DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN

Holland Independent School District

2009-2010

Mission Statement

The Holland Independent School District, in partnership with parents and community, will provide a quality education for all students, empowering them to pursue productive and fulfilling lives in an ever-changing, interdependent world.

DISTRICT DECISION-MAKING COMMITTEE

Cindy Gunn, Chairperson

Shane Downing – Elementary School Principal

Janet Frazier – Bowman Middle School Principal

Britt Gordon – High School Principal

Melany Cearley – Asst. Principal/Counselor

Jan Ramthun-Primary Teacher

Nissa Johnson – Primary Teacher

Renee Marshall- Elementary Teacher

Vickie Malone- Elementary Teacher

Theresa Valdez– Middle School Teacher

Kelly Taisler– Middle School Teacher

Priscilla Cortez– High School Teacher

Laura Wiley– High School Paraprofessional

PARENTS

Randy Evans

Jill Marwitz

Frank Pajestka

BUSINESS/COMMUNITY

Gabriel Medina

Michael Kurtz

Doris Lange

Doug Moon

COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT (TIA 12)

Holland Independent School District conducted comprehensive needs assessments based on AEIS data such as TAKS performance, attendance rates, dropout rates, and SAT/ACT data. In addition, for general education and for special programs, the data were disaggregated for all population groups, including male and female. Individual student’s strengths and weaknesses were identified by disaggregating TAKS data by grade level, subject area, and objectives.

The needs assessment also consisted of identifying needs for all subject areas, grade levels, and each special program considering the six areas of decision making (planning, curriculum/instruction, staffing, staff development, school organization, budgeting) and through the Effective Schools Correlates (Instructional Leadership, Instructional Focus, High Expectations, School Climate, and Parental Involvement). The elementary school is a Title I, Part A Schoolwide campus based on 52% of low income students. The middle school is a Title I, Part A Schoolwide campus based on the feeder pattern.

Surveys were disseminated to all faculty, staff, and parents, including business and community representatives serving on the district and campus improvement committees. District and campus improvement plans from the 2008-09 school year were reviewed and revised based on the achievement of specific goals and objectives. As a result, the 2009-10 district and campus improvement plans reflect all of the aforementioned needs in order to improve student performance.

Goal #1

All student groups taking the TAKS reading, writing, math, science and social student tests will meet or exceed the state standard of 90% passing by the year 2010 to achieve a district rating of Exemplary.

STRATEGIES	PERSONS RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCES	FORMATIVE EVALUATIONS	TIMELINES	SUMMATIVE EVALUATIONS
Disaggregate TAKS Reading objectives and focus on weaknesses as listed below: (TIA13) Grade 3 Basic Understanding 91% Grade 4 Using Strategies to analyze 85% Grade 5 Applying Critical Thinking 86% Grade 6 Applying Knowledge of Lit Elements 83% Grade 7 · Applying Critical Thinking Skills 85% · Using strategies to Analyze 85% Grade 8 Using Strategies to Analyze 90% Grade 9 · Basic Understanding 90% · Minimum of 1 on short answer questions	Classroom teachers Principals	AEIS data Summary Reports Teachers Target Reading	Lesson plans AEIS-IT Analysis Benchmark tests	Weekly June November, January, March	TAKS Reading
Implement the following initiatives/activities to address Reading weaknesses below 85% mastery: (TIA13)	Literacy Coordinator				TAKS Reading
· Guided Reading (Elementary) · Focus on critical thinking	Classroom teachers	ARI funds
§ District spelling curriculum (Elementary)	Classroom teachers	Local funds
STRATEGIES	PERSONS RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCES	FORMATIVE EVALUATIONS	TIMELINES	SUMMATIVE EVALUATIONS
§ Reading Recovery (Elementary) § Focus on Nonfiction (MS and HS) § Time of Kids and National Geographic, etc. § Cross Curriculum Reading (HS)	Reading Recovery Teachers	Title I, Part A Title II CSR funds SCE funds $15,513. FTE=0.5	Running records	6 weeks
§ Literacy Groups (Elementary)	RR Teachers	Title I, Part A	DRA	6 weeks
§ Accelerated Reader (Elementary, Middle) § Target Writing Short Answer(HS)		Title I, Part A SCE $2,322	STAR Report	6 weeks
§ Accelerated Vocabulary Program(Elementary, Middle) § Critical Thinking Focus of morning(Elem)			STAR Report Progress Reports Teacher-made tests	6 weeks 3 weeks
§ Reading Lab (K-1)	RR Teachers	Title I, Part A			Primary Reading Assessment
§ Neo2 Reading Renaissance	Principals	Title XIV			TAKS Reading
§ Dyslexia services		Local funds	Neihaus Assessment	6 weeks
§ After-school tutoring (All levels)		SCE funds $3,500.	Item Analysis Progress Reports	3 weeks
§ Reading classes: Grades 6-8 (Middle School)		Title I, Part A SCE Funds Supplies $1000 SCE funds $26,279. FTE=0.66	Lesson plans Progress reports Benchmark tests	Weekly 3 weeks November, January, March	Longitudinal data
§ TAKS Reinforcement Activity Period (Middle School and High School)		SCE $1,500	Item Analysis Progress Reports	3 weeks
§ Alternative Book Reviews		Local funds	Reports, Projects
§ Writer’s Workshop (Elementary)		Local funds Consultant	Primary Reading and Writing Assessment	August, December
§ Critical Thinking Skills and Current Events (All Level)		Local Funds	Lessons Plans	Weekly
STRATEGIES	PERSONS RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCES	FORMATIVE EVALUATIONS	TIMELINES	SUMMATIVE EVALUATIONS
§ Consistently implement the pre-referral process when necessary		Local funds	CAP Matrix	Daily
§ Grand Central Station (High School)		SCE funds $2000	Progress Reports	Weekly	TAKS Reading
§ Purchase videos to increase language and experiences	Principal	Local. State	Student success	Weekly	TAKS Reading
§ Ongoing Situation Drills for Higher Level Thinking	Teachers			Weekly
§ Additional Implementation of short answer type questions (Elem)	Teachers			Weekly
§ Spanish Class	Teachers			All Year
Staff development and follow up Reading Renaissance Conference (2 teachers per campus plus librarian Reading Recovery Conference (14 teachers) Balance Literacy Conference First Grade Conference (6 teachers) TLA Conference (Librarian) Implement new writing curriculum Vertical Teaming Opportunities Gifted and Talented Workshops New Science curriculum (To aid w/non-fiction reading) Reading Renaissance Enterprise Training		Local Funds Title XIV Title II, Part A Title XIV	Staff Development calendar Agendas/sign-in sheets Lesson plans	August As scheduled Weekly

STRATEGIES	PERSONS RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCES	FORMATIVE EVALUATIONS	TIMELINES	SUMMATIVE EVALUATIONS
Disaggregate TAKS Math objectives Gd.3 and focus on weaknesses below 92%,Gd. 4 and focus on weaknesses below 85%, Gd. 5 and focus on weaknesses below 90%, Gd.6 and focus on weaknesses below 80%,Gd. 7 and focus on weaknesses below 80%, Gd. 8 and focus on weaknesses below 75%and (Gds,6-8)below 80% mastery. (TIA13) Numbers, Operations, and Quantitative Reasoning 4 Patterns, Relationships, and Algebraic Reasoning 4,6,7 Geometry and Spatial Reasoning 4 Concepts and Uses of Measurement 4, 5,6,7,8 Probability and Statistics 4,5,7 Mathematical Processes and Tools 3,4 Disaggregate TAKS Math objectives Grade 9 focus on weaknesses below75% ,Grade 10 focus on weaknesses below 67% and Grade 11 focus on weaknesses below 79% mastery. (TIA13) Functional Relationships 9,10 Properties and Attributes of Functions 10 Linear Functions 11 Linear Equations and Inequalities 10 Quadratics 10 6. Geometric Relationships11 7. Two and Three Dimensional Representations 10 8. Measurements and Similarities 9,10, 9. Percents/Proportions 9,10,11 10. Mathematical Processes 9,11	Classroom Teachers and Principals	AEIS data Grade-level Summary reports Teachers	Lesson plans AEIS-IT Analysis Benchmark tests	Weekly September November, January, March	TAKS Math

STRATEGIES		PERSONS RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCES	FORMATIVE EVALUATIONS	TIMELINES	SUMMATIVE EVALUATIONS
	Implement initiatives and strategies to address Math weaknesses below 75% mastery. (TIA13)	Classroom Teachers and Principals				TAKS Math MAT-8
· Saxon Math (K-5) Accelerated Curriculum			Local funds	AEIS-IT Analysis Benchmark tests	September November, January, March
· Student Support/Inclusion (All levels)			Local funds	Mastery charts	Daily
· Accelerated Math (Elementary) Math Facts in a Flash			Local funds Special Ed. funds	AEIS-IT Analysis Benchmark tests	September November, January, March
· Science Application (Elementary, Middle School, High School)			Local funds	Lesson plans	Weekly
· Differentiated instructional strategies (All levels)				Lesson plans Principal walk-throughs	Weekly Daily
Grand Central Station ( H.S)			Local funds	Lesson Plans	6 weeks	Progress of student success - May
· Agile Minds (7-12) McDougal-Littell(6-11)			HS Allotment Title XIV	AEIS-IT Agile Assessment diagnostics Benchmark	Sept., 6-weeks Nov.,Jan.,March
· Art - Geometry applications, measurement (2,3,6,7,8)			Local	Benchmark	Nov., Jan., March
· Buckle down and other TAKS curriculum support material Region IV Step-Up to TAKS After School Tutoring for At Risk Grade 2 Region XX Taks M material (3)		Teachers	Local	Quizzes, classwork, lesson plans	Weekly

STRATEGIES	PERSONS RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCES	FORMATIVE EVALUATIONS	TIMELINES	SUMMATIVE EVALUATIONS
· Math Improvement TEKS Reinforcement Class and Activity Period (High School) 2^nd Additional math class available (7-11)		Supplies SCE funds $10,006. FTE=0.21	Classroom portfolio Lesson plans	6 weeks Weekly
· Module Applications Low teacher-pupil ratio Frequent assessments Individual learning styles		SCE funds $6,856. FTE=0.2	Progress reports Report cards	3 weeks 6 weeks
Consistently implement the pre-referral process when necessary		Local funds	CAP Matrix	Daily
· Math Tutorials (all campuses)	Classroom Teachers	SCE funds $3,000 FTE=1	Progress reports	3 weeks
· Graphing Calculator Applications Utilize TI 83 or 84 Plus calculators		HS Allotment	Lesson Plans Report Cards	6 weeks	TAKS Math
Grand Central Station (High School)		SCE funds $2000	Progress Reports	Weekly	TAKS Math
All 9^th grade take Algebra I		Local	Report Card	6 weeks
Computer programs/computers for TAKS review (H.S.)		Local/state/federal funds	Progress Reports, TAKS results	Weekly	TAKS Math
Analysis of released TAKS test questions	Classroom Teachers			September
Singing in Math 6-8	Classroom Teachers			Throughout School year
STRATEGIES	PERSONS RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCES	FORMATIVE EVALUATIONS	TIMELINES	SUMMATIVE EVALUATIONS
Staff development and follow-up (TIA15) Critical Thinking Workshop (Step Up to TAKS) C.A.M.T (9 teachers) Middle School Conference Agile Minds Training		SCE funds $1,250 Local/Title II, Part A Funds Title XIV HS Allotment	Staff development calendar Agendas/sign-in sheets Lesson plans	August As scheduled Weekly

STRATEGIES	PERSONS RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCES	FORMATIVE EVALUATIONS	TIMELINES	SUMMATIVE EVALUATIONS
Disaggregate TAKS Writing objectives: (Gd.4,7) focus on weaknesses below 90% mastery: Written composition 4,7 Correct and Effective Sentence 7 Proofreading for punctuation and Capitalization, and Spelling 7 Appropriate organization of ideas 7 Standard Usage and Appropriate Word Choice 4,7 Disaggregate TAKS Writing objectives (Gd. 10, 11) and focus on weaknesses below 88% mastery: Written composition/short answer 10,11 Written Composition 40%-3 or Higher score-4,7 Improve short answer objectives (9,10,11) Increase the number of 4’s on Essay (10,11)	Campus principals and teachers	AEIS data Grade-level Summary Report Teachers Essay Analysis	Lesson plans AEIS-IT Analysis Benchmark tests	Weekly September November, January, March	TAKS Writing
Implement initiatives and strategies to address Writing weaknesses below 90% mastery. (TIA13)	Classroom teachers and Principals				TAKS Writing
· Writer’s Academy		Supplies SCE funds $1,000. Title II, Part A	Primary Reading and Writing Assessment	August and December	Observation Survey
· AEIS-IT Analysis in all grades to align instruction and prepare for benchmark assessments, regardless of TAKS (Elementary, Middle, High)		Teachers	AEIS IT	August and September	Diagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA)

STRATEGIES	PERSONS RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCES	FORMATIVE EVALUATIONS	TIMELINES		SUMMATIVE EVALUATIONS
· Benchmark assessments aligned with TAKS for grades not TAKS tested (All levels)		Released TAKS Teacher-made tests	Benchmark tests	November, January, March
Consistently implement the pre-referral process when necessary		Local funds	CAP Matrix	Daily
· HISD Spelling Curriculum (K-5)		Teachers	Primary Reading and Writing Assessment	Weekly		Observation Survey
· Writing across the Curriculum (1-11)		Teachers Local Funds	Lesson Plans Benchmark tests	Weekly 6 weeks		TAKS Writing
· Writing Accountability in all Subjects		Teachers Local Funds	Lesson Plans Benchmark tests	Weekly 6 weeks		TAKS Writing
· Ongoing TAKS-style Writing Practice (3-12)		Teachers Local Funds	Lesson Plans Benchmark tests	Weekly 6 weeks		TAKS Writing
Grand Central Station (High School)		SCE funds $2000	Progress Reports		Weekly	TAKS Writing
Daily Oral Language (DOL)		Local	Student grades		Daily	TAKS Writing
Weekly Writing –Chunking		Local	Lesson Plans		Weekly	TAKS Writing
Peer Writing Tutoring		Local	Lesson Plans		Weekly	TAKS Writing
· Utilize writing portfolios to aid in vertical alignment from grade to grade		Local Funds	Portfolio	Semester		TAKS Writing
Staff development and follow-up (TIA15) Early Literacy Workshops (5-9 teachers) TAKS Writing Workshops (3-4 people) Writing In-service for all grades Elementary Institutes (1^st, 2^nd, 4^th grades)		Teachers Local funds Title funds	Lesson plans Staff development calendar Agendas/sign-in sheets	Weekly August As scheduled

STRATEGIES	PERSONS RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCES	FORMATIVE EVALUATIONS	TIMELINES	SUMMATIVE EVALUATIONS
Staff development and follow-up (TIA15) Early Literacy Workshops (5-9 teachers) TAKS Writing Workshops (3-4 people) Writing In-service for all grades · Elementary Institutes (1^st, 2^nd, 4^th grades)		Teachers Local funds Title funds	Lesson Plans Staff Development calendar Agenda/Sign-in sheets	Weekly August As scheduled
Disaggregate TAKS Science objectives (Gd 5) and focus on weaknesses below the mastery listed below. (TIA 13) · Physical Sciences 90% · Earth Sciences 85% Disaggregate TAKS Science objectives (Gd 8) and focus on weaknesses below the mastery listed below. (TIA 13) · Living Systems and Environment 90% · Motion, Forces, and Energy 80% · Earth and Space Systems 80% Disaggregate TAKS Science objectives (Gd 10) and focus on weaknesses below the mastery listed below. (TIA 13) · Organization of Living Things- 80% · Interdependence or Organisms-80% · Structures and Properties of Matter 75% · Motion, Forces, and Energy-80% Grade 11 · Motion, Forces, and Energy 75%	Campus principals and Classroom Teachers	AEIS Report Summary Report Teachers	Lesson plans AEIS-IT Analysis Benchmark tests	Weekly September November, January, March	TAKS Science

STRATEGIES	PERSONS RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCES		FORMATIVE EVALUATIONS	TIMELINES	SUMMATIVE EVALUATIONS
Implement initiatives and activities to address Science weaknesses below 85% mastery in 5^th Grade, 80% in 8^th Grade and 75% in 10^th and 11^th. (TIA13)	Classroom Teachers and Principals					TAKS Science
· Attend Additional Staff development on problem objectives on each grade level at service center. Purchase critical thinking material	Region Service Centers	Teachers			Yearly	TAKS Science
· Implement Science Curriculum written by Holland ISD teachers (K-5)	Teachers	Stimulus Funds		Benchmark tests	Six Weeks	TAKS Science
· Attend Workshops or purchase software about vocabulary acquisition and retention		Teachers		Lesson plans	Semester	TAKS Science
· Seek field trips and workshops that focus on critical thinking strategies	Region Service Centers and area resources	Teachers			Semester	TAKS Science
· Hold science fair night		Teachers		Parent Participation	Spring	TAKS Science
· Utilize internet in science classrooms		Teachers		Lesson plans	Semester	TAKS Science
· Keep classroom science portfolio of scientific events		Teachers		Lesson plans	Semester	TAKS Science
· Brainstorm methods to solve environmental issues for school and community		Teachers		Lesson plans	Semester	TAKS Science
· Increase district-wide focus on metric principles and conversions		Teachers		Lesson plans	Semester	TAKS Science
· AEIS-IT Analysis in all grades to align instruction and prepare for benchmark assessments, regardless of TAKS (all levels)		Local funds		Faculty meetings · Agendas · Sign-in sheets · Disaggregated data	September
· Benchmark assessments aligned with TAKS for grades not TAKS tested (all levels)		Released TAKS		Benchmark tests Teacher-made tests	November, January, March 6 weeks
STRATEGIES	PERSONS RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCES		FORMATIVE EVALUATIONS	TIMELINES	SUMMATIVE EVALUATIONS
· Structure Science instruction and expectations to TAKS/TEKS expectations and use project-oriented instruction as the application component (all levels)		Scope and sequence TAKS/TEKS		Lesson plans Progress reports Mastery charts	Weekly 3 weeks Daily
Grand Central Station (High School)		SCE funds $2000		Progress Reports	Weekly	TAKS Reading
Consistently implement the pre-referral process when necessary		Local funds			Daily
Tests Frequently		Teacher		Lesson Plans	Weekly	Sample Tests
Using United Streaming and BrainPop		Teachers		Student projects Benchmark tests	Weekly/Monthly	TAKS Science
Vertical Alignment		Teachers		:Lesson Plans/Scope and Sequence	Weekly	TAKS Science
Join Science Collaborative at Region 12		Teachers
STRATEGIES	PERSONS RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCES	FORMATIVE EVALUATIONS		TIMELINES	SUMMATIVE EVALUATIONS
Disaggregate TAKS Social Studies and focus on weaknesses below 82% mastery. (TIA13) Issues and Events in U.S. History 8,10,11-85% Geographic Influences on History 8,10,11-87% Political Influences on History 8, 10, 11-80%	Classroom Teachers and Principals	AEIS-IT data Summary reports Teachers	Lesson plans AEIS-IT Analysis Benchmark tests		Weekly September November, January, March	TAKS Social Studies
Implement initiatives and activities to address Social Studies weaknesses below 82% mastery. (TIA13)	Classroom Teachers and Principals					TAKS Social Studies
· Glenco Benchmark Tests	Teachers	Teachers	Lesson plans		Weekly	Mid-term exam Final exam TAKS Social Studies
· Use United Streaming to reinforce concepts and supplement textbooks		Teachers	Lesson plans		As Needed	TAKS Social Studies
· Use historical reference material (all levels)		Teachers	Lesson plans		Weekly	TAKS Social Studies
· Reading assignments should include historical happenings and events		Teachers	Lesson plans		Weekly	TAKS Social Studies
· Vertical alignment in social studies (all grades) Middle to High School continuing thematic posters- 8^th grade info. Throughout H.S.		Teachers	Lesson plans		Weekly	TAKS Social Studies
· Introduce historical vocabulary (all levels)		Teachers	Lesson plans		Weekly	TAKS Social Studies
· Utilize maps and graphs at all levels		Teachers	Lesson plans		Weekly	TAKS Social Studies
· Provide training for TEKS transfer to TAKS (all levels)		Title II funds	Registration to Conferences at Service Center		Semester	TAKS Social Studies
· Promote current event awareness by use of local and national newspapers					Weekly
· Incorporate TAKS questions into each test – 2 to 5 questions	Teachers	Step Up to TAKS			Weekly	TAKS Social Studies
· AEIS-IT Analysis in all grades to align instruction and prepare for benchmark assessments, regardless of TAKS (all levels)		Local funds	Faculty meetings · Agendas · Sign-in sheets · TAKS data		September

STRATEGIES	PERSONS RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCES	FORMATIVE EVALUATIONS	TIMELINES	SUMMATIVE EVALUATIONS
· Structure Social Studies instruction and expectations to TAKS/TEKS expectations and use project-oriented instruction as the application component (all levels)		Scope and Sequence TAKS/TEKS	Lesson plans Progress reports	Weekly 3 weeks
Grand Central Station (High School)		SCE funds $2000	Progress Reports	Weekly	TAKS Reading
Daily Starters		Teachers	Lesson Plans	Weekly	TAKS Social Studies
Staff development and follow-up (TIA15) Release time to form benchmark tests	Teachers	SCE Funds $1016 Teachers	Lesson plans Staff development calendar	Weekly As scheduled Monthly	Mid-term Final exam TAKS exam

STRATEGIES	PERSONS RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCES	FORMATIVE EVALUATIONS	TIMELINES	SUMMATIVE EVALUATIONS
Improve identification, placement, and services for ESL students: (TIA 13, TIA 19) Conduct LPAC training meetings Maintain accurate records Home Language Surveys LPAC Annual Reviews LPAC Exit Updated documents Entry letters Exit letters Updated procedures LPAC Meetings Exit criteria o Pass TAKS Reading (and Writing, if available) or o Score 40^th percentile or higher on language arts section of norm-referenced test and having a passing score on the TELPAS.	Principals ESL Coordinator	ESL teachers ESL funds	LPAC documentation Student schedules Content Mastery	Semester 6 weeks	ESL Annual Evaluation Report RPTE and TAKS MAT-8
Improve Migrant program through the following (All levels) Identification and placement Services Nurse Counselor Parent Advisory Counsel (PAC)	Migrant Coordinator	Region XII ESC	NGS Reports Progress reports Report cards	August 3 weeks 6 weeks	TAKS Credit accrual Graduation rate

STRATEGIES	PERSONS RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCES	FORMATIVE EVALUATIONS	TIMELINES	SUMMATIVE EVALUATIONS
Improve the Career and Technology Education (CATE) program by addressing the following: (TIA 13) Develop coherent sequence of courses Expand course offerings Explore Tech-Prep opportunities with local colleges Coordinate and integrate planning with distance learning Integrate Technology into lesson plans and instruction. Area Technical Center in Belton	Principal CATE Coordinator	CATE teachers	Development sessions/calendar/ Agendas Planning sessions Lesson plans	Spring 2010 6 weeks Semester Weekly	CATE Annual Evaluation Report
Update library materials and supplies to improve the quality of media collection. Class novels Video software Computer software Reference Materials Guided Reading	Librarian	Librarian	Purchase orders/invoices Book circulation	Semester Monthly	Title VI Annual Evaluation Report Total Circulation Report
Provide professional development for teachers in the areas of math and science as well as the other core subject areas: (TIA15) Science (CAST Conference) TEKS to TAKS	Curriculum Director	Title II funds	Staff development calendar Agendas/sign-in sheets Lesson plans	August As scheduled Weekly	AEIS Report

STRATEGIES	PERSONS RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCES	FORMATIVE EVALUATIONS	TIMELINES	SUMMATIVE EVALUATIONS
Improve the G/T program through the following: Update G/T Plan (TIA 13) Accessibility to all population groups Identification/matrix/selection committee Services provide a weekly program All teachers will receive 30-hour/6-hour training (TIA 14,15) Differentiation with depth and complexity Improve parent participation	G/T Coordinator