1. Goal Details
St. Helen Elementary School
St. Helen, Michigan, United States
Prepared for the Michigan Department of Education
Goal Development Status: In Development
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Goal: Improving Mathematics
Content Area : Math
Goal Source : CNA
Development Status : In Development
Student Goal Statement : To increase the percentage of students meeting expectations for the MEAP 2009
testing period. In addition, increase students meeting benchmark according to the criteria set forth on the NWEA
test.
Gap Statement : A percentage of students at the elementary level are not meeting grade level expectations in
math. For instance, 87% of the students in third grade met expectations in the MEAP according to the Fall 2008
test. However, in the Fall of 2008 at St. Helen Elementary 82% of the students in second grade were not meeting
benchmark according to the NWEA Assessment. In addition, 59% in 3rd, and 60% in 4th are not meeting
benchmark in math based on the current 08/09 NWEA assessments.
Cause for Gap : The AYP Math targets are: 3=67%, 4=65% and 5= 65%. Our building has certainly moved
students out of the lower categories. Data analysis has revealed several students who's cut scores were very close
to the next level. Interventions have been implemented to close the gap for these students to move them into the
next level. The gap was identified by MEAP and NWEA results, students were identified and then strategies and
services were implemented. The cause for the gap was the fact that without assessment data we were unaware of
the exact needs that went beyond the Universal Intructional needs of our students.
Multiple measures/sources of data you used to identify this gap in student achievement : This Gap was
identified through MEAP, NWEA assessments results and Everyday Math Assessments which are all utitlized to
Progress monitor and will drive group and individualized intruction.
What are the criteria for success and what data or multiple measures of assessment will be used to monitor
progress and success of this goal? All students in the St. Helen Elementary Title I program will increase their
MEAP percentage to reach 75%, in all math areas, by the end of the 2009/10 school year.
Contact Name : Mary Ward
List of Objectives:
ID Objective
5339 All students in the St. Helen Elementary School Title I program will increase their percentage to 75%, in all
MEAP math areas, by the end of the 2009/10 school year.
CNA Challenges : None
1.1. Objective: Improving Math Skills
Measurable Objective Statement to Support Goal : All students in the St. Helen Elementary School Title I
program will increase their percentage to 75%, in all MEAP math areas, by the end of the 2009/10 school year.
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List of Strategies:
ID Strategy Locked
By
0 Strive to teach all units in the math curriculum.
0 Use targeted math interventions for students below grade level.
0 Use Title II, Part A Funds to decrease class sizes at kindergarten to 17 which will provide for more
one on one time with the students.
0 Provide professional development opportunities for the teachers to review data and discuss
interventions for students based on the needs.Student Achievement Data which defines student
need must be used in planning for Professional Development. Staff members need to develop a
plan as to how they are going share the information that they obtained through the PD
Opportunity.
1.1.1. Strategy: Improving Math Skills
Strategy Statement: Strive to teach all units in the math curriculum.
Selected Target Areas
CNA I.1.A.4 Curriculum Review: The school community holds the belief that quality curriculum and
instruction requires frequent review and revision based upon input of appropriate stakeholders within a
structured process.
Other Required Information for Strategy
What research did you review to support the use of this strategy and action plan?
On reviewing our data it becomes very apparent when a classroom does not keep up with where they are
supposed to be in regards to the progression through the Math Units.
List of Activities:
Activity Begin End Staff Responsible
Date Date
Teachers will be required to verify what unit they 9/1/2009 6/6/2010 The Building Principals will
are teaching every trimester by responding to a collect Math Pacing Guide each
Pacing Guide Form. trimester.
1.1.1.1. Activity: Improving Math Skills
Activity Description: Teachers will be required to verify what unit they are teaching every trimester by
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responding to a Pacing Guide Form.
Activity Type: Revised
Planned staff responsible for implementing activity: The Building Principals will collect Math Pacing
Guide each trimester.
Actual staff responsible for implementing activity: The teachers will actually be responible to keep up
with the Pacing Guide.
Planned Timeline: Begin Date - 9/1/2009, End Date - 6/6/2010
Actual Timeline: Begin Date - N/A, End Date - N/A
Fiscal Resources Needed for Activity:
Resource Funding Source Planned Actual
Amount Amount
Teacher Time General Funds 1,000.00 1,000.00
1.1.2. Strategy: Improving Math Skills
Strategy Statement: Use targeted math interventions for students below grade level.
Selected Target Areas
CNA I.1.A.1 Curriculum Document(s): The curriculum documents are the basic framework for instruction.
They contain essential and rigorous content that guides what is taught within and across grade levels. They
provide consistency and continuity to the curriculum and instruction practiced at the school and reflect the
belief that all students should actively construct and apply knowledge.
CNA I.2.B.1 Delivered Curriculum: The school assures that students have the supports they need to meet
the required standards/expectations. Teachers expect and provide opportunities for students to use many
and varied approaches to demonstrate competency. The school continuously adapts curriculum, instruction,
and assessments to meet its students' diverse and changing needs.
Other Required Information for Strategy
What research did you review to support the use of this strategy and action plan?
The Math Interventions utilized will be research-based Interventions as identified by the Everyday Math
Program or Touch Math. Research supports the usage of the Everyday Math Program, as well as Touch
Math for those students who are struggling in the regular math program.
List of Activities:
Activity Begin End Staff Responsible
Date Date
The Title I Teacher and the classroom teachers will untilize 9/1/2009 6/6/2010 District Title I Teacher
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Everyday Math or Touch Math Intervention techniques with and Classroom
students who have been identified as Tier II or Tier III Students. Teachers.
1.1.2.1. Activity: Improving Math Skills
Activity Description: The Title I Teacher and the classroom teachers will untilize Everyday Math or
Touch Math Intervention techniques with students who have been identified as Tier II or Tier III
Students.
Activity Type: Revised
Planned staff responsible for implementing activity: District Title I Teacher and Classroom Teachers.
Actual staff responsible for implementing activity: Classroom Teacher
Planned Timeline: Begin Date - 9/1/2009, End Date - 6/6/2010
Actual Timeline: Begin Date - N/A, End Date - N/A
Fiscal Resources Needed for Activity:
Resource Funding Source Planned Actual
Amount Amount
Teacher Time General Funds 5,000.00 5,000.00
1.1.3. Strategy: Improving Math Skills
Strategy Statement: Use Title II, Part A Funds to decrease class sizes at kindergarten to 17 which will
provide for more one on one time with the students.
Selected Target Areas
CNA I.2.B.2 Best Practice: There is a strong belief within the school community that all students can
succeed. This is demonstrated in the broad use at both the school and classroom levels of a variety of best
practices designed to meet the differentiated needs of individual learners. Technology is a key component
of instructional practice.
CNA III.2.B.1 Uses Best Practices: Professional development initiatives lead teachers to reflect on their
content and pedagogy. These initiatives inform and strengthen the connection between classroom
application and student achievement.
Other Required Information for Strategy
What research did you review to support the use of this strategy and action plan?
Title II Part A supports the huge body of research-base support for lower class size (17).
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List of Activities:
Activity Begin End Staff Responsible
Date Date
Through-out the Consolidated Application 9/1/2009 6/6/2010 Business Manager Shay Anderson
Process Title II Part A (Class Size Reducation will work with building level budget
Funds), at kindergarten will be added to reduce teams which reflect multiple Stake
class size to 17 or less. Holders.
1.1.3.1. Activity: Improving Math Skills
Activity Description: Through-out the Consolidated Application Process Title II Part A (Class Size
Reducation Funds), at kindergarten will be added to reduce class size to 17 or less.
Activity Type: Revised
Planned staff responsible for implementing activity: Business Manager Shay Anderson will work
with building level budget teams which reflect multiple Stake Holders.
Actual staff responsible for implementing activity: Shay Anderson Business Manager
Planned Timeline: Begin Date - 9/1/2009, End Date - 6/6/2010
Actual Timeline: Begin Date - N/A, End Date - N/A
Fiscal Resources Needed for Activity:
Resource Funding Source Planned Actual
Amount Amount
Money Title I Part A 85,000.00 85,000.00
1.1.4. Strategy: Improving Math Skills
Strategy Statement: Provide professional development opportunities for the teachers to review data and
discuss interventions for students based on the needs.Student Achievement Data which defines student need
must be used in planning for Professional Development. Staff members need to develop a plan as to how
they are going share the information that they obtained through the PD Opportunity.
Selected Target Areas
CNA I.2.B.2 Best Practice: There is a strong belief within the school community that all students can
succeed. This is demonstrated in the broad use at both the school and classroom levels of a variety of best
practices designed to meet the differentiated needs of individual learners. Technology is a key component
of instructional practice.
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Other Required Information for Strategy
What research did you review to support the use of this strategy and action plan?
Research supports the need for on going, sustainable Professional Development which must be tied to
student achievement data which defines the need and the opportunity must be research-based.
List of Activities:
Activity Begin End Staff
Date Date Responsible
Student Achievement Data which defines student need must be used in 9/1/2009 6/6/2010 Building
planning for Professional Development. Staff members need to develop Principal and
a plan as to how they are going share the information that they obtained Staff
through the PD Opportunity.
1.1.4.1. Activity: Improving Math Skills
Activity Description: Student Achievement Data which defines student need must be used in planning
for Professional Development. Staff members need to develop a plan as to how they are going share the
information that they obtained through the PD Opportunity.
Activity Type: Revised
Planned staff responsible for implementing activity: Building Principal and Staff
Actual staff responsible for implementing activity: Building Principal
Planned Timeline: Begin Date - 9/1/2009, End Date - 6/6/2010
Actual Timeline: Begin Date - N/A, End Date - N/A
Fiscal Resources Needed for Activity:
Resource Funding Source Planned Actual
Amount Amount
Money Title I Part A 10,000.00 10,000.00
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