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The Runkle School Improvement Plan for 2013-2014 outlines key goals and strategies aimed at enhancing academic excellence, increasing literacy and mathematics achievement, and fostering a positive school culture. The plan highlights specific objectives like implementing additional literacy coaching, deploying new technology, building community partnerships, and promoting safety and wellness initiatives. Participation in surveys indicated strengths such as a welcoming environment and effective communication, while focusing on areas for improvement. Together, these efforts aim to create an engaging and supportive learning environment for all students.
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Annual PresentationRunkle School Improvement Plan 2013-2014 September 30, 2013
Agenda I. Creating the S.I.P. II. 2013-2014 School Goals III. Principal Goals IV. Curriculum Updates V. Q & A
I. School Needs Survey Summary (2011) *Participation *Areas of Focus -School Climate -Communication -Learning Environment -Curriculum and Instruction -Administration -Transition
School Climate SUGGESTIONS: *Communication *Building Community *Safety and Wellness STRENGTHS: *Collegial *”Bully-Free” *Welcoming *Opportunities to be involved *School Pride.
Communication STRENGTHS SUGGESTIONS *Adequate notice about events *Communication *Communication is prompt (94%) *Community *Staff is accessible *Student Achievement *Student progress is communicated effectively
Learning Environment STRENGTHS SUGGESTIONS *Runkle is warm and welcoming *Safety and Wellness *Class size *Student Achievement *Class furniture *Technology
Curriculum and Instruction STRENGTHS SUGGESTIONS *English/Language Arts *Communication *Mathematics *Academic Excellence *Science *Social Studies *Learning Extensions
Administration STRENGTHS SIP SUGGESTIONS *Overall operation *Communication *Arrival/dismissal procedures *Safety and Wellness *School discipline plan supported *Handbook is useful *Conference time sufficient
II. School Goals for 2013-2014 • Goal 1: Academic Excellence • Goal 2: Increase Achievement in Literacy • Goal 3: Increase Achievement in Mathematics • Goal 4: Technology • Goal 5: Building Community and a Positive School Culture • Goal 6: Promoting Safety and Wellness
SIP Goal 1: Academic Excellence • Extension of the AALSP in grades 5-8 • Monitor participation in ECS • Implement Screening tools ELA/Math • Explore opportunities for additional support in grades 6-8
SIP Goal 2: Literacy • Literacy Collaborative • Literacy Coaching • Leveled Literacy Intervention (K-2; 3-5) • Training of a grade 3-5 Literacy Coach
SIP Goal 3: Mathematics • Employ screening tools/pre-assess skills • Co-teaching with Math Specialist • MCAS Boost – Individualized program • Explore options to provide additional support for students in 6-8
SIP Goal 4: Technology • Additional Professional Development • Pilot programs for ipads and clickers • Providing time to share successes • Best practices of electronic communication • Building digital research proficiency
SIP Goal 5: Building Community • Understanding Disabilities • Common Area Expectations • Establish a “Green Team” • Develop plan for outreach efforts • Improve two-way communication • Promote additional grade partnerships
SIP Goal 6: Safety and Wellness • Analyze Olweus OBQ data (Spring 2013) • Develop and implement plan to address “hot spots” • Kick-off events for staff, students, and families • Quarterly staff meetings to assess progress
III. Principal Goals • Communication • Collaboration • Connections • Curriculum
IV. Curriculum Updates • Mathematics • Science • Social Studies • Health • Olweus • English/Language Arts • http://www.brookline.k12.ma.us (Choose I am focused on “learning expectations”)