, 4th grade increased 12%, 5th grade increased 3%; 6th grade decreased from 98% prof/adv to 92% prof/adv. Program continues to reflect overall increase in scores.
    Action Type: Alignment
    Action Type: Equity
    Action Type: Professional Development
    Action Type: Program Evaluation
    Tina Elliott, Principal Start: 07/01/2011
    End: 06/30/2012
    • Teachers
    • Teaching Aids

    ACTION BUDGET: $
    The math teachers will integrate the instructional strategies for open-response questions on the Benchmark exams. Students will take home open-response items to share with parents.
    Action Type: Collaboration
    Action Type: Parental Engagement
    Tina Elliott, Principal Start: 07/01/2011
    End: 06/30/2012
    • Performance Assessments
    • Teachers

    ACTION BUDGET: $
    Paraprofessional will train students to use computers in the IMPAC lab.
    Action Type: Technology Inclusion
    Janet Crowder, Paraprofessional Start: 07/01/2011
    End: 06/30/2012
    • Computers

    ACTION BUDGET: $
    Total Budget: $0
    Intervention: Remediation
    Scientific Based Research: ED Thoughts: What We Know About Mathematics Teaching and Learning. P.44-45. McRel. Edited by John Sutton and Krueger, Aurora, CO., (2002). McTighe, J. & Wiggins, G., Understanding by Design, ASCD, Alexandria, p. 160, (1998).
    Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
    Parents and students are informed of scores made on the ACTAAP. Academic Improvement Plans will be written for students scoring below proficient. Teachers will monitor the success of the interventions according to the AIPs.
    Action Type: AIP/IRI
    Action Type: Collaboration
    Action Type: Parental Engagement
    Tina Elliott, Principal Start: 07/01/2011
    End: 06/30/2012
    • Administrative Staff
    • District Staff
    • Performance Assessments
    • Teachers

    ACTION BUDGET: $
    11E1 K-5 teachers will implement "Growing with Mathematics" comprehensive Mathematics Program into their curriculum. They will receive training and use manipulatives to solve math problems. The program components support a balanced approached for concept and skill development. It will provide a variety of experiences to develop mathematical concepts, which will address at risk students, as well as maintain proficient and advanced students.CWTs and Lesson Plans will be used to verify implementation. 11E2 Benchmark and interim assessments will be used to evaluate program effectiveness. 11E3 Overall, students increased in Math scores during 2008, however, scores went down at every grade but 5th on 2009 tests. 2010 scores indicated an increase in 3rd and 6th, but decrease in 4th and 5th (3rd grade increased 12%,4th grade decreased 18%, 5th grade decreased 13% and 6th grade increased 12%). In 2011, 3rd grade increased 10%, 4th grade increased 12%, 5th grade increased 3%; 6th grade decreased from 98% prof/adv to 92% prof/adv. Program continues to reflect overall increase in scores.
    Action Type: AIP/IRI
    Action Type: Alignment
    Action Type: Collaboration
    Action Type: Professional Development
    Action Type: Program Evaluation
    Action Type: Title I Schoolwide
    Laura Sanders, Federal Coordinator Start: 07/01/2011
    End: 06/30/2012
    • Administrative Staff
    • District Staff
    • Performance Assessments
    • Teachers

    ACTION BUDGET: $
    Total Budget: $0
    Priority 3: To promote and support positive, healthy lifestyle choices to aid in decreasing the average BMI on routine annual screening.
    Supporting Data:
    1. Poyen Elementary School Body Mass Index (BMI)indicates the percentage of students who may be at risk in the overweight category. In 2004-05, 60% of males were healthy or underweight with 40% being overweight; 65.9% of females were healthy or underweight and 34.1% were overweight. In 2005-06, 65.2% of males were healthy or underweight with 34.9% being overweight; 66.7% of females were healthy or underweight and 33.4% being overweight. In 2006-07, 69.5% of males were healthy or underweight with 20.6% being overweight; 62.4% of females were healthy or underweight with 15.6% being overweight.
    2. School Health Index Module I Poyen Elementary School - 91% Poyen High School - 89% Module 2 Poyen Elementary School - 59% Poyen High School - 84% Module 3 Poyen Elementary School - 90% Poyen High School - 92% Module 4 Poyen Elementary School - 75% Poyen High School - 87% Module 5 Poyen Elementary School - 78% Poyen High School - 79% Module 6 Poyen Elementary School - 61% Poyen High School - 65% Module 7 Poyen Elementary School - 60% Poyen High School - 64% Module 8 Poyen Elementary School - 75% Poyen High School - 72%
    3. Another source of data was the Arkansas School Performance Report attendance rate for 2005-06 was 94.3, 2006-07 was 91.13, and 2007-08 was 93.8.
    Goal Students participating in the BMI screening will show an increase in their cardiovascular, muscular strength/endurance, and flexibility activity.
    Benchmark By the school year 2010-2011 there will be a decrease of the average Body Mass Index for students by 1/2% as evaluated by the annual BMI screening.
    Intervention: Poyen Elementary School will encourage strategies and activities that promote an active and healthy lifestyle.
    Scientific Based Research: Let's Get Physical-Promotion and Educatoin Strategies by Dr. Hal Wechsler http://www.fns.usda.gov/oane/menu/NNEC/Files/2003/LetsGetPhysical.pdf
    Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
    University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service will present a program on food, nutrition, and health that is aligned with the Arkansas Frameworks.
    Action Type: Alignment
    Action Type: Professional Development
    Action Type: Wellness
    Tina Elliott, Principal Start: 07/01/2011
    End: 06/30/2012
    • Outside Consultants
    • Teachers

    ACTION BUDGET: $
    Implement and encourage participation in extracurricular programs that support physical activity, i.e. basketball, football, swimming, walking, personal fitness class, etc.
    Action Type: Collaboration
    Action Type: Parental Engagement
    Action Type: Wellness
    Dennis Emerson, Wellness Char Start: 07/01/2011
    End: 06/30/2012
    • Administrative Staff
    • District Staff
    • Teachers

    ACTION BUDGET: $
    Physical Education and Health curriculum will be aligned with Arkansas Frameworks. Principal will monitor lesson plans.
    Action Type: Alignment
    Action Type: Collaboration
    Action Type: Program Evaluation
    Action Type: Wellness
    Parker Nash, Physical Education Teacher Start: 06/01/2011
    End: 07/01/2012

      ACTION BUDGET: $
      Parents will be involved in physical activity and nutrition education through homework, national school lunch program menus, and parent-teacher organization presentations. Information will be made available to parents in the Parent Center.
      Action Type: Parental Engagement
      Action Type: Wellness
      Laura Sanders, Parent Facilitator Start: 07/01/2011
      End: 06/30/2012
      • Community Leaders
      • District Staff
      • Teachers

      ACTION BUDGET: $
      Students will be provided 150 minutes of guided physical activity each week.
      Action Type: Wellness
      Tina Elliott, Principal Start: 07/01/2011
      End: 06/30/2012

        ACTION BUDGET: $
        Total Budget: $0

      • Planning Team

        Classification Name Position Committee
        Angel Morrison Special Ed Paraprofessional Math
        Heather Embry HIPPY Literacy
        Jeannie Edwards Paraprofessional Title I
        Kandy Spurlin HIPPY Math
        Kathy Nannemann Special Education Literacy
        Martha Moore paraprofessional Math
        Shelley Roark Special Education Literacy
        Terry Collins Paraprofessional Title I
        Classroom Teacher Aimee Henderson 6th Grade Literacy
        Classroom Teacher Amy Thompson Kindergarten Teacher Literacy
        Classroom Teacher Angie Hicks Kindergarten Teacher Math
        Classroom Teacher Candy Collins 4th Grade Literacy
        Classroom Teacher Cindy Oden Special Education Math
        Classroom Teacher Connie Skinner 5th Grade Literacy
        Classroom Teacher Dana Teel Music/Counselor Math
        Classroom Teacher Debbie McCrackin 4th Grade Math
        Classroom Teacher Diane Wright 1st Grade Math
        Classroom Teacher Jamie Austin 3rd Grade Math
        Classroom Teacher Karye Brockert 1st Grade Literacy
        Classroom Teacher Kim Turner 5th Grade Math
        Classroom Teacher Michelle Shuffield ABC Preschool Literacy
        Classroom Teacher Ouida Newton 6th Grade Math
        Classroom Teacher Rhea Ann Hall 3rd Grade Literacy
        Classroom Teacher Stephanie Austin 2nd Grade Math
        Classroom Teacher Tena Roark 2nd Grade Literacy
        Community Representative Jeff Thompson Parent Math
        District-Level Professional Laura Sanders Curriculum and Assessment, Parent Facilitator math/literacy
        Non-Classroom Professional Staff Beth Evans Secretary Title I
        Non-Classroom Professional Staff Brandy Hughes Counselor Math
        Non-Classroom Professional Staff Jennifer Wentz Speech & Language Literacy
        Non-Classroom Professional Staff Terri Williams Media Specialist Literacy
        Non-Classroom Professional Staff Vicky Bennings Literacy Coach Literacy
        Parent Amy Diehl Parent Literacy
        Parent Dawn Dugan ABC Pre-K Paraprofessional Math
        Parent Jenny Wheatley Parent Literacy
        Parent Shirley Montgomery Parent Math
        Principal Tina Elliott Principal Steering