SYSTEM - AREA FINDINGS by Mrs. Schmus https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p Post bullet points for the following: 1. Strengths based on trends and patterns, 2. Challenges based on trends and patterns, 3. Student, teacher, and/or leader needs, 4. Strengths and challenges related to Sped, ED, and EL. Be prepared to share with the team. en-us 2022-05-12 08:39:30 UTC 2022-05-16 15:55:27 UTC hello@padlet.com Strength- Focus of 21-22 PLC to promote consistent process for utilizing in depth analysis of data to benefit instruction andreagoss https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185587035 2022-05-16 12:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185587035 Weakness- Lack of parent/family involvement in-person has hindered effectively building parent capacity andreagoss https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185596171 2022-05-16 12:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185596171 Weakness- Based on parent surveys- parents recommend using funds to purchase technology resources and academic materials along with requesting more in-person events allowing there to be more of a school/home connection andreagoss https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185612755 2022-05-16 12:30:17 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185612755 Strengths https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185636851 Communication Structures:
*Remind
*Social Media: Facebook, Instagram & Twitter
*Wildcat Hub
*Teachers' communication: Email, remind, newsletters, phone calls

Increased Community Involvement:
*Active PTO
*Increased business partners
*More collaboration with middle and high school through Club visits
*Volunteer participation is increasing
*Farm Grant
*Adopt a Stream & Gainesville Water Management
*STEM Grant- More visibility
*Two District TOTY's
*State TOTY finalist


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  • Strengths based on trends and patterns
    • Use of assessments aligned with curriculum standards and we have extensive data analysis  to monitor student progress, inform instruction, and improve teacher practices. 
    • We are moving towards a more academically challenging environment that is observable and more prevalent throughout our whole school.
    • Most teachers use researched based instructional practices that positively impact student learning.
  • Challenges based on trends and patterns
    • Begin to include support staff in systematic collaborative planning processes.
    • Provide opportunities for independent and collaborative real world problem solving that require decision-making and critical and creative thinking in ALL academic areas. 
    • Continue to use technology to enhance learning. 
    • Continue to encourage students to actively monitor their own progress. 
  • Student, teacher, and/or leader needs
    • Students consistently stay on-task and take responsibility for their own actions… Could PBIS help students in this area?
  • Strengths and challenges related to special education, economically disadvantaged, and English Learners

    • ]]>     2022-05-16 12:47:17 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185639138     alyson_chaffin https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185647914 Strengths: 
    ~A supportive and well-managed learning environment
    ~Strong set of rules, practices and prodecures are in place to maintain a safe ane orderly learning environment. 
    ~Strong academically challenging learning environment with active student engagement.
    ~Decline in ISS and OSS (almost cut in half)
    ~Overall student absenteeism is declining in the 6-15 day range. 
    ~Staff sick leave/other leave has declined]]>     2022-05-16 12:52:47 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185647914     Strengths https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185656831 *  Orderly and safe environment
    * Parapros are utilized for supportive instruction
    * RTI considers the WHOLE child
    * Classroom teachers provide tools and practices to aid student learning in all subgroups
    * Professional development in data analysis to make informed decisions on instructional needs including all subgroups
    * One-on-one technology that has been beneficial for focus on student needs through programs such as Zearn, IXL, etc.
    * Title I Requirements:  professional development and family engagement
    * Families have the opportunity to participate in input meetings
    *"Job-embedded" professional learning

    ]]>     2022-05-16 12:58:12 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185656831     Weakness-SIP Goal from last year- 80% of students in grades 1-3 will score in the 60th%ile or higher on MAP- Student scores ELA 28% Math 38% BEACON Grades 4-5 Data not comparable to MAP testing- 4th Grade 21% prepared for ELA & 10% prepared for math, 5th grade 14% prepared for ELA & 8% prepared for math andreagoss https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185657864 2022-05-16 12:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185657864 alyson_chaffin https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185668085 Challenges:
    ~Only some students use tools to actively monitor their own progress. 
    ~Student self-monitoring starts strong but falls off and happens sporadically throughout the school. 
    ~Lack of extensive evidence of positive interactions within all classrooms creating a culture of trust and respect.
    ~Celebrations of achievements and accomplishments are not consistently publicized within the school and community. 
    ~Lack of evidence to support college and career readiness. ]]>     2022-05-16 13:05:20 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185668085     Challenges https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185673449 * Instructional time spent on assessments
    * Scheduling conflicts  to address needs of EL, ED, and Special Education students
    * Professional learning needs are not differentiated
    * Extensive resources for the professional learning was limited (coaching, facilitators, substitute teachers)]]>     2022-05-16 13:08:27 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185673449     alyson_chaffin https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185678042 Notable trends:
    ~Staff sick leave and staff development declined while vacation leave increased.
    ~Some student increase in absenteeism for under 6 days but a decline in over 6 days.]]>     2022-05-16 13:10:57 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185678042     Challenges https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185692164 Consistent Communication of Academic Expectations throughout the year (i.e. Curriculum night, weekly/monthly newsletter outlining standards being covered, parent conference detailing where a child is and where they are expected to be at the end of the year)

    Making Academic Experiences more visible to the community: Posting more pictures/events in social media accounts, sharing what's happening in the school with the community.

    Developing more virtual learning opportunities like this year's Summer Reading (parents LOVE this experience and the flexibility) i.e. math, writing, reading decoding, etc.




    ]]>     2022-05-16 13:19:03 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185692164     Strength- Focus on implementing school-wide inquiry through the addition of a STEM connections class, schoolwide Inquiry Days, and grade-specific programs such as Genius Hour and ROAR. andreagoss https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185725194 2022-05-16 13:37:08 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185725194 Strengths beth_schmus https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185757643 *Consistently building and sustains relationships
    *School has effective systems in place
    *Data driven school leadership team
    *Performance monitoring of teachers and students
    *Common vision and mission with a very positive culture 
    *3 staff members pursuing higher education
    *2 staff members receive Canvas Certification
    *1 Staff member receiving New Teacher Training ]]>     2022-05-16 13:54:41 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185757643     Strength- 1st grade scores trending upwards in comparison to 2nd and 3rd grade scores andreagoss https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185758476 2022-05-16 13:55:07 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185758476 **Incomplete Data- Milestone, EOY assessment data to be added** andreagoss https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185759760 2022-05-16 13:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185759760 Challenges beth_schmus https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185762103 *What does Leadership standard 8  - What does a comprehensive support system look like to you?

    ]]>     2022-05-16 13:56:59 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185762103     Student, Teacher, and/or leader needs beth_schmus https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185800870 *We need to reevaluate the endorsements and certifications school-wide and identify teachers who desire further PL beyond the school walls
    *We need to identify learning needs from EOY Data PLC survey results]]>     2022-05-16 14:17:40 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185800870     Strengths and challenges related to Sped, ED, and EL beth_schmus https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185809955 *Changing of the guard for ELL - Teacher will have learning curve for academic needs and testing needs
    *Free and Reduce Lunch Forms will HAVE to be collected in order to receive free food and to maintain our Title I status!
    *SPED - We are still identifying students who will be served next year. Our caseload for 3-5 is heavy which can create a challenge for class make up and providing coach-taught classes ]]>     2022-05-16 14:22:30 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185809955     Strengths: https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185850956  * Student population has increased for multiple reasons (School of Choice)
    * Consistency of staff retention
    * Increase in identification of gifted students (focus on integration of Inquiry, Investigation, and Innovation, STEM connection class, increase of gifted and STEM endorsed teachers)
    * Use of Title I funds to promote student achievement



    ]]>     2022-05-16 14:43:07 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185850956     Challenges https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185866365 * Challenges with Covid pandemic 
    * Current ongoing economic situation





    ]]>     2022-05-16 14:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185866365     https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185982059 Make sure that our events are accessible to ELL, Economically disadvantaged and special needs students.]]> 2022-05-16 15:55:27 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_schmus/b812emjouxu2rp7p/wish/2185982059