ECPS 3-Year Strategic Plan

Updated 9-3-13

ECPS CORE VALUE: COMMUNITY WE BELIEVE the school and community should work collaboratively in supporting the learning community by fostering open and direct communication. We all share the responsibility for educating our students/citizens. Goal 1: Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.

Strategic Initiative 1.1 Improve internal communication.

2013-14 Identify internal stakeholders. Identify and evaluate present internal communication processes. Train staff and implement new District and School websites. Develop a District wide internal communication plan. Establish ways to communicate processes to internal stakeholders (Ex. emails, websites, ConnectEd, Intranet, etc.).

2014-15

2015-16

Assess, evaluate and modify as needed.

Assess, evaluate and modify as needed.

Implement District wide communication plan.

Assess, evaluate and modify as needed.

Utilize and evaluate.

Assess, evaluate and modify as needed.

1.2 Improve external communication.

Identify external stakeholders. Identify and evaluate present external communication processes (Ex. stakeholder survey, ConnectEd, email, websites, etc). Implement community processes consistently for external stakeholders. Assess, evaluate and modify as needed.

Develop a District wide

Assess, evaluate and

Assess, evaluate and

external communication plan.

modify as needed.

modify as needed.

Establish ways to communicate processes to external stakeholders.

Evaluate and modify communication processes to external stakeholders.

Assess, evaluate and modify as needed.

Develop strategies for marketing the District and schools.

Implement strategies for marketing.

Evaluate and modify strategies for marketing.

ECPS CORE VALUE: RELATIONSHIPS WE BELIEVE in strong, positive, caring relationships with all school stakeholders and community is the key to student success. Goal 2: To embrace positive relationships with all stakeholders.
Strategic Initiative 2.1 Enhance collaborative relationships with all stakeholders. 2013-14 Host one academic night for parents/students per semester. 2014-15 Conduct quarterly academic nights with at least one held in a community location. 2015-16

Establish a focus group to research student led conferencing to enhance parent/teacher conferences.

Create a plan for implementation of student led conferences.

Implement student led conferences.

Create a plan for mentor/mentee relationships to target at risk students.

Establish mentor/mentee for at risk students within the schools.

Establish community, business mentor/mentee program for students.

Develop a plan to support new staff members, to include an assigned coach to help with transition.

Implement a plan to support new staff members, to include an assigned coach to help with transition.

Create a student internship plan with local businesses to target middle and high school students.

Implement student internship plan with local businesses for high school students.

Continue student internship plan with high school students and expand to other populations.

Establish a Superintendent roundtable forum that

Conduct quarterly Superintendent roundtable forums with teachers.

meets with teachers once per semester. Conduct diversity awareness training to help teachers connect with a diverse population of learners.

Survey stakeholder groups to assess needs for diversity training.

ECPS CORE VALUE: SAFE SCHOOLS WE BELIEVE that students excel in a secure, nurturing environment. They must have a physically,emotionally and intellectually safe atmosphere which promotes student success. Goal 3: ECPS will provide safe, orderly and caring environments that promotes students success.
Strategic Initiative 3.1 Assess and address safety and security needs. 2013-14 Conduct school safety needs assessment. Provide safety and crisis training. 2014-15 Continue annual school safety assessment. Provide safety and crisis training. Install buzz in systems in all schools. Install security cameras in all schools.Install security cameras at District office. Install security camera on all buses. Install Panic Alarms on each campus. Establish law enforcement intermittent supervision at Elementary Schools. Deploy SROs to Middle Schools. Deploy SROs to all Elementary, Middle and High Schools. 2015-16 Continue annual school safety assessment. Provide safety and crisis training.

3.2 Strengthen District Policies and Procedures.

Audit District Protocols for crisis response. Coordinate mock crisis drills with law enforcement. Review, update, train and implement safety procedures for visitors and volunteers.

Conduct drills utilizing district protocols for feedback, compliance and improvement.

Conduct drills utilizing district protocols for feedback, compliance and improvement.

Continue to review, update, train and implement safety procedures for visitors and volunteers.

Continue to review, update, train and implement safety procedures for visitors and volunteers.

PBIS training and implementation. Assess school climate through annual

PBIS training and implementation.

PBIS training and implementation.

Assess school climate

Assess school climate

stakeholder survey process and Teacher Working Conditions Survey.

through annual survey process.

through annual stakeholder survey process and TWC.

ECPS CORE VALUE: CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT WE BELIEVE that improvement is a process and not a destination. ECPS must have a strategic process to continuously evaluate each step of the learning process, operational efficiency and monitoring framework so that our District continues to improve in a thoughtful, planned way. Goal 4: Build and sustain a District culture based on high expectations and continuous improvement.
Strategic Initiative 4.1 Develop systemic strategic processes for improvement. 2013-14 Develop annual staff, student and parent surveys. Utilize, evaluate and act on survey results. Create a comprehensive list of non-negotiables in priority order to lead and support our core values. Create a set of standard operating procedures by department aligned with core values. Define current roles and responsibilities of each staff member and assure alignment to the organizational chart. 4.2 Implement HomeBase instructional data system. Develop a process for implementation of HomeBase platforms. Train all identified staff on PowerSchool and PowerTeacher components. Train all certified staff on True North Logic components. Train all certified staff on Schoolnet components. Administrative teams will 2014-15 Develop annual staff, student and parent surveys. Utilize, evaluate and act on survey results. 2015-16 Develop annual staff, student and parent surveys. Utilize, evaluate and act on survey results.

Add/delete/modify.

Add/delete/modify.

Add/delete/modify.

Add/delete/modify.

review lesson plans and monitor lesson plan implementation assuring that they are aligned to CCES and district pacing guides. Conduct frequent classroom observations; 10 weekly walk throughs per administrator, Collegial Power Hour, Formal Observations. Each observation should be followed by immediate descriptive feedback. Administrative teams will review lesson plans and monitor lesson plan implementation assuring that they are aligned to CCES and district pacing guides. Conduct frequent classroom observations; 10 weekly walk throughs per administrator, Collegial Power Hour, Formal Observations. Each observation should be followed by immediate descriptive feedback. Conduct frequent classroom observations; 10 weekly walk throughs per administrator, Collegial Power Hour, Formal Observations. Each observation should be followed by immediate descriptive feedback.

ECPS CORE VALUE: RIGOROUS CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION WE BELIEVE in providing all students with an opportunity to share their knowledge, solve problems and question their learning through collaborative environments. WE BELIEVE it is our responsibility to develop well educated critical thinkers that are focused on being college and career ready. WE BELIEVE in a challenging and diverse curriculum that encourages the creativity, innovation and risk taking necessary to succeed in a global community. Goal 5: Provide all students with rigorous curriculum and instruction in an academically rich environment that is committed to student success.
Strategic Initiative 5.1 Develop highly effective instructional leaders. 2013-14 Develop and implement District walkthough form with feedback and parameters. 2014-15 Develop Teacher Academy requirements set by District for professional development. 2015-16

Enhance the formal observation process with descriptive feedback. Pre/post tests will be developed at school level for instructional units/pacing guides by standards. Utilize District lesson plan as an instructional resource. Use pacing guides for lesson planning in preparation for District benchmarks. Actively participate in school/grade level/department PLCs using data. Utilize Power Hour

observation process. Train all teachers and administrators in Friday Institute TPAC learning initiative.

5.2 Provide quality educational experiences.

Educational framework in Daily 5, CAFE, Guided Reading, Writing across the curriculum and Math. Develop Middle School Focused Strategies.

Evaluation of authentic tasks via rubrics.

Implement Middle School Focused Strategies.

Develop High School Focused Strategies.

Implement High School Focused Strategies. Online course recovery system revamped to be rigorous and of high quality. Create High School Counselor job descriptions to support student access to high level educational experiences.

Lesson plans reflect common criteria around small group instruction, differentiation, essential questions and child friendly standards. Actively participate in school/department data analysis (Data days). Provide Middle and High School students with visits to local community colleges, Universities and Businesses. Field trips aligned with NCSCOS by grade level and subject.

Develop 9 week reteaching plans.

Develop Dual Immersion program by attendance area.

Develop strategic plan on Global School and Dual Immersion thematic rollout. Evaluate current Preschool curriculum for alignment to CCSSS.

Open a Global/Dual Immersion School.

Increase number of preschool classes.

Align course offerings for all high schools.

5.3 Develop and implement protocols for data analysis for decision making.

Identify data points for Elementary, Middle and High Schools. Develop process for data day agendas. Establish data notebooks for staff. Student data notebooks used with fidelity at all schools.

Rollout one (1) to one (1) technology device initiative.

ECPS School Improvement Plan ECPS CORE VALUE: COMMUNITY WE BELIEVE the school and community should work collaboratively in supporting the learning community by fostering open and direct communication. We all share the responsibility for educating our students/citizens. Goal 1: Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.

Strategic Initiative SouthWest Edgecombe High School will conduct monthly Principals Roundtable / Listening sessions for the purposes of increasing parental involvement and knowledge of student services, available technology and scholarship opportunities.

Timeline Monthly: November 19 December 12 January 16 February 25 March 25 April 29 May 15

Person Responsible Administrative team members; One representative from counseling staff; selected staff (school departmental spotlight).

Implementation Evidence Completed attendance rosters with the vision of increased attendance, over time, and an informed community.

Conduct SWE CollegeWorks Freshman Orientation

August 19 (7:00pm - 9:00pm)

All SWE staff.

Completed orientation presentations (agenda, presentation boards, etc.)

Conduct SWE Open House

August 22 (2:00pm - 7:00pm)

All SWE staff.

Completed orientation.

October 17 (4:00 - 7:00) Report Card Pick up and Open House. August 2013 - July 2014

All SWE staff.

ConnectEd calls; Open House.

Testing Coordinator,

Greater knowledge of

Schoolwide Google Master Calendar

Principal

school-wide events by all staff. Increased attendance at events through a reduction of scheduling conflicts. ConnectEd calls; Open House.

January 28, 2014 Second Semester Open House Monthly: August 2013 - June 2014

All SWE staff.

School-wide Monthly Newsletter (CougarTracks)

Chuck Baker (publisher); Staff and student contributions

Completed on-line newsletters.

ECPS CORE VALUE: RELATIONSHIPS WE BELIEVE in strong, positive, caring relationships with all school stakeholders and community is the key to student success. Goal 2: To embrace positive relationships with all stakeholders.
Strategic Initiative Design and implement administrative (Principal and Assistant Principal) effectiveness surveys. Timeline First Semester (Administered by Dec. 6, 2013); Second Semester (Administered by May 2, 2014) Second staff meeting of each month, beginning September 18, 2013. Person Responsible Principal and clerical support staff. Implementation Evidence Collected survey data and report of data shared with staff.

Star Teacher monthly celebration and recognition.

Principal for first recognition and then passed to subsequent teacher by teacher choice. Principal and CollegeWorks taskforce.

Roster of Star teachers and photos placed on employee recognition board. Established partnership rosters.

To create community partnerships including: businesses, civic, post-secondary institutions, higher education entities, religious, and individuals (especially alumni).

August 2013 - June 2014

Distinguished Alumni Award

Presented at Homecoming, October 18, 2013.

Principal and CollegeWorks taskforce.

On-line application posted to SWE website; paper application at front desk. Named distinguished alumni.

ECPS CORE VALUE: SAFE SCHOOLS WE BELIEVE that students excel in a secure, nurturing environment. They must have a physically,emotionally and intellectually safe atmosphere which promote student success. Goal 3: ECPS will provide safe, orderly and caring environments that promote students success
Strategic Initiative Conduct regional staff crisis training (Carver, South, Bulluck, West, SouthWest) where schools meet at SouthWest to train on and understand lockdown procedures. Timeline August 23 (11:00am - 12:00pm) Person Responsible Lt. Taylor (Edgecombe County Sheriffs Dept.) and school personnel. Implementation Evidence Completed staff development roster.

Complete two lockdown drills (one per semester).

September 17, 2013 and TBD date for Second Semester.

ECPS District staff, SWE administrative team, Edgecombe County Sheriffs Dept. and SWE staff.

ConnectEd call notifying parents and students in advance of the lockdown drill; Completed drill.

September 18, 2013. ECPS Staff Handbook implementation and training (Policies and Procedures). August 2013 - June 2014. Continuation of PBIS staff module training and PBIS system at SWE. August 2013 - June 2014. SWE will reduce the

Administrative team and SWE staff.

Completed employee acknowledgment forms.

PBIS team, Administrative Completed module team, and SWE staff. training and PBIS reward Fridays. PBIS team, Administrative Evidence of 10% team, and SWE staff. reduction in OSS days

number of OSS days consumed by 10% from 1152 OSS days in 2012-2013 to 1036 OSS days or less for 2013-2014.

consumed, annualized.

ECPS CORE VALUE: CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT WE BELIEVE that improvement is a process and not a destination. ECPS must have a strategic process to continuously evaluate each step of the learning process, operational efficiency and monitoring framework so that our District continues to improve in a thoughtful, planned way. Goal 4: Build and sustain a District culture based on high expectations and continuous improvement.
Strategic Initiative Implementation of ECPS districtwide non-negotiables in coordination with the established SWE non-negotiables. Timeline August 2013 - June 2014. Person Responsible ECPS district staff, SWE administrative team, and all SWE instructional staff. Implementation Evidence Completed list of non-negotiables evident in SWE employee handbook and reviewed in opening staff meeting for clarification and understanding.

Conduct formal and informal walk-through evaluations utilizing the established district template. Provide staff development on the look fors and exemplars.

September 16, 2013 - June 12, 2014.

SWE administrative team and SWE instructional staff.

GoogleDocs form and compilation of data.

Continuation of Professional Development on Revised Blooms Taxonomy with specific regard to look fors and examplars.

Monthly staff meeting beginning October 2, 2013.

SWE administrative team and SWE instructional staff.

Staff implementation on higher-tiered versions of Revised Blooms taxonomy in instructional strategies and delivery.

ECPS CORE VALUE: RIGOROUS CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION WE BELIEVE in providing all students with an opportunity to share their knowledge, solve problems and question their learning through collaborative environments. WE BELIEVE it is our responsibility to develop well educated critical thinkers that are focused on being college and career ready. WE BELIEVE in a challenging and diverse curriculum that encourages the creativity, innovation and risk taking necessary to succeed in a global community. Goal 5: Provide all students with rigorous curriculum and instruction in an academically-rich environment that is committed to student success.
Strategic Initiative All teachers will implement and utilize the SWE Instructional Data notebooking system. Maintain writing portfolios in all instructional classes for the purpose of benchmarking for growth and information attainment, as well as improved writing skills. Timeline August 2013 - June 2014. Person Responsible Administrative team (oversight) and all SWE instructional staff. Implementation Evidence Completed SWE Instructional Data Notebooks.

August 2013 - June 2014.

Administrative team (oversight) and all SWE instructional staff.

Completed portfolios.