HomeMy WebLinkAboutJJ Council 11/05/2019School Council Meeting
November 5th, 2019 Cc
JORDAN/JACKSON SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
2018 - 2020
School Improvement Plan
1. We will provide a high quality curriculum and instructional program designed to engage
all learners.
Strategic Initiatives
1.1 Implement the Benchment Assessment System comprehensively to determine
Students' instructional reading level.
1.2 Implement structures and routines workshop model small group instruction.
1.3 Refine Math common assessments
1.4 Implement structures and routines of math workshop model small group instruction
1.5 Foster collaboration between Second/Third Grade teachers to ensure a cohesive
Transition for students from the Core Literacy :Model to the Workshop Model.
2. We will proactively provide for the evolving academic, social and emotional needs of all
students and staff.
Strategic Initiatives
2.1 Support staff through building -based curriculum and instructional initiatives.
2.2 Enhance and expand inquiry and problem -based learning opportunities.
2.3 Combine best teaching practices with the power of digital tools to inspire, empower,
and engage all students.
School Council Discussion
Reading - transition to Fountas and Pinnell
What does that look like? How do we assess our progress?
Look at how other schools have transitioned
Technology to collaborate, provide the link to the digital plan
Digital Tools - link for families
Common Assessment - what types of assessment?
Math
Support for families regarding language.
Newsletter, preview of vocabulary terms, provide sample problems
Provide the link to the Pearson envisions site
3. We will foster a culture of collaboration with students and their families to enrich student
Learning.
Strategic Initiatives:
3.1 Support families with the implementation of the new Literacy model and Phase II of
envision Math 2.0.
School Council Discussion
Objective 3.1 Culture of Collaboration
What does this mean?
Passive info provision vs two way dialogue with families
Objective 3.2 Increase family awareness of wrap -around services.
Proactive Plan to Communicate
How to identify at risk families?
Mode of Communication
Use of previous parent survey information?
4. We will promote a positive school culture by fostering an environment of collaboration
and continual learning for all students and staff.
Objective 4.1 Is this increasing time together or a way to adopt and use best practices?
Committee sharing to larger staff?
What are the long-term goals?
Objective 4.2 How do student council members act as representatives for all of the
students?
Creating an actionable blueprint for what the council produces
Reviewed MCAS Data and trend analysis
Compared District/School Data to DART Districts