DINI Plan Section

ERCSD District In Need Of Improvement (DINI) Plan

Phase Three 1.1

Phase Three 1.2

Phase Three 2.1

Text Box: Phase 3: How Will We Get There? Product 3C: District Improvement Action Plan Due no later than Oct. 31, 2005

2 Year Goal (Taken from Product 2B)	Students with disabilities will improve their performance in Math to basic and above by 10% above the AYP target. Students without disabilities in basic and above in Math will increase 10% above the AYP target.				Check all that apply X Addresses teaching and learning needs of all students X Addresses needs of low-achieving students X Scientifically Based Research X Professional Development □ Internal or External Technical Assistance X Extended-Time Learning □ Parent and Community Involvement
Strategy #1.1	Use assessment data about each student to inform instructional practice
Objectives	System/Program - Teachers use data about each student to guide research-based instructional practice
	Student Experience – Learning from a variety of research-based instruction strategies improves student achievement

Activities* What actions will occur? What steps will staff take?		Resources What are the existing and new resources that will be used to accomplish the activity?	Timeline When will this activity begin and end?	Who is responsible? Who is involved? Who will take primary responsibility/ leadership? Who else need to be involved?		Monitoring implementation What evidence will be gathered to document implementation of the activity?	Requesting Title I DINI Funds Include amount if applicable	Status of Activity Insert date when completed
1.1.1 Every teacher’s building goal include (Per SAU16 Core Standards Supervision and Evaluation Document, Sections 3.4 and 3.8) Use data to modify instruction, and to provide feedback to students.		Core Standards Document Bldg. Admin.	10/05-11/05	Bldg. Admin.		Building administrators review teachers’ annual goals for Core Standards 3.4 and 3.8. Summative Evaluation	N/A	Prof. goal @ CMS 10/05 Project @ EHS 6/06-(assigned 9/05)
1.1.2 Train teachers how to access, understand and use a variety of formative and summative assessment data to modify instruction.		NWEA NECAP NHEIAP Class and Common Assessment	10/05-6/06	Bldg. Admin. DINI Facilitator Curriculum Coordinator Tech. Dept.		Professional Development Records, Summative Evaluations	N/A	NONE
1.1.3 ERCSD leads the endeavor to coordinate the use of data K-12 within SAU 16.		Data Management System	10/05-6/06	Ass’t Supt. SAU #16 Central Office		Central office to monitor Bldg. Admin. Reports	$3800.00 Salaries $290.70 FICA $600.00 food	Data Walls EHS and CMS 1/06
1.1.4 Develop feedback loop to measure the effect of teacher training on student achievement (see 1.1.2).		Data Management System	10/05-6/07	Bldg. Admin. Curriculum Coordinator DINI Facilitator		NWEA results NECAP NHEIAP Professional Dev. Forms		Jerry Frew working on matrix
1.1.5 District Improvement Facilitator position created to support implementation of DINI plan.		DINI plan	10/05-6/06	Supt. Bldg. Admin.		Evaluation completed by direct supervisor	$14000.00 salary $1071.00 FICA	8/05
1.1.6 Create, sustain, and/or improve extended learning opportunities to students based on assessment data and individual learning needs. These opportunities include Saturday Academy, Summer Enrichment Program and High School Math and Literacy Labs.		NWEA NECAP NHEIAP Class Assessment Records	10/05-6/07	Bldg. Admin. Instructional Leaders Data Strategies Team		Student attendance at extended learning programs		CMS-summer program Comm.. meeting EHS-math and lit. labs

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Text Box: Phase 3: How Will We Get There? Product 3C: District Improvement Action Plan Due no later than Oct. 31, 2005

2 Year Goal (Taken from Product 2B)	Students with disabilities will improve their performance in Math to basic and above by 10% above the AYP target. Students without disabilities in basic and above in Math will increase 10% above the AYP target.				Check all that apply X Addresses teaching and learning needs of all students X Addresses needs of low-achieving students X Scientifically Based Research X Professional Development □ Internal or External Technical Assistance □ Extended-Time Learning □ Parent and Community Involvement
Strategy #1.2	Ensure opportunities for sharing data about instructional practice and assessment
Objectives	Varied instructional practices are discussed. Instructional practices are refined/enhanced
	Best instructional practices are implemented for students

Activities* What actions will occur? What steps will staff take?		Resources What are the existing and new resources that will be used to accomplish the activity?	Timeline When will this activity begin and end?	Who is responsible? Who is involved? Who will take primary responsibility/ leadership? Who else need to be involved?		Monitoring implementation What evidence will be gathered to document implementation of the activity?	Requesting Title I DINI Funds Include amount if applicable	Status of Activity Insert date when completed
1.2.1 Superintendent will set annual theme and designate mandatory monthly time dedicated to data sharing in the district.		NECAP NWEA Common and Class Assessments	10/05	Supt. SAU #16		Agenda/Minutes from Meetings	N/A	10/05
1.2.2 Building administrators plan data sharing a minimum of two hours per month.		NECAP NWEA Common and Class Assessments	10/05-6/06	Bldg. Admin. DINI Facilitator Curriculum Coordinator		Meeting minutes from dept./team submitted to Bldg. Admin.	N/A	CMS-two times per month EHS-project work time and early release

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Text Box: Phase 3: How Will We Get There? Product 3C: District Improvement Action Plan Due no later than Oct. 31, 2005

2 Year Goal (Taken from Product 2B)	Students with disabilities will improve their performance in Math to basic and above by 10% above the AYP target. Students without disabilities in basic and above in Math will increase 10% above the AYP target.				Check all that apply X Addresses teaching and learning needs of all students X Addresses needs of low-achieving students □ Scientifically Based Research X Professional Development X Internal or External Technical Assistance □ Extended-Time Learning □ Parent and Community Involvement
Strategy #2.1	Uncover and eliminate all inconsistencies within the professional development approval process and supervision and evaluation process
Objectives	Pro Dev. goals are developed to include student outcomes Pro Dev activities are targeted toward student outcomes
	Each student is exposed to a variety of research based instructional strategies

Activities* What actions will occur? What steps will staff take?		Resources What are the existing and new resources that will be used to accomplish the activity?	Timeline When will this activity begin and end?	Who is responsible? Who is involved? Who will take primary responsibility/ leadership? Who else need to be involved?		Monitoring implementation What evidence will be gathered to document implementation of the activity?	Requesting Title I DINI Funds Include amount if applicable	Status of Activity Insert date when completed
2.1.1 Clarify professional development approval processes and procedures and supervision and evaluation processes and procedures.		New professional development form Prof. Dev. Committee	10/05-6/06	Central Office Ass’t. Supt. DINI Facilitator Curriculum Coordinator Bldg. Admin.		Minutes of administrators’ meeting to review these processes.	N/A	New district form in place Ongoing process during the year
2.1.2 Building level meetings clarify and promote consistency as it relates to the professional development processes and procedures.		Supervision Model Observation Template	10/05-6/06	Building Principals All staff with supervisory responsibilities		Share sample evaluations for consistency.	N/A	EHS-NONE CMS-reviewed observ. form & discussed at admin. meetings
2.1.3 Create, during the 06/07 master plan process, efficient systems to support administrators in consistent implementation of above.		Master Plan Committee Current	10/06-6/07	SAU # 16 Ass’t Supt. Professional Development Committee		Revised master plan	N/A	HOLD
2.1.4 Review the administrative structures at each building asking how can all administrative positions be organized to ensure consistency in supervision and evaluation that leads to increased student achievement.		SAU #16 Central Office Staff Bldg. Admin. DINI Facilitator Curriculum Coordinator	10/05-6/06	Building Principals		Report to the DINI Committee Representative	N/A	CMS-admin. new Eval./obs. Structure EHS-transition comm.. reviewing

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Text Box: Phase 3: How Will We Get There? Product 3C: District Improvement Action Plan Due no later than Oct. 31, 2005

2 Year Goal (Taken from Product 2B)	Students with disabilities will improve their performance in Math to basic and above by 10% above the AYP target. Students without disabilities in basic and above in Math will increase 10% above the AYP target.				Check all that apply □ Addresses teaching and learning needs of all students X Addresses needs of low-achieving students □ Scientifically Based Research □ Professional Development X Internal or External Technical Assistance □ Extended-Time Learning □ Parent and Community Involvement
Strategy #3.1	Ensure SPED staff and regular education staff share responsibility for the learning of each student with special needs
Objectives	System/Program - Regular and special ed. teachers will collaborate to ensure the development and implementation and evaluation of the IEP
	Student Experience - The educational needs of each student with special needs are met.

Activities* What actions will occur? What steps will staff take?		Resources What are the existing and new resources that will be used to accomplish the activity?	Timeline When will this activity begin and end?	Who is responsible? Who is involved? Who will take primary responsibility/ leadership? Who else need to be involved?		Monitoring implementation What evidence will be gathered to document implementation of the activity?	Requesting Title I DINI Funds Include amount if applicable	Status of Activity Insert date when completed
3.1.1 Train professional employees in reality of the legislation.		District Director of SPED	10/05-6/06	Ass’t Supt. Bldg. Admin. District Dir. SPED		Professional Development Forms	N/A	NONE
3.1.2 Train professional employees to use the technology for writing IEP’s.		District Director of SPED Tech. Dept. Related NH Tech. System	10/05-6/06	Building Principals Ass’t. Supt. District Dir. SPED		Professional Development Forms IEP’S	N/A	NONE

*For each strategy, make sure you consider activities related to professional development and parent/community involvement

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Text Box: Phase 3: How Will We Get There? Product 3C: District Improvement Action Plan Due no later than Oct. 31, 2005

2 Year Goal (Taken from Product 2B)	Students with disabilities will improve their performance in Math to basic and above by 10% above the AYP target. Students without disabilities in basic and above in Math will increase 10% above the AYP target.				Check all that apply X Addresses teaching and learning needs of all students X Addresses needs of low-achieving students □ Scientifically Based Research □ Professional Development □ Internal or External Technical Assistance □ Extended-Time Learning □ Parent and Community Involvement
Strategy #3.2	Across the system, utilize talents of special education staff who could help each student.
Objectives	System/Program - All staff collaborate to ensure the development and implementation of lessons that include accommodations that meet the learning needs of each student
	Student Experience - The educational needs of each student are met.

Activities* What actions will occur? What steps will staff take?		Resources What are the existing and new resources that will be used to accomplish the activity?	Timeline When will this activity begin and end?	Who is responsible? Who is involved? Who will take primary responsibility/ leadership? Who else need to be involved?		Monitoring implementation What evidence will be gathered to document implementation of the activity?	Requesting Title I DINI Funds Include amount if applicable	Status of Activity Insert date when completed
3.2.1 Train teachers to understand and use a variety of accommodations to modify instruction. (Accommodations apply to each student)		DOE NECAP Accommoda-tions list SPED Staff Regular Ed. Staff	10/05-6/06	Bldg. Admin. Curriculum Coordinator DINI Facilitator		Staff Development Records Agenda and meeting minutes	N/A	CMS-NECAP Training EHS-NONE
3.2.2 Create, sustain and/or improve structures that ensure collaboration among all prof. employees.		Review existing models of structures	10/05-6/07	Building Admin. DINI Facilitator		Structure created	N/A	CMS &EHS-use co-teaching model

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Text Box: Phase 3: How Will We Get There? Product 3C: District Improvement Action Plan Due no later than Oct. 31, 2005

2 Year Goal (Taken from Product 2B)	Students with disabilities will improve their performance in Math to basic and above by 10% above the AYP target. Students without disabilities in basic and above in Math will increase 10% above the AYP target.				Check all that apply X Addresses teaching and learning needs of all students X Addresses needs of low-achieving students X Scientifically Based Research X Professional Development X Internal or External Technical Assistance □ Extended-Time Learning □ Parent and Community Involvement
Strategy #3.3	Provide professional development and resources for teachers to teach literacy and numeracy across the curriculum.
Objectives	System/Program -All teachers are aware and equipped to teach numeracy and literacy and appreciate the importance of teaching this across the curriculum.
	Student Experience - Students experience connections across all subjects.

Activities* What actions will occur? What steps will staff take?		Resources What are the existing and new resources that will be used to accomplish the activity?	Timeline When will this activity begin and end?	Who is responsible? Who is involved? Who will take primary responsibility/ leadership? Who else need to be involved?		Monitoring implementation What evidence will be gathered to document implementation of the activity?	Requesting Title I DINI Funds Include amount if applicable	Status of Activity Insert date when completed
3.3.1 Provide training in reading and writing strategies to all teachers, and ensure the implementation of these strategies in lesson plans.		Reading across content areas consultant NELMS	10/05-6/07	Bldg. Admin. Curriculum Coordinator DINI Facilitator SAU #16 Ass’t Supt. Consultants		Lesson plans will show use of these strategies. Do instructional observation to confirm use of strategies.	$750.00- 1 day NELMS	10/21-SAU in-service day
3.3.2 Create, sustain, and/or improve structure for teachers to work with each other to incorporate math and literacy in learning.		Release time using permanent subs. and regular education aids.	10/05-6/06	Bldg. Admin. Curriculum Coordinator DINI Facilitator		Minutes of meetings. Instructional observation to confirm use of lesson plans.	N/A	In progress-curric. template work provide some opportunities
3.3.3 Create list of math and literacy standards that are incorporated across the curriculum.		NH Frameworks Grade Span and Grade Level Expectations	10/05-6/06	Curriculum Coordinator Tech. Dept.		The list will be disseminated and used in lesson plans. There is evidence of use in student artifacts.	N/A	List Complete 11/05

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Text Box: Phase 3: How Will We Get There? Product 3C: District Improvement Action Plan Due no later than Oct. 31, 2005

2 Year Goal (Taken from Product 2B)	Students with disabilities will improve their performance in Math to Basic and above by 10% above the AYP target. Students without disabilities in basic and above in math will increase by 10% above the AYP target.				Check all that apply X Addresses teaching and learning needs of all students X Addresses needs of low-achieving students X Scientifically Based Research X Professional Development □ Internal or External Technical Assistance □ Extended-Time Learning X Parent and Community Involvement
Strategy #4.1	District clarifies expectations for student learning and curriculum standards-appropriate to building and grade level.
Objectives	System/Program - Align curriculum to school wide expectations and standards
	Student Experience - Each student will experience consistent and challenging curriculum.

Activities* What actions will occur? What steps will staff take?		Resources What are the existing and new resources that will be used to accomplish the activity?	Timeline When will this activity begin and end?	Who is responsible? Who is involved? Who will take primary responsibility/ leadership? Who else need to be involved?		Monitoring implementation What evidence will be gathered to document implementation of the activity?	Requesting Title I DINI Funds Include amount if applicable	Status of Activity Insert date when completed
4.1.1Teachers will use expectations and curriculum standards to plan instruction in order to create consistent and high expectations for students by integrating grade span expectations into student expectations.		NH Grade Span Expectations Student Expectations	10/05-6/07	Bldg. Admin. Curriculum Coordinator		Final Document that reflects the integration	N/A	Ongoing at CMS & EHS
4.1.2 Train staff in the use of common assessments creating an understanding of common assessments.		Curriculum Coordinator ASCD Resources NELMS resources	10/05-6/07	Bldg. Admin. Curriculum Coordinator SAU #16 Central Office		Completion of Professional Development Form	N/A	EHS-midterms Finals CMS-NONE
4.1.3 Faculties adoption of building specific student learning expectations.		Student Expectations and NH Grade Span Expectations	10/05-6/07	Bldg. Admin.		Adopted Student Expectations	N/A	CMS &EHS little progress
4.1.4 Teachers incorporate learning expectations into lesson plans.		Differentiated Instruction Training	10/05-6/07	Bldg. Admin. Curriculum Coordinator DINI Facilitator		Documentation of Training	N/A	Template work on-going
4.1.5 Create feedback mechanism to teachers regarding consistent use of expectations and standards in lessons and/or units.		Peer Instruction Review Team	10/05-6/07	Bldg. Admin. Ass’t. Supt. Curriculum Coordinator DINI Facilitator		Creation of Peer Instruction Review Team	N/A	CMS & EHS observ. and eval.
4.1.6 Communicate the “why” for this District in Need of Improvement Plan to all faculty, parents and community members.		Website Newsletters Phone System Open House Night “Update” Program Public Relations Consultant	10/05-6/07	Bldg. Admin. DINI Facilitator		Documentation of Community and Parent Communication-Articles, Newsletters, Website postings, program presentations	$1400.00 Public relations consultant	Plan presented to CMS and EHS staff On website CMS open house
4.1.7 Formulate and implement a plan to map the district curriculum to ensure the stated curriculum becomes the enacted curriculum.		Survey of Enacted Curriculum	10/05-6/07	Curriculum Coordinator SAU #16 Central Office		Completed Survey by 215 teachers	$2150.00 Survey $69.93 Shipping	Initial contact made with Diana Nunnaley

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