GOAL/ACTION PLAN: Enhancing Student Literacy SCHOOL: William O.

Schaefer

 To increase the reading and writing achievement of all students at WOS by ensuring that all students If we…
have the skills needed to be independent readers, writers and thinkers. Our ultimate goal is to have
students develop a love of reading.  continue to refine our ELA expertise
regarding all components of Balanced
Literacy and ensure that our instruction is
continually based on student need
Then…
 all students will demonstrate growth in
their reading and writing

Approach Implementation Outcome

 We will ensure that Curriculum maps  Team meetings will be used to continually reflect and
are aligned with Common Core revise our units of study, as well as to look at student  Students reading and writing ability will
Standards and supported with work. improve, as evidenced
resources.  Faculty meeting time will be set aside to enable reflect  by Fountas & Pinnell Assessments
and review of current and upcoming units.  benchmark writing pieces that are
 We will continue to use formative and supported by rubrics
summative assessments to guide  Continue to provide professional development  STAR assessment
instruction opportunities that support teachers in continued growth  Fundations assessments
(PLC’s, Instructional coach, Teacher’s College, All Kinds of
 Minds).  Teachers will demonstrate an increased
 We will continue to use all components understanding of the workshop model
of balanced literacy to develop critical  We will use instructional rounds as a way to collect data through their ongoing conversations at
thinking skills. and plan next steps as a school community. team meetings, PLC’s, faculty meetings,
etc…
 We will continue to keep parents  We will have ongoing review of struggling students at CST
informed about the instructional and RTI meetings. We will provide academic intervention  Students will demonstrate an enthusiasm
program support through RTI. for reading and writing as evidenced by an
increase in their stamina, both in school
 We will continue to support students in  We will continue to work on student partnerships to and at home.
self-assessment and self-reflection support comprehension and accountable talk.
  Student rubrics and checklists will be used to move
 We will continue to build our classroom students toward independence and help them to reflect
libraries to support the units of study on their work and to create goals for themselves as
and the needs of the class. readers and writers.

 Continue to use Fundations to provide phonics instruction

 We will continue to provide additional to all students and a Double Dose to struggling students.
interventions for struggling readers and
writers with a focus on their strengths  Communication with parents will be ongoing through the
and individual needs. use of class blogs, newsletters and workshops that
 We will use conferencing as a means to provide them with ways in which they could support their
collect data, differentiate instruction children at home.
and support student achievement
GOAL/ACTION PLAN Meeting the Diverse Needs of Learners SCHOOL: William O. Schaefer

THEORY OF ACTION
 To provide students with a differentiated curriculum based on their ability, learning style and
interest in order to meet the needs of all learners. If we…

“Inspire optimism in the face of learning challenges. Discover and treasure

unique learning profiles. Eliminate humiliation, blaming and labeling of
students. Empower students to find success and leverage strengths and
affinities” (All Kinds of Minds, 2009)…

Then…

We will develop a deeper understanding of how to meet the diverse needs of

students and will be better prepared to align our instruction, resulting in
student growth.

Approach Implementation Outcome

 We will continue to grow in our  Teachers will take more ownership of RTI  We will develop a “shared belief” of how to meet the diverse learners and
understanding about RTI so we could cohort meetings by using protocols to create a school culture that values and celebrates diversity. We will see
effectively meet in cohort teams to discuss share ideas, and review student work. mindset work infused into the classroom.
students’ strengths, as well as next steps. Teachers will take turns facilitating the
meeting and documenting an intervention  Teachers will understand that “one size does not fit all” and children need a
plan. variety of experiences to come to the same understanding. As a result,
students will be able to explain what their working on as learners.

 Professional Learning Communities will  We will schedule time for PLC’s to meet.  All students will be provided with instruction that matches individual learning
focus on student centered needs, and will We will also schedule time to reflect on this needs and maximizes potential. Teachers will develop a variety of resources
explore the cycle of inquiry, thus resulting work and share successes. and units that provide opportunities for differentiation.
in student achievement.

 There will be a reduction in the number of students referred for increased

 Continue to measure progress through  Schedule collection and analysis of F&P support services.
formative and summative assessments. levels two to three times a year. Continue
to use the writing rubrics to assess students  We will see an increase in the number of students cycling out of RTI support.
and plan next steps. Instructional Rounds
will also support data collection as well as
next steps.
 Continue to use the IDE model and problem  Review and possibly revise expectations for
based projects to support differentiation. the implementation of PBL units. Utilize the
IDE consultant to support us in
strengthening this work.

 Develop our understanding of how  We will continue to support our learning of

students learn and how leveraging their a “Growth Mindset.” This work will be
strengths and affinities will support them in infused into each faculty Meeting.
their learning. (All Kinds of Minds)

 Technology can be used to differentiate  With the support of the Technology

instruction. Teacher and the GT teacher we will
continue to provide opportunities for the
integration of technology into the
 Having a better understanding of how curriculum.
second language learners acquire English
will support teachers in developing  ESL teachers will provide staff with
curriculum and clear expectations for this professional development and will be a
growing population. part of the RTI process to share strategies
that can be used in working with these
children.
 Parent support is essential for student
success. Parents need to be educated on
how we instruct, differentiate and assess  We will continue to provide information to
student learning. parents through classroom and school
blogs as well as educate parents about our
instructional program. This will be done
through FRC workshops and classroom
teacher support.
GOAL/ACTION PLAN- Provide a Respectful Learning Environment SCHOOL: William O. Schaefer

THEORY OF ACTION
 To develop the existing sense of community at WOS in order to strengthen the sense of belonging,
respect and acceptance of others. IF WE (WOS Community)…

 work together to create a climate of

warmth, inclusion and safety by
modeling and providing explicit
instruction and expectations…
THEN...
 we will sustain a school culture that
fosters acceptance, respect and
empathy;
 Students will develop skills to avoid,
manage and resolve conflict.
Approach Implementation Outcome
 There is a need to define  Revisit and revise our shared vision with the staff, specifically  Student will demonstrate ownership of their
clear expectations, focusing on clearly defining what a respectful learning behaviors as evidenced by an increase in
communicate them with environment looks like and sounds like. the number of students resolving problems
all staff and explicitly independently
teach and practice it Incorporate all the components of The Morning Meeting into our
throughout all parts of a daily schedule to develop the expectation that students will take  There will be a reduction in the number of
child’s school day. care of themselves, each other, and their classroom and school. incident referrals, especially during recess
and busing.
 Character education  We will continue to teach word of the month through read alouds,
cannot be developed by monthly assemblies and bulletin boards.
isolated lessons but must  The WOS community (staff, students and
be incorporated into the  Increase the training on Mindset and incorporate team building parents) will have a shared understanding
student’s content into this work. Mindset will be a part of every Faculty meeting so about what a respectful learning
learning. (communication learning is ongoing. environment looks like and sounds like.
and collaboration)
 Foster student leadership and give them a voice in decision  Children will not only be able to
 As part of the school making by continuing with our Student Government. communicate expectations but live them in
community, parents must their daily activities.
be informed and  Student handbook with visuals and DASA information will be
communication should be continually revised and referenced. This will be posted online  School Spirit and Pride will not just be an
ongoing. and shared with both students and parents. isolated event as evidenced by the way
students treat others.
 Continue staff development and parent education around
 Collaboration among Character Education & DASA. Class/blogs will be used to share  There will be an increase in the number of
colleagues will allow and celebrate this work with the community. teachers participating at meetings.
teachers to share ideas  Professional norms will be used at all meetings to provide
and expertise. opportunities for focused discussions in a risk free environment.
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GOAL/ACTION PLAN: Provide Student with Skills for 21 Century Learning SCHOOL: William O. Schaefer
THEORY OF ACTION:
IF WE…
 To provide students with the skills necessary to become independent
learners and critical thinkers  Develop a common understanding of what creativity is and how
we can teach it.
 To build an understanding of how technology can be a tool to support
students learning. THEN…

 To embrace a growth mindset for ourselves and our students. One that
values failure as a means to grow.  Our students will be more engaged
 Our students will have the tools be creative problem solvers that
take risk
 Our students will have the knowledge and skills to succeed as
st
effective citizens, workers and leaders in the 21 Century.

Approach Implementation Outcome

 Continue to use text based  We will have a common understanding what creativity is and how
protocols to review text that we teach it to our students.
 We need to have a common address best practices around
understanding of the creative and critical thinking,
instructional core and how it collaboration, communication.
fosters creativity and problem  Continue to train teachers in the
solving in young learners. IDE model.  We will see an increased use of technology in classrooms as a
tool to enhance instruction.
 Continue to develop PBL’s in
Science with grade level
 We need to provide students expectations.
with opportunities for  Support the work of our PLC’s.  Teachers will provide opportunities for students to engage in
collaboration with group and individual and collaborative critical thinking and problem solving.
partnership work
 Use the technology teacher and
 Students will begin to take ownership of their learning and know
the GT teacher to support
 We need to provide students technology integration. And
how to use technology to support their learning.
with access and training on provide time for this work to be
how to use technology to shared among staff.
support and enhance their  Students and staff will develop a belief that “we can grow our
learning.  Continue to support teachers in brains” through hard work and persistence.
their use of classroom blogs to
communicate with families.
 Students and staff will welcome challenges and look as failure as
a means to grow and learn.
  With the help of the Technology
 We need to support teachers teacher, support teachers in
in developing Instructional developing interactive blogs
strategies that
nurture/promote creativity
and problem solving.
 We need to give student
opportunities for autonomy
and interest based
purposeful play and
exploration.

 We need to continue to
educate parents and provide
opportunities for them to
develop an understanding of
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what 21 century skills looks
like at this level.