Reading EL - School Plan 2000 - 2001 School LAND Trust Program

School:
Reading EL

SCHOOL INFORMATION

The committee viewed the video "Using the Trust."

Yes

Duration of the plan:
Single year

Areas of academic need addressed by the plan:
 Fine Arts
 Foreign Language
 Health
 Technology Instruction
 Mathematics
 Science
 Social Studies

School Plan description:
Teachers will emphasize instruction and rehearsal of reading comprehension, math computation, and math applications through the integration of technology in their instructional process. (Please see 'Full Description of Plan' for software details.) Teachers will facilitate technology in their instruction by using CCC/ILS in one of three full-sized technology labs for at least forty minutes per day, four days a week. Level Two: All classrooms will have a mini-lab with at least four computers on which they will alternate students for language arts, math and science and keyboarding. Tools being used will include CCC, Accelerated Reader, Internet research and selected software titles.

Detailed description:
School implementors and contacts: Reading Elementary 801-299-2030 Craig Poll, principal, cpoll@admin.readel.k12.ut.us Dena Call, TSA, dcall@admin.readel.k12.ut.us Many of the below described goals and objectives are close to being in place. We are in the middle of the second year of our strategic plan. The Trust Lands grant will allow us to move ahead faster with the installation of classroom mini-labs, the needed upgrade to existing computer labs, and further staff development. The full plan is listed below. Teacher connections: Tools for Teachers: Teachers will emphasize instruction and rehearsal of reading, comprehension, math computation, and math applications. In addition to use of district-adopted textbooks and assessment, our three technology labs will use Accelerated Reader, Star Reading Comprehension Testing, Curriculum Computer Corporation's Integrated Learning System, (CCC/ILS) The Amazing Writing Machine, Internet, email, keyboarding, and other technology driven programs to support classroom instruction of core curriculum. We will use Accelerated Reader and the CCC/ILS for reinforcing and monitoring progressof core concepts. Annual growth will be shown through pre and post Star, CCC/ILS, and State End of Level tests. An integral part of our technology plan is continued staff development. Stipends, using funds from Career Ladder, will be given to teachers who receive additional technology inservice and integrate it into their classrooms. Each classroom will be equipped with mini-labs with the following minimum standards: Pentium II, 300 Mz, 32 MB of RAM, 4 MB video RAM, 4 GB hard drive, all linked to the school LAN and district WAN. This will enable teachers to reach the communication and curricular goals we have written. This will be a two-year funding priority. Teachers will use CCC/ILS in one of three full-sized technology labs for at least forty minutes per day, four days a week. The next level of involvement will be additional teachers who will be equipped with mini-labs in their classrooms. These teachers will use the mini labs to help reach curricular goals by individualizing instruction and/or using technology support in center rotations (Teachers interested in being a pilot for this model during the first year are required to write a mini grant, outlining interest, commitment, and goals.) We anticipate all classrooms will have mini-labs as staff members become more familiar/comfortable/astute in maximizing the potential of technology in their classrooms. Classroom teachers will have better capacity to meet our school's overall goals to enhance/enrich/support a core curriculum, improve communication with parents, and provide critical assessment data for students. In addition to this business partnership, PTA members and other parent volunteers will be assisting teachers with independent reading, working in the Accelerated Reader lab and in publishing student results in the school newsletter. Educational Goals Tools for Teachers: All staff will monitor and communicate student progress. Technology will expedite communication and feedback between students, teachers, and parents. CCC/ILS management system makes the generation of progress reports easy for parents/students to understand and for teachers to prepare. Classroom Connections: Tools for Teaching: Regular classroom instruction will be enhanced/reinforced through the use of technology. A significant component of our technology plan is to have pilot teachers/classes implement the CCC/ILS program. Using the end-of-level test results over the past three years, we have identified four curricular goals which we plan to emphasize. In addition, we will improve keyboarding skills. 1. Grades 1-2 will increase their reading attack and math computation skills by 1.5 years as measured by the CCC/ILS pre and post testing. 2. Grades 1-6 will increase by 10% the number of students who are testing at or above 'BASIC' on EOL Reading Comprehension Test. 3. Grades 3-6 will increase by 8% the number of students who are testing at or above 'BASIC' on EOL Math Computation Test. 4. Grades 3-6 will increase by 8% the number of students who are testing at or above 'BASIC' on EOL Math Application Test. 5 . Grades 3 -4 will improve keyboarding speed and accuracy by 20%; students in grades 5-6 by 15%. Instructional objectives Student Connections: Learn by Doing: Direct teaching instruction will be used in every classroom to introduce and reinforce core curriculum concepts. Additionally, students will rehearse/practice core concepts in the areas of reading comprehension, math computation, and math application at students' individual instructional levels in a technology lab for a minimum of forty minutes per day, four days a week. Our expectation is that CCC/ILS will be the instrument to help reach these goals. The classroom teacher will be the learning lab instructor, with support from our school STS, SysOps, lab assistants, and inservice through media as defined in the inservice section. Accelerated Reader will be key to improved reading comprehension. The depth of instruction, high interest materials, student projects, and close monitoring of student progress by CCC/ILS will assist not only the children who learn easily, but also those who, when taught using traditional teaching methods, consistently test below basic. All classes will visit a technology learning lab a minimum of four times each week throughout the year to work on ISL/core driven curriculum. During these times the classroom teacher or a lab assistant will help students work to improve math and reading proficiency. Explanation of Technology Links to Goals and Objectives Classroom Connections: Accelerated Reader and CCC/ILS are computer-based programs which provide immediate feedback to child, parent and teacher. Math programs provide a rich menu of application problems - some with a natural 'School to Career' connection, and will develop problem-solving strategies and provide real-world applications of learning. The immediate feedback on computational skill rehearsals will alert both teacher and student of the need to re-teach or enrich. As computational skills become more precise, accuracy of math application problems will also improve. Language arts software includes authentic literature and high interest content reading that mirrors real life, and develops critical thinking, and writing abilities. Technology will provide daily monitoring of new concepts, track learning patterns, alert teachers to problem areas, and show annual growth. CCC/ELS will adjust the content to each student's specific learning needs. Struggling students and accelerated students will all be working at a self-paced, suitable rate, moving ahead as quickly as is appropriate. Maximum growth will be achieved as students work in these programs at their individual instructional level. Teacher Connections: Accelerated Reader and STAR Testing provide feedback/reports for teachers, students, and parents. As teachers monitor reading logs and AR testing, they will be able to recommend specific reading levels of instruction and practice for each student. CCC/ILS systems reports will help teachers keep progress visible and focused, monitoring levels in reading and math in their comprehensive, individualized instruction. CCC/ILS reports will be a current indicator of how students are doing on a daily basis. Using this software will help the teacher ensure that students will not be skipping/missing pivotal reading and math concepts. Reports also provide a summary of time on task for each child, which will enable teachers to more closely monitor students who are in greatest need of their attention. Staff Development Plan to Achieve Goals and Objectives Tools for Teachers/Teaching: 1 . We will purchase five days of staff development from CCC to be used throughout the first year of installation. Pilot teachers will receive complete instruction which will enable them to train peers. 2. CCC and Accelerated Reader both provide telephone technical support when immediate help is needed. 3. Teachers have been given an introductory inservice from a National Accelerated Reader trainer. As we become proficient with basic aspects of Accelerated Reader, additional training will be provided throughout the year. 4. Staff members will be challenged to become more technologically literate and implement knowledge to improve student outcomes. Stipends will be offered to teachers who increase technology skills and implement new practices into their classrooms, A menu of classes, based on teacher request and need, will be provided. 5. Opportunities for inservice classes will be offered during the school day, after/before school, and at the District Technology labs, These will be prioritized by our ETI Committee, based on school needs, goals, and our staff technology survey.

Estimated School LAND Trust funds for 2000-2001:
$5912

Other revenue sources:

Proposed Financial Plan

Computers / Equipment / Repairs / Maintenance
$5912

Textbooks / Supplies / Software / Audiovisual
$0

Salaries / Benefits / Professional Development
$0

Travel / Admissions / Printing
$0

Explanation:

TOTAL
$5912

An accountability program has been developed for the school strategic plan?
Yes

Relationship of this plan to the school strategic plan.
Part of our school's overall goal is to enhance/enrich/support core curriculum, improve communication with parents, and provide critical assessment data for students. Based upon end-of-level testing over the last three years, a major portion of our school's technology strategic plan is to emphasize instruction and rehearsal of reading, comprehension, math computation, and math applications. This plan is an attempt to provide a multi modal approach to enhancing student learning in our identified areas.

Accountability measures to be used.
 Stanford Achievement Test (SAT/9e)
 End-of-Level or End-of-Course Tests
 Performance Assessment
 Other Assessment or measurements

  Letters to your local school board, governor, state senator, representatives, congressional delegation, and State School Board
  Letter to the editor of the newspaper
  Local school newsletter
  School Assembly
  Articles in local newspaper
  Radio/TV
  Other - description

Committee: 

Chair: Craig Poll    
Treasurer: Pam Taggart
Principal: Craig Poll  Cpoll@admin.readel.davis.k12.ut.us
Teacher: Dalyn VanTussenbrook  dvantussenbrook@admin.readel.davis.k12.ut.us
Teacher: Dena Call  dcall@admin.readel.davis.k12.ut.us
Teacher: Dena Lee Call  Dcall@admin.readel.davis.k12.ut.us
Teacher: Lisa Wall  lwall@admin.readel.davis.k12.ut.us
Parent: Carolee Tanner  
Parent: Dave Sheldon  dsheldon6@aol.com
Parent: Diana Barnett  
Parent: Kayla Jesse  KBJ.Farmington@Juno.com
Parent: LaVon Newbold  
Parent: Maridel Kmetzsh  
Others: 

Name: Craig Poll

Email: cpoll@admin.readel.davis.k12.ut.us

School's identified most critical academic need.

How academic improvement was measured
We have not yet completed a year in this grant, but mid year results of STAR follow: Grade 7/00 Grade Level 1/01 Grade Level Average Gain 2 2.45 3.28 .83 3 3.45 4.48 1.03 4 4.92 5.65 .70 5 5.90 6.55 .65 6 6.98 7.75 .78 2-6 4.74 5.54 .80 We are anxious to see results from STAR, EOL, and SAT as more time goes by.

Most successful part of the plan.
a. Student's growth on CCC and AR Reports has been dramatic. Improvement has been consistent for below average students, ESL students, and above average students. b. Reports from each software program are giving teachers very current and specific information about each student. This information helps guide instruction in classrooms. It also gives parents specific feedback for areas needing support. Individualized homework is easy to print with CCC/ILS. We are excited about the availability of Learning.Com programs available for parents to see and use on internet with their children at home. c. The most exciting part of our 5-year plan is the opportunity students have to work with state-of-the-art software three or four times each week. Student growth has been dramatic. Teacher reports have made planning instruction more effective.

What did not work as well as expected.
Learning.Com is working closely with us to work out 'bugs' in their software. Time and great customer support is taking care of this problem.

How the plan was publicized.
Our community has been kept notified of our plan and student progress through SEP conferences, school newsletter, PTA Executive and Board Meetings and through Community Council Meetings. We also use our school marquee to announce student progress.

Letters about the impact of your program on your students are crucial to continued funding to your school. Please check and enter the last name of the individuals to whom you sent letters where a space is provided:

 Governor
 State Senators(s):  Steeleand
 State Representative(s):  Garnand
 U.S. Senators
 U.S. Representative:  
 Local School Board
 State Board of Education

Name: Dena Lee Call

Phone Number: 801-402-1750

Email: dcall@admin.readel.davis.k12.ut.us

Trust funds received by your school 2000-2001: $ 22064