Gus Birdwell Elementary Improvement Plan 2017-18

Spearman Independent School District
Gus Birdwell Elementary

2017-2018 Campus Improvement Plan
Accountability Rating: Met Standard
Gus Birdwell Elementary Campus #098-904-101

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Mission Statement
Gus Birdwell Elementary will create a purpose-driven environment where all students are successful, life-long learners.
Vision
Committed to excellence.
Value Statement
Every student and staff member should know why they are here.
The staff has a tremendous impact on the students as dream makers or dream dashers.
The attitude of the staff impacts students, colleagues, and stakeholders.

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Table of Contents
Comprehensive Needs Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Student Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
School Culture and Climate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Family and Community Involvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
School Context and Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Goal 1: Spearman ISD will provide curriculum and instructional programs that will challenge all students for personal growth and 21st Century
success. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Goal 2: Spearman ISD will provide flexible learning environments, structures, and schedules that meet the state and federal accountability
standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Goal 3: Spearman ISD will engage families and the community to be active partners with the education of students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Goal 4: Spearman ISD will strive to provide the safest and most orderly learning environment possible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
System Safeguard Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Title I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Site-Based Decision Making Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Demographics
Demographics Summary
Student Enrollment: 417 Students, PK-05
White--29.5%
Hispanic--68.8%
Asian--.7%
Two or more races--1.7%
ELL--36.5%
Economically Disadvantaged--65.5%
Special Education--5.2%
Mobility Rate--6.4%
Demographics Strengths
White student achievement is highest of all sub-populations.
ELL student attendance is highest of all sub-populations.

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Student Achievement
Student Achievement Summary
Gus Birdwell Elementary Met Standard under the Texas Academic Performance Report (Texas Accountability System).
I. Student Achievement (Target--60; GBE Rating--80)
II. Student Progress (Target--32; GBE Rating--45)
III. Closing Performance Gaps (Target--28; GBE Rating--42)
IV. Postsecondary Readiness (Target--12; GBE Rating--46)
Student Achievement Strengths
Improvement in math scores for third, fourth and fifth grades.

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School Culture and Climate
School Culture and Climate Summary
Gus Birdwell Elementary has a diverse population of students that come from varying socio-economic levels, educational backgrounds, and
cultures.
School Culture and Climate Strengths
Gus Birdwell Elementary strives to promote a positive learning atmosphere by making sure that the building is inviting for children and
parents. GBE utilizes a yearly theme to jump start learning and make our building a "learning rich environment." The parents of GBE
students frequently have lunch with their child and seem to feel comfortable at the school. Many learning opportunities are offered to
parents throughout the school year to learn more about how they can help their child.

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Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention
Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Summary
Spearman ISD strives to ensure that the very best teachers are recruited and trained. Teacher Mentoring is provided to first year teachers and to those who
are new to Spearman ISD.
Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Strengths
Teacher Mentoring and hiring practices.

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Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Summary
Gus Birdwell Elementary is constantly seeking ways to improve the quality of instruction and the use of effective strategies.

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Family and Community Involvement
Family and Community Involvement Summary
Gus Birdwell Elementary is fortunate to have good parent involvement whereby parents feel comfortable coming to the school to eat lunch with their
children on a regular basis. Our goal is to take this involvement and increase parent awareness of academic needs. Communication with family and
community members is very important in making sure that all are aware of school events.
Family and Community Involvement Strengths
The elementary is also involved with the Big Brother/Big Sister program, Snack Pak 4 Kids program, Partners in Education, and "Read with a Buddy"
program. Parents are receptive to attending events held at the school and the community is extremely supportive of school programs.

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School Context and Organization
School Context and Organization Summary
Gus Birdwell is located in Spearman, Texas, a rural town which has a population of approximately 3,300. Spearman has a low crime rate. The three top
industries are agriculture, health care and education.
School Context and Organization Strengths
Spearman is a family centered community with a high church participation. Many teachers grew up in Spearman and have returned to teach.

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Technology
Technology Summary
Gus Birdwell Elementary is consistently striving to ensure that students are able to utilize 21st century technology and have access to devices that promote
this initiative.
Technology Strengths
Teachers are enrolled in the Grant Program to receive training regarding technology. Once training has been completed teachers may select the type of
device they would like to utilize in their classroom. This has helped to ensure that devices are being utilized in an efficient manner and that students are
being exposed to 21st century demands regarding technology.

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Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data Documentation
The following data were used to verify the comprehensive needs assessment analysis:
Improvement Planning Data
District goals
Campus goals
Current and/or prior year(s) campus and/or district improvement plans
Campus and/or district planning and decision making committee(s) meeting data
State and federal planning requirements
Accountability Data
Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) data
Performance Index Framework Data: Index 1 - Student Achievement
Performance Index Framework Data: Index 2 - Student Progress
Performance Index Framework Data: Index 3 - Closing Performance Gaps
Performance Index Framework Data: Index 4 - Postsecondary Readiness
System Safeguards and Texas Accountability Intervention System (TAIS) data
Critical Success Factor(s) data
Accountability Distinction Designations
Federal Report Card Data
PBMAS data
Student Data: Assessments
State and federally required assessment information (e.g. curriculum, eligibility, format, standards, accommodations, TEA information)
State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) current and longitudinal results, including all versions
STAAR Released Test Questions
STAAR ELL Progress Measure data
Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) results
Texas Primary Reading Inventory (TPRI), Tejas LEE, or other alternate early reading assessment results
Student Success Initiative (SSI) data for Grades 5 and 8
Local benchmark or common assessments data
Student failure and/or retention rates
Running Records results
Observation Survey results
Student Data: Student Groups
Race and ethnicity data, including number of students, academic achievement, discipline, attendance, and rates of progress between groups
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Number of students assigned to each special program, including analysis of academic achievement, race, ethnicity, gender, etc.
Economically Disadvantaged / Non-economically disadvantaged performance and participation data
Male / Female performance and participation data
Special education population, including performance, discipline, attendance, and mobility
Migrant population, including performance, discipline, attendance, and mobility
At-Risk population, including performance, discipline, attendance, and mobility
ELL or LEP data, including academic achievement, support and accommodation needs, race, ethnicity, gender, etc.
Section 504 data
Homeless data
Gifted and talented data
Dyslexia Data
Response to Intervention (RtI) student achievement data
Student Data: Behavior and Other Indicators
Attendance data
Mobility rate, including longitudinal data
Discipline records
Student surveys and/or other feedback
Class size averages by grade and subject
Employee Data
Staff surveys and/or other feedback
Highly qualified staff data
Teacher/Student Ratio
Campus leadership data
Campus department and/or faculty meeting discussions and data
Professional development needs assessment data
Evaluation(s) of professional development implementation and impact
PDAS and/or T-TESS
Parent/Community Data
Parent surveys and/or other feedback
Support Systems and Other Data
Study of best practices

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Goals
Goal 1: Spearman ISD will provide curriculum and instructional programs that will challenge all students for personal
growth and 21st Century success.
Performance Objective 1: Improve academic performance.
Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: STAAR, TPRI
Summative Evaluation 1:
Reviews
Strategy Description Title I Monitor Strategy's Expected Result/Impact Formative Summative
Oct Jan Apr June
System Safeguard Strategy 9 Principals End of program assessment
Critical Success Factors
CSF 1
1) Provide Reading Recovery for targeted first grade at-risk
students with below expected performance levels on
observation survey.
System Safeguard Strategy 9 RtI Interventionists State Assessment Results, AIMS Web Results, and
Critical Success Factors Principals Benchmark Results
CSF 1 CSF 2
2) Provide Lexia and Learning Upgrade intervention
programs for targeted at-risk students for reading and math
intervention for grades 2-5.
System Safeguard Strategy 9 Teachers Benchmark results
Critical Success Factors Staff State Assessment Results from prior year
CSF 1 CSF 2 Principals Program specific data, i.e. Study Island, iStation
Counselor
3) State Assessment Acceleration will be provided to
students that are low performing and/or did not pass the
state assessment. Example: Pride Time and Extended Day.
System Safeguard Strategy 1 Librarian AR Data
Critical Success Factors Teachers
CSF 1 Principals
4) Emphasize Accelerated Reader Program.

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System Safeguard Strategy 1 Teachers Math benchmarks and state assessment results.
CSF 1
5) Utilize ENVISION Math curriculum and supplemental
programs for grades 2-5.
Utilize "GO MATH" for grades K-1
System Safeguard Strategy 2, 3, 4, 8 Teachers Grades and state assessment results
Critical Success Factors Principals
CSF 1
6) Various instructional methods will be used to improve
the knowledge and skills of reading, math, writing, science,
and social studies TEKS.
7) Create a replacement cycle for all building hardware and 1 Technology Technology Plan
software programs. Coordinator
Instructional
Technology Coach
Principals
Computer Lab
Paraprofessional
System Safeguard Strategy 1, 2, 3 Principals Student performance
Critical Success Factors Content Area leaders Parent input
CSF 1 CSF 2
8) Campus curriculum will be evaluated to increase student
achievement through grade level alignment in grades K-5.
System Safeguard Strategy 2, 8 Principal Grade averages
Critical Success Factors Staff
CSF 1 CSF 5 CSF 6
9) Recognize exemplary student performance each six
weeks' through Principal's Honor Roll.
System Safeguard Strategy 3 Supt. State assessment results
Critical Success Factors Principals
CSF 7 School Board
10) The district will improve student achievement by hiring

fully certified teachers to maintain small class sizes,
particularly in grades K-5.
Critical Success Factors 1, 4 Counselor Projects
CSF 1 Principals
11) GT differentiated instruction will be provided through
a pull-out program.

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System Safeguard Strategy 1, 2, 3, 9 Teachers Improved LEP scores on state assessment and TELPAS
CSF 1
12) The campus will continue a multi-faceted instructional
approach aimed at raising state assessment scores for LEP
students using ESL strategies.
System Safeguard Strategy 1, 9, 10 Principal Summer school attendance sheet
Critical Success Factors Migrant Coordinator Post-test results
CSF 1
13) A program of extended year services and benefits will
be offered to all current migrant students.
Critical Success Factors 1, 2, 9 Principals Lesson plans
CSF 1 Teachers Walk-throughs
Evaluations
14) Teachers in all subject areas will integrate technology
into their classrooms when appropriate.
Critical Success Factors 1, 10 Special Education State assessment data
CSF 1 dept. ARD minutes
SSA/Coop
15) A comprehensive program of special education
Principal
services will be provided to all eligible students according
to student's IEP's.
System Safeguard Strategy 1, 9 Principal State assessment results
Critical Success Factors Counselor Benchmark results
CSF 1 Staff TAPR
16) Integrate testing strategies throughout all subject areas

and grade levels 3-5.
System Safeguard Strategy 9 Teachers Observation
Critical Success Factors Primary Principal
CSF 1
17) Implementation of Motor Lab for Pre-Kindergarten.
System Safeguard Strategy 1, 9 Principals Lesson plans
Critical Success Factors Teachers State Assessment results
CSF 1 CSF 4 Report cards
Benchmarks
18) Increased instructional time in math and reading.
System Safeguard Strategy 4 Principal Lesson Plans
Critical Success Factors Asst. Principal Units
CSF 1 CSF 2
19) Vertical Alignment with TEKS Resource

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= Accomplished = Continue/Modify = Considerable = Some Progress = No Progress = Discontinue

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Goal 1: Spearman ISD will provide curriculum and instructional programs that will challenge all students for personal growth and 21st Century success.
Performance Objective 2: Ensuring that teachers are effective and able to improve instruction.
Evaluation Data Source(s) 2:
Reviews
Oct Jan Apr June
System Safeguard Strategy 1, 2, 4, 8, Principals State assessment results, student report cards, evaluations
Critical Success Factors 9, 10 Counselor
CSF 1 CSF 7 Sign-in sheets for attendance; certificates of completion
1) Various staff development topics covered during faculty

and other staff development meetings:
Technology,
Suicide prevention,
Conflict resolution,
Violence prevention,
Discipline strategies,
Parental involvement,
TELPAS,
Disaggregated state assessment data,
Title I,
Conferencing, parents' perspective,
Classroom Management,
Curriculum Management,
Curriculum Alignment,
RtI Program,
Gifted and Talented,
TEKS Resource.
System Safeguard Strategy 1, 3, 10 Principals Training certificate
CSF 1 CSF 4
2) Appropriate staff will receive 6-hour GT update.

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System Safeguard Strategy 1, 3, 10 Dyslexia instructor Screening results
Critical Success Factors Dyslexia graduation
CSF 1
3) Appropriately referred students in grades 1-5 will be
assessed for Dyslexia using state approved measures.
System Safeguard Strategy 1, 3, 4, 9, Principals Certification
Critical Success Factors 10
CSF 7
4) Elementary teachers will be encouraged to get their ESL
and G/T endorsements. Districts will pay initial test fee.
System Safeguard Strategy 1, 4 Principal Sign-in sheets
Critical Success Factors ESL Instructor TAPR
CSF 7 Bilingual/ESL data evaluation
State assessment data
5) Staff will receive training in ESL strategies periodically.
System Safeguard Strategy 1, 2, 9 Newcomer and ESL End of year language assessment
Critical Success Factors instructor State assessment results
CSF 1 Principals
6) Newly arrived immigrants and ELL students will have

access to a language acquisition program to improve
English language skills.
System Safeguard Strategy 2, 4, 9 Principals Walkthrough feedback
CSF 7
7) Consistent and periodical walkthroughs to ascertain
high-quality instruction.

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Goal 1: Spearman ISD will provide curriculum and instructional programs that will challenge all students for personal growth and 21st Century success.
Performance Objective 3: Increase the use of quality data to drive instruction.
Reviews
Oct Jan Apr June
System Safeguard Strategy 1 Principals Report of findings
CSF 2
1) Instructional staff and/or CEIC will review all pertinent
student performance data.
System Safeguard Strategy 4 Principals Benchmarks
Critical Success Factors Teachers Student Expectations
CSF 2 Counselor Quintile Reports
2) Extensive DMAC and TEKS Resource training for

teachers.
System Safeguard Strategy 2, 9 Principals SE Data Sheets
Critical Success Factors Counselor Quintile
CSF 2 Benchmarks
State Assessment Results
3) Teachers in grades 3-5 will determine remediation of
low student expectations from benchmark data. SE data
sheets are compiled and turned in.

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Goal 2: Spearman ISD will provide flexible learning environments, structures, and schedules that meet the state and federal
accountability standards.
Performance Objective 1: Redesigning and/or strengthening the school's instructional program.
Reviews
Oct Jan Apr June
System Safeguard Strategy 1, 9, 10 Special education ARD minutes
Critical Success Factors SSA/Coop Schedule
CSF 1
1) Supplementary aids and services will be provided to the
education of the students in the LRE as needed.
System Safeguard Strategy 9 Principals Program reports
Critical Success Factors Teachers Report card
CSF 1 CSF 4 State Assessment results
2) Supplementary programs for grades 3-5 will be utilized

to improve academic achievement. These programs
include: Extended day, tutorials and after school
enrichment.
System Safeguard Strategy 1, 2, 9 Principals Report card
Critical Success Factors Teachers Benchmark
CSF 1 CSF 4 Observation
State Assessment results
3) Providing additional instructional time for math and
reading.
Critical Success Factors 1, 2 Principals Observation
CSF 1 CSF 5 CSF 6 Counselor
4) Promote college and career readiness.

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Goal 2: Spearman ISD will provide flexible learning environments, structures, and schedules that meet the state and federal accountability standards.
Performance Objective 2: Recruit and retain effective teachers.
Reviews
Oct Jan Apr June
System Safeguard Strategy 1, 5, 10 Supt. Copies of recruitment efforts
1) Attend job fairs and advertise to find highly qualified Principals Job fair attendance
teachers and offer bonuses or stipends for hard to fill Website postings
positions such as bilingual.

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Performance Objective 3: Improve academic performance by adhering to state and federal accountability standards.
Reviews
Oct Jan Apr June
System Safeguard Strategy 6, 10 Principals Absence report
Critical Success Factors Secretary Report card notification
CSF 5 Teacher Letter to Parent
1) Parents of students with chronic absences will be

contacted.
Critical Success Factors 1, 6, 10 Principals Parent sign-in sheet
CSF 5 Counselor Attendance report
Teachers
2) Attendance laws will be reviewed with parents at
meetings as stated in the handbooks and attendance will be
recorded on report cards.
Critical Success Factors 1, 6 Principals Attendance report
CSF 5 Secretary
Teachers
3) Campus will provide incentive programs designed to
improve attendance.
Critical Success Factors 9, 10 Homebound instructor Time sheet
CSF 1 Principals Assessments
Counselor Report card
4) Homebound instruction provided to students that qualify
and are out of school for a minimum of four weeks for
medical reasons.
Critical Success Factors 6, 10 Principals Absence report
CSF 1 Counselor Grades
Attendance committee Assessment results
5) Attendance review committee will meet regarding the
comprised of grade- Absence documentation
possibility of retention of students and will inform parents
level teachers
of the recommendation.

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Critical Success Factors 10 Counselor Student Residency Questionnaire
CSF 1 Teachers
Principals
6) Services will be provided to homeless students in
compliance with the McKinney-Vento Act.
Critical Success Factors 10 Counselor Foster care documentation
CSF 1 Principals
7) Services will be provided to foster care students.

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Performance Objective 4: Ensuring that teachers are effective and able to improve instruction.
Reviews
Oct Jan Apr June
System Safeguard Strategy 4 Principals Agenda
Critical Success Factors Minutes
CSF 1 CSF 2 CSF 3 CSF 6 CSF 7
1) Grade level team meetings and team leader meetings
will be held monthly.
System Safeguard Strategy 4 Principals Notes and/or discussion from observation.
Critical Success Factors Observations used to change or implement new skills.
CSF 1 CSF 2 CSF 4 CSF 6 CSF 7
2) Teachers observing other teachers, both in district and
outside of district.
System Safeguard Strategy 4 Principals Abstract
Critical Success Factors Discussion and/or activities
CSF 1 CSF 7 Observation in the classroom
3) Ongoing professional development through the use of a

book study and/or articles.
System Safeguard Strategy 1, 3, 4 Principals Certificate of completion
CSF 1 CSF 6 CSF 7
4) Teachers attend other professional development
opportunities throughout the year.
System Safeguard Strategy 4, 8 Principals Meeting agendas and minutes
CSF 1 CSF 2 CSF 6 CSF 7
5) Staff Meetings will be held every two to three weeks.

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Goal 3: Spearman ISD will engage families and the community to be active partners with the education of students.
Performance Objective 1: Providing ongoing mechanisms for family and community engagement.
Reviews
Oct Jan Apr June
System Safeguard Strategy 6, 10 Counselor Parent notification letter
Critical Success Factors Parent consent letter
CSF 5
1) Notify parents of students nominated for GT program
System Safeguard Strategy 6, 8, 9 Principals Parent sign-in sheets
CSF 5
2) Teachers will conduct individual parent-teacher
conferences annually and as needed.
System Safeguard Strategy 6 Principals Copies of articles from news outlets
Critical Success Factors Secretary
CSF 5 Teachers
3) Newsworthy articles will be published in the local news

outlets and social media.
System Safeguard Strategy 6 Supt. Announcements
Critical Success Factors Principals Parent survey
CSF 5 Secretary School event participation
4) Public Service Announcements will be made on

Spearman School channel 3 and social media.
System Safeguard Strategy 6 Counselor Posted calendar of events
Critical Success Factors Secretary Parent survey
CSF 5 Principals Facebook
Remind
5) GBE will provide information about upcoming activities Report Cards
to parents. Teacher notes

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System Safeguard Strategy 1, 9 Principal Program evaluation
Critical Success Factors BIGS Volunteer
CSF 1 CSF 6 Coord.
6) GBE will continue to participate in BIGS (Big

Brothers/Big Sisters in Schools).
System Safeguard Strategy 1, 2, 6, 8, Principals Meeting minutes
Critical Success Factors 10
CSF 1 CSF 2 CSF 3 CSF 4 CSF 5 CSF 6 CSF 7
7) CEIC members will be elected to serve a two/three year
term, with half of the team rotating off yearly to provide
experienced membership as well as affording new insights
and leadership on a yearly basis.
System Safeguard Strategy 6 Principals Student enrichment programs, i.e. field trips, guest speakers
CSF 5
8) Form active partnerships with parents (Parent Teacher
Association) and local businesses (Partners in Education).
System Safeguard Strategy 6 Principals Parent sign-in sheets
CSF 5 CSF 6
9) GBE will host a beginning of the school year, "Meet the
Teacher."
System Safeguard Strategy 6, 10 Secretary Student enrollment for Pre-K program
CSF 5
10) Pre-Kindergarten notifications will be placed in the
newspaper, online newspaper, posters, and social media.
System Safeguard Strategy 9 Principals Survey of teachers and volunteers
CSF 1 CSF 5
11) Implementation of "Read with a Buddy" for grades K-
2.
System Safeguard Strategy 1, 6, 9 Principals Parent survey
Critical Success Factors Attendance
CSF 1 CSF 5 Sign-in sheets
12) Parent seminars to support parents with a variety of

topics.

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System Safeguard Strategy 6 Principals Phone log
Critical Success Factors Secretary Attendance Letter
CSF 1 CSF 5 Teachers
13) Parents of students with chronic absences will be

contacted.
System Safeguard Strategy 6 Principals Parent sign-in sheet
Critical Success Factors Acknowledgement of handbook
CSF 1 CSF 4 CSF 5
14) Attendance laws will be reviewed with parents at
meetings as stated in the handbooks and attendance will be
recorded on report cards.

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Goal 4: Spearman ISD will strive to provide the safest and most orderly learning environment possible.
Performance Objective 1: Improve school climate.
Reviews
Oct Jan Apr June
System Safeguard Strategy 1, 10 Principal Discipline report that shows reduced discipline referrals
CSF 1 CSF 4 CSF 6
1) All staff will become familiar with the discipline
policies and Student Code of Conduct.
Critical Success Factors 1, 4, 10 Counselor Counselor report
CSF 6 Discipline report
2) Training students and staff regarding safety, conflict
resolution, and bullying prevention PreK-5.
System Safeguard Strategy 1, 10 Principals Signature page of student/parent acknowledgement
CSF 1 CSF 4 CSF 6
3) Students will receive copies of the Student Code of
Conduct and campus handbooks.
Critical Success Factors 4, 10 Principals Quarterly drills
CSF 6 Staff Written documentation
4) Staff and students will be trained in emergency
operation procedures throughout the year.
System Safeguard Strategy 2, 7, 9 Counselor Counseling documentation
Critical Success Factors Principals Observation
CSF 1 CSF 6
5) Comprehensive counseling program for PreK-5 that
includes but is not restricted to: bullying prevention, stress
management/test anxiety, group and individual counseling.

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Critical Success Factors 1 Principals Observation
CSF 1 CSF 6 Counselor
Teachers
6) "Snack Pak 4 Kids" program will be provided for
referred and approved students.
System Safeguard Strategy 1, 2 Principals Observation
Critical Success Factors Staff Discipline referrals
CSF 1 CSF 6
7) Increase structure in classroom and common areas
throughout the campus.
System Safeguard Strategy 1 Principals Observation
Critical Success Factors Teachers Staff survey
CSF 1 CSF 6 Social Committee Parent survey
Counselor
8) Build morale and team spirit across the campus.
Critical Success Factors 2 Elementary Principal Observation
CSF 1 CSF 6 Counselor
9) Promote leadership and citizenship with the
implementation of "Lynx Ambassadors" for fifth grade
students.

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System Safeguard Strategies
Goal Objective Strategy Description
Provide Reading Recovery for targeted first grade at-risk students with below expected performance levels on observation
1 1 1
survey.
Provide Lexia and Learning Upgrade intervention programs for targeted at-risk students for reading and math intervention for
1 1 2
grades 2-5.
State Assessment Acceleration will be provided to students that are low performing and/or did not pass the state assessment.
1 1 3
Example: Pride Time and Extended Day.
1 1 4 Emphasize Accelerated Reader Program.
1 1 5 Utilize ENVISION Math curriculum and supplemental programs for grades 2-5. Utilize "GO MATH" for grades K-1
Various instructional methods will be used to improve the knowledge and skills of reading, math, writing, science, and social
1 1 6
studies TEKS.
1 1 8 Campus curriculum will be evaluated to increase student achievement through grade level alignment in grades K-5.
1 1 9 Recognize exemplary student performance each six weeks' through Principal's Honor Roll.
The district will improve student achievement by hiring fully certified teachers to maintain small class sizes, particularly in
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grades K-5.
The campus will continue a multi-faceted instructional approach aimed at raising state assessment scores for LEP students using
1 1 12
ESL strategies.
1 1 13 A program of extended year services and benefits will be offered to all current migrant students.
1 1 16 Integrate testing strategies throughout all subject areas and grade levels 3-5.
1 1 17 Implementation of Motor Lab for Pre-Kindergarten.
1 1 18 Increased instructional time in math and reading.
1 1 19 Vertical Alignment with TEKS Resource
Various staff development topics covered during faculty and other staff development meetings: Technology, Suicide prevention,
Conflict resolution, Violence prevention, Discipline strategies, Parental involvement, TELPAS, Disaggregated state assessment
1 2 1
data, Title I, Conferencing, parents' perspective, Classroom Management, Curriculum Management, Curriculum Alignment, RtI
Program, Gifted and Talented, TEKS Resource.
1 2 2 Appropriate staff will receive 6-hour GT update.
1 2 3 Appropriately referred students in grades 1-5 will be assessed for Dyslexia using state approved measures.

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1 2 4 Elementary teachers will be encouraged to get their ESL and G/T endorsements. Districts will pay initial test fee.
1 2 5 Staff will receive training in ESL strategies periodically.
Newly arrived immigrants and ELL students will have access to a language acquisition program to improve English language
1 2 6
skills.
1 2 7 Consistent and periodical walkthroughs to ascertain high-quality instruction.
1 3 1 Instructional staff and/or CEIC will review all pertinent student performance data.
1 3 2 Extensive DMAC and TEKS Resource training for teachers.
Teachers in grades 3-5 will determine remediation of low student expectations from benchmark data. SE data sheets are
1 3 3
compiled and turned in.
2 1 1 Supplementary aids and services will be provided to the education of the students in the LRE as needed.
Supplementary programs for grades 3-5 will be utilized to improve academic achievement. These programs include: Extended
2 1 2
day, tutorials and after school enrichment.
2 1 3 Providing additional instructional time for math and reading.
Attend job fairs and advertise to find highly qualified teachers and offer bonuses or stipends for hard to fill positions such as
2 2 1
bilingual.
2 3 1 Parents of students with chronic absences will be contacted.
2 4 1 Grade level team meetings and team leader meetings will be held monthly.
2 4 2 Teachers observing other teachers, both in district and outside of district.
2 4 3 Ongoing professional development through the use of a book study and/or articles.
2 4 4 Teachers attend other professional development opportunities throughout the year.
2 4 5 Staff Meetings will be held every two to three weeks.
3 1 1 Notify parents of students nominated for GT program
3 1 2 Teachers will conduct individual parent-teacher conferences annually and as needed.
3 1 3 Newsworthy articles will be published in the local news outlets and social media.
3 1 4 Public Service Announcements will be made on Spearman School channel 3 and social media.
3 1 5 GBE will provide information about upcoming activities to parents.
3 1 6 GBE will continue to participate in BIGS (Big Brothers/Big Sisters in Schools).

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CEIC members will be elected to serve a two/three year term, with half of the team rotating off yearly to provide experienced
3 1 7
membership as well as affording new insights and leadership on a yearly basis.
3 1 8 Form active partnerships with parents (Parent Teacher Association) and local businesses (Partners in Education).
3 1 9 GBE will host a beginning of the school year, "Meet the Teacher."
3 1 10 Pre-Kindergarten notifications will be placed in the newspaper, online newspaper, posters, and social media.
3 1 11 Implementation of "Read with a Buddy" for grades K-2.
3 1 12 Parent seminars to support parents with a variety of topics.
3 1 13 Parents of students with chronic absences will be contacted.
Attendance laws will be reviewed with parents at meetings as stated in the handbooks and attendance will be recorded on report
3 1 14
cards.
4 1 1 All staff will become familiar with the discipline policies and Student Code of Conduct.
4 1 3 Students will receive copies of the Student Code of Conduct and campus handbooks.
Comprehensive counseling program for PreK-5 that includes but is not restricted to: bullying prevention, stress
4 1 5
management/test anxiety, group and individual counseling.
4 1 7 Increase structure in classroom and common areas throughout the campus.
4 1 8 Build morale and team spirit across the campus.

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Title I
1: Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Administer a parent survey in the spring.
Administer a staff survey.
Technology survey.
2: Schoolwide Reform Strategies
Increase learning time in Reading and Math instruction.
Continue to improve classroom structure.
Technology initiative district-wide that involves teachers in a grant program where they receive training and then devices that can be
utilized in the most efficient way possible for their classroom.
Provide teachers with training opportunities regarding teaching strategies and opportunities to implement those strategies.
Foster pride in school, self, and community.
Create a culture of excellence.
3: Instruction by highly qualified professional teachers
Seek out highly qualified teachers to provide instruction.
Provide ongoing professional development opportunities.
4: High-quality and ongoing professional development for teachers, principals, and paraprofessionals and, if appropriate, student services
personnel, parents, and other staff

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Professional development that includes a book study of The Innovator's Mindset for grades K-5. ESL Certification is needed for content
area teachers. ESL training is offered by Region 16. Provide opportunities for staff to attend professional development @ Region 16.
Train paraprofessionals to be utilized in the classroom with students.
5: Strategies to attract highly qualified teachers
Recruit teachers that were raised in the panhandle area that might want to return.
Provide opportunities for professional development.
Maintain small class sizes.
Provide a positive and challenging environment to grow and develop as an educator.
6: Strategies to increase parental involvement
Plan two parent involvement nights--one for the fall and one for the spring.
Plan parent seminars that target reading, language development, and higher education opportunities.
Meet the Teacher Night for parents
Family Nights during Book Fairs in the Fall and Spring
Pizza for Parents in the Spring
Early Literacy Training
7: Plans for assisting preschool children in the transition from early childhood programs to elementary school programs
Pre-K students will meet the kindergarten teachers and observe classrooms.
Reflect on the needs of our entering Pre-K students and their parents for early literacy intervention.

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8: Measures to include teachers in the decisions regarding the use of academic assessments in order to improve the achievement of individual
students and the overall instructional program
TAIS Team
CEIC Team
Grade Level Team Meetings
Team Leader Meetings
Support Team Meetings
RtI Team
9: Activities to ensure effective timely assistance for students who experience difficulty mastering the proficient or advanced levels of academic
achievement standards
Summer School for ESL K-1
Summer Acceleration 2-4
Extended Day for Grades 3-5
Tutorials
Migrant Summer School K-5
SSI acceleration for fifth grade students
10: Coordination and integration of federal, state and local services and programs
Special education services
GT services
504 services
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Migrant program
ESL program
SSI requirements for accelerated learning provided
Dyslexia program
RtI program

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Site-Based Decision Making Committee
Committee Role Name Position
Principal Randy Lamb Principal
Administrator Alexis Beck Assistant Principal
Classroom Teacher Jessica Brown 5th Grade Teacher
Classroom Teacher Kandi Wolf 2nd Grade Teacher
Classroom Teacher Rhonda Smith Kindergarten Teacher
Classroom Teacher Bianca Mendoza 3rd Grade teacher
Classroom Teacher Christa Turner 4th Grade Teacher
Classroom Teacher Nelly Rosendo 1st Grade Teacher
District-level Professional Kristin Shieldknight Chief of Innovation
Non-classroom Professional Lizet Olmos Counselor
Business Representative Delma Diaz Committee Member
Parent Jessica Dunnihoo Committee Member
Parent Carolina Caro Committee Member
Community Representative Trudie Gordon Committee Member
Classroom Teacher Donna Millican Classroom Teacher
Paraprofessional Gladis Hernandez Committee Member

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Spearman Independent School District

Gus Birdwell Elementary

Gus Birdwell Elementary Campus #098-904-101

The attitude of the staff impacts students, colleagues, and stakeholders.

Gus Birdwell Elementary Campus #098-904-101

Gus Birdwell Elementary Campus #098-904-101

Student Enrollment: 417 Students, PK-05

Two or more races--1.7%

White student achievement is highest of all sub-populations.

ELL student attendance is highest of all sub-populations.

Gus Birdwell Elementary Campus #098-904-101

Student Achievement Summary

I. Student Achievement (Target--60; GBE Rating--80)

II. Student Progress (Target--32; GBE Rating--45)

III. Closing Performance Gaps (Target--28; GBE Rating--42)

IV. Postsecondary Readiness (Target--12; GBE Rating--46)

Student Achievement Strengths

Improvement in math scores for third, fourth and fifth grades.

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School Culture and Climate Summary

School Culture and Climate Strengths

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Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Summary

Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Strengths

Teacher Mentoring and hiring practices.

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Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Summary

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Family and Community Involvement Summary

Family and Community Involvement Strengths

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School Context and Organization Summary

School Context and Organization Strengths

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Gus Birdwell Elementary Campus #098-904-101

Gus Birdwell Elementary Campus #098-904-101

Performance Objective 1: Improve academic performance.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1: STAAR, TPRI

4) Emphasize Accelerated Reader Program.

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10) The district will improve student achievement by hiring

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16) Integrate testing strategies throughout all subject areas

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Gus Birdwell Elementary Campus #098-904-101

Evaluation Data Source(s) 2:

1) Various staff development topics covered during faculty

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6) Newly arrived immigrants and ELL students will have

= Accomplished = Continue/Modify = Considerable = Some Progress = No Progress = Discontinue

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Performance Objective 3: Increase the use of quality data to drive instruction.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 3:

2) Extensive DMAC and TEKS Resource training for

= Accomplished = Continue/Modify = Considerable = Some Progress = No Progress = Discontinue

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Performance Objective 1: Redesigning and/or strengthening the school's instructional program.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 1:

2) Supplementary programs for grades 3-5 will be utilized

= Accomplished = Continue/Modify = Considerable = Some Progress = No Progress = Discontinue

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Performance Objective 2: Recruit and retain effective teachers.

Evaluation Data Source(s) 2: