Improvement ARP ISD 2004

ARP ISD

DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2004-05

MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Arp Independent School District is to strive for excellence and develop responsible students with capacity to think critically and function successfully in a constantly changing competitive world.

PHILOSOPHY: Arp Schools are dedicated to providing all students with a safe, equitable, and effective educational environment where continuing staff development, character education, SCANS foundational skills and competencies, the Texas Education Agency’s Essential Knowledge and Skills, integration of current technologies, research-based strategies, and authentic assessments are facets of the curriculum to prepare students for successful futures and high-skilled careers.

Goal #1 Parents will be full partners with the district in the education of their children.

OBJECTIVES	PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCES ALLOCATIONS	TIMELINE	EVALUATION FORMATIVE/ SUMMATIVE
1. The Parent/Teacher Organization(s) will support and recommend strategies for promoting campus & district improvement. including extended learning for adults via distance education.	Principal, PTO,	Campus funds	bi-annually	Sitebase Committee Recommendations, Reports and sign-in sheets. Parent Surveys
2. Surveys will be taken to determine the need for alternative education requirements for the district, including extended learning for adults via distance education.	Curriculum Director	TEA TARGET Grants	Begin in August 2004	Purchased equipment in 2005 and offered one distance learning course and one distance learning community event
3. Remote Access given to district and community for distance learning	Tech Director	E-rate & TARGET grants	Began in 1998 Expanded in 2005	Purchased RAS in 1998, upgraded in 2005 Waiting arrival of Wireless Community Network Secured grant for Wireless H.S. Campus network in 2005
4. Reinstitute TigerVision (community access channel broadcasting from high school studio) to support community distance learning through student-produced video broadcasts.	Classic Cable and Tech Director	Campus & Cable funds	ASAP	As of 06/06/05 cable company has not responded to request.
5.Student ShowCase OpenHouse will allow students to show parents and community their work, electronic portfolios, multimedia projects, videos, Websites, talents and skills.	Principals, Teachers	TARGET Grant	annually	Program reviews and community involvement Attendance & participation on elementary campus in 2004
6. Parent Information nights will be scheduled for 8^th grade enrollment and to explain acceleration programs, Recommended High School Program, Dual Credit, CATE, and Articulation Courses.	Counselor and Curriculum Director	H.S. Campus Funds	annually	Counselor initiated several in-school sessions for students only Required 4-year plans need to be on file
7. Help educate parents on the high school recommended program, acceleration programs, and dual credit and articulation courses through newsletters, flyers, and orientations, and Website.	Counselor & Curriculum Director	Campus & District Funds	Begun 2003, Web site updated 2005	Program Flyers to be created 2005 New Website created 2005 Orientations to be conducted

Goal 2: Parents and other community members will be partners in the improvement of the school.

By May 2005, 50% of parents will be partners in the improvement of schools.

ACTIVITY/STRATEGY	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCE ALLOCATION	TIMELINE	EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION
1. Increase communication between teachers and parents regarding the academic performance and development of students through the use of the PTO newsletter, School Report Card, AEIS report, G/T parent meetings, Title I parent meetings, monthly Head-Start parent meetings, School-parent compact, teacher notes, progress reports, marquee, signs, Campus Site-Based Committee meetings, Early Years Publication, TIER Letters to parents, TAKS results, parent and student surveys, PTO carnival, Open House, Meet the Teacher/Supply Night, newspaper articles, school website, class websites, class syllabi, Student Handbook, and school Website.	Principal Superintendent PTO Teachers Parents Aides Counselor Curr. Dir.	$1000 local funds Head-Start funds Title I funds -- $500	continuous	Parents will be aware of student academic progress and programs. Positive communication between teacher, staff, administration, and parents. Parents will have participated by attending an extended day function, extra-curricular event, or program specific committee meeting or conference. Parents will have returned signed program agreement, handbook signature sheet, filled out appropriate program paper work and attended appropriate program parent meeting.
2. Online grading program will be implemented in 2004 for pilot and given Web access to parents in 2005-06	School Board Approval, Tech Director	$12,000 Ornelas Gift Fund	September 2004	Pilot conducted successfully Web implementation will take place as planned
3. Develop mutually beneficial partnerships between schools and community entities.	Parents Teachers Administrators Students Curriculum Dir. Counselor Businesses PTO	PTO Arp State Bank Leo’s Burger Barn Terry’s Brookshires	Aug-May	Positive communication and relationships between the school and community.
4. Provide human relations activities that will enable students to deal positively and effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, such as Veteran’s Day Celebration, Black History Month, Self-Esteem Program, Every 15 Minutes, Community Access TV Programming, Website News Highlights, and Counselor	Teachers Principal Librarian Counselor Curr. Dir. Administration Local EMS	Region VII Drug Education Funds Local funds	Aug-May	Students will have increased appreciation of diverse cultures.
5. Have an athletic field day at the high school track.	Staff Parents Students Teachers Principal	High School Track Facilities $300 local funds P.E. Equipment	May	Each child will have the opportunity to be successful in fitness activities. Conducted successfully
6. Students will perform at PTO meetings.	PTO Teachers Students Principal	None	Sept-May	More parent involvement in student activities and in the music program.
7. Provide information to parents concerning the 3 TIERS and 504 programs through handouts, parent conferences, "Meet the Tiger" BBQ Dinner for Community, Student Handbook, and school Website.	Administrators Teachers Counselor Curr. Dir.	$900 local funds & community donations	Aug-May	More parent involvement and knowledge of school programs, curriculum, and student achievement.
8. Reallocate Computers to student checkout for at-risk students (TIER students), Achieve Now! and laptops.	Technology Coordinators	$300 Technology Funds (Modems)	Aug - May	Better relations with parents and students. Better knowledge of school technology services. Program partially implemented for special needs students
9. All teachers will receive laptops and students with special needs and research projects will be allowed to check a laptop out from the Tech Dept.	Technology Director	TARGET Grants, District Funds	September – August	Number of Laptops checked out 66 laptops checked out in 2004-05 5 laptops not checked out
10. Meet the Teacher night for all three campuses to give program flyers to parents. Included in this night is a parent drawing for a prizes. Advertise using posters, flyers, bank statement mail-out (1/2 sheet) in July. (School Calendar, sports calendar, activities) Send to the bank by June.	Principals	Local funds $100 X3	August 16, 2005	Number of parents involved in meet the teacher night.

GOAL 3: All faculty and staff will be trained and certified in the SBEC Technology Application Competencies (8th grade computer literacy competencies. )* All staff will move from Level I to Level III Engaged-learner Competencies for transparent technology integration.

OBJECTIVES	PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCES ALLOCATIONS	TIMELINE	EVALUATIONS
1. Identify levels of competencies for all faculty and staff	Technology Director & Campus Technology Coordinators	District Staff Development Funds	Sept 2003 to present	Completion of Self - Inventory by teachers 2003 Completion of Technology Application Skills Assessment 2004 Completion of 2 Modules of Technology Integration 2005 Completion of STAR Charts 2004 by all faculty members
2. All teachers will utilize district digital resources to record grades, attendance, student progress, curriculum alignment, assessments, and student works	School Board Approval, Principals, Tech Director	District, E-rate, TARGET grant, Ornelas Gift Fund	Begun in 2003, Resources updated in 2004	All teachers directed to use online gradebook and attendance All teachers successfully submitted attendance and at least one six weeks in online gradebook Wireless access was given to Ag and Band Hall buildings Curriculum Calendars digitized, a percentage of benchmarks placed on ClassServer Over 200 lessons placed on ClassServer for 24-7 access Still need all teachers to participate in development of online resources
3. A Laptop will be given to each teacher for classroom use who completes INTEL© or comparable training.	Campus Technology Coordinators	District Level	Continuous	Rubrics and # Web based Training Modules completed by teachers 40 Teachers completed INTEL (c) Training 2 Research Modules completed May, 2005 by all faculty except 1
4. Train and mentor all teachers in 8th grade computer competencies and integration techniques using 3 Tiers of accountability (ClassServer)	Campus Technology Coordinators and TARGET Grant participants	TARGET grant	continuous	2 Training Sessions conducted in 2004 1 Training Session conducted in 2005 2 Modules completed by all teachers (except 1) on ClassServer Module 3 will require teachers to create lessons on ClassServer in 2005 STAR Chart Evaluations revealed need for advanced skills in online productivity
5. Train and monitor all teachers in eclectic strategies for differentiated lesson design to the benefit of all learners (ClassServer)	Curriculum Director	TARGET grant	continuous	Each Research Module is designed for direct acquisition of professional skills for differentiated instruction Evaluation & TAKS data suggests more skills are needed by faculty
6. Allot multiple computers to classroom with trained teachers and highlight best practices in district. Title II Part D funded TCEA trip for any teacher in the district who wants to participate in Technology Integration Training.	School Board Approval, Curriculum Director	Ornelas Gift Funds Title II Part D	2004-05	14 Teachers attended TCEA 60 computers added to district inventory 10 older computers removed from service Best Practices included in Research Module Training TAKS and Module Evaluations demonstrate need for more Best Practice exposure and skills development
7. Certify classroom teachers as Master Trainers to assist integration of technology into curriculum.	Curriculum Director	N/A	February 2005	12 Mentor teachers identified through 2 TARGET grants

*GT Teachers maintain their certification by accruing credit hours in extended training. All faculty gain in-service in GT, discipline management, modification and improvement strategies, and technology.

Goal 4: Provide instructional resources, adequate reading material, staff development, and technology for each teacher, multiple student-computers in each classroom for student use, and connectivity established utilizing E-rate funding to

OBJECTIVES	PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCES ALLOCATIONS	TIMELINE	EVALUATIONS
1. Provide a network compatible TAKS acceleration software to provide skills for TIER students.	Curriculum Director	District Funds and Special Education Coop Funds	2004-05	L&M Software purchased for Math Acceleration Writing Program purchased for High School Need Math Text and Materials Coordinated K-8 Need Manipulatives and Training K-12 in Math Writing Program Successful as per TAKS evaluation Science Instruction needs to follow best practices.
2. Provide core subject teachers with research-based instructional strategies for student success through summer workshops and growth plans	Principals, Region VII Workshops, Curriculum Director	District Funds	2004-06	Research Modules designed to assist teachers Region VII Summer Workshops District Staff Development
3. Provide district with program descriptions for all curriculum areas	Principals, Department Chairs, Curriculum Director	District Funds	2004-2006	Number of program descriptions completed Ability to evaluate programs by descriptions
4. Provide students a way to reclaim credit or accelerate credits through a credit recovery/acceleration program	Board of Trustees, Superintendent, Curriculum Director, Principals	District Funds	Evaluations of Programs 2004-05 Implement by Fall 2005	Ability of students to stay on at least a 4-year graduation path.
5 Establish interactive video network for dual credit courses with colleges and/or universities.	Technology Director	District Funds/ State Technology Allotment	2004-05	Purchase conducted Courses initiated
6. Write grant for additional library books and reading materials at all grade levels	Librarian and committee	Unknown	2004-05	Successful grant written Need still exists
7. Implement effective & efficient resource sharing through library media center, distance learning facilities with college programs, and Internet direct connectivity.	School Board Approval, Technology Director	Ornelas Gift Funds	2004-05	Successfully purchased new library server and Web-based Library program for entire district.
8. Implement handheld technologies in the core curriculum classrooms for student research and data manipulation.	Technology Director, Campus Technology Assistants	Technology Allotment	2004-05	Not yet initiated

Goal 5: Quality Instruction to promote individual student success will result from a well-balanced and appropriately scoped and sequenced curriculum for all students.

A well-balanced curriculum will be taught so that all students may realize their learning potential and prepare for productive lives.

OBJECTIVES	PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCES ALLOCATION	TIMELINE	EVALUATION
1. Implement Department Chairs to assist in the Scope & Sequence of TEKS K-12, enrichment, modifications, and integration techniques.	Superintendent, Principals, Curriculum Director	District/ Campus funds	Began in 2003, continuous	Curriculum Calendars in place Benchmarks in place Successful TIER initiatives
2.Provide each student with a syllabus for each class for each six weeks.	Principals	Campus	Began 2003	Initiative Needs to be enforced
3. rovide tutorials and small classes for students who are at risk (STAR) of not passing the state mandated tests.	Principals	Campus, Title 1 $5000	Oct- June	Number of students successful on TAKS Need to improve instruction during this period of time
4. Provide students with accelerated curriculum, articulated, dual, and concurrent courses, and distance learning opportunities to graduate early (Virtual High School)	Teachers, Curriculum Director	TARGET grant	Began 2002	Number of students successful in accelerated program -- 3 in 2004 Number of Virtual High School Students -- 6 in 2004
5. Provide all students with the Least Restrictive Environment for education according to the CAP Plan	Principal, ARD committee	Special Ed, Campus	continuous	Number of special student included in regular classroom Number of special students successful on TAKS

5-b: By May 2005, a TEKS-based curriculum will be implemented within each grade level so that 96% of students master grade level TEKS.

ACTIVITY/STRATEGY	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCE ALLOCATION	TIMELINE	EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION
1. Review and revise the local curriculum to meet TEKS and TAKS objectives using additional waiver days from the state for staff development in areas of need.	Curriculum Director, Principals, Dept Chairs, Teachers	District	continuously	August Inservice Training and Alignment Summer Dept Chair Workshops Improvement Plans
2Continue Right Choice/Character Counts programs	Teachers, Principals	Campus	continue	Needs Monitoring
3.Strengthen curriculum with the following strategies: AR, incorporate math strategies into K-5 lessons, use manipulatives, TAKS booklets, Mountain Math and Language, Computer Lab, journal writing, and incorporating writing TEKS into the writing process.	District Administrators and Teachers	Campus	continuous	Improved Reading Scores in 2005 Improved Writing Scores in 2005
4. Use Accelerated Reading, STAR and TPRI along with New District Assessment & Accountability Policy to track student progress in the District Initiatives of Reading, Writing, Questioning, & Researching.	Principals, Curric Direct, Teachers	Campus	continuous	Data-driven decisions Guided Reading Balanced Literacy monitored in classrooms on a regular basis
5. School personnel trained in Scottish Rite Program will continue screening and teaching of dyslexic population. Full program description will be available to all parents of Title 1 students.	Principals	Campus	continuous	Program Description Written and Evaluated on a continuous basis has not yet been completed Program lacking accountability and documentation
6.The teachers will continue to be trained in multi-sensory programs to assist special needs and students in at-risk situations.	Curriculum Director	District	continuous	Reinstatement of MTS/MTA Program evaluation formative and summative Success with at-risk students demonstrated in each program evaluation Current success -- Writing program 3-12, and Reading 5th
8. The teachers and aides will continue to be trained in modifications and differentiated instructional program.	District Administration	District	continuous	Completion of Modules Portfolio Assessments
9. All teachers, staff, and parents will have an opportunity to become familiar with the School Wide Title Program.	Principals	Campus and Title 1 $200	continuous	Formal Program Description Flyers to Parents Web site Parent Meetings
10. An outlet will be provided for staff and community to give input concerning the programs implemented through the Parent-School Compact, PTO meetings, annual Title I and G/T parent meetings, parent and student surveys, campus site-based committee.	Principal PTO Teachers Parents Students Curr. Dir. Superintendent Community	Local funds (@ $100)	Aug-May	Evaluate feedback from community and staff to continually monitor and improve programs Online Surveys implemented in 2004
11. Teachers will document enrichment and remedial activities, and TEKS for each lesson in their digital lesson plans.	Teachers, Principals	Campus	weekly	Provide students with enrichment and remedial activities to increase student achievement and to ensure that all TEKS are covered instructionally. Initiatives for 3 TIERS are evaluated continuously
12. Supplementary materials and electronic resources will be purchased in the areas of Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies.	Principal, Title I Coordinator Curriculum Dir, Department Chairs	$5,000 Compensatory Funds Title I funds ($7,000)	yearly	Provide all students with activities to increase student achievement and to ensure that all TEKS are covered Tutorial Schedules, student sign-in sheets, and TAKS tests

Goal 6: All students with scores less than 90% will demonstrate 15% improvement on state and national tests over each year’s scores (See Appendix).

OBJECTIVES	PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCES ALLOCATION		TIMELINE	EVALUATION
1. By May 2005, 96% of students tested will meet minimum requirements of the objectives in the writing, reading, and mathematics sections of the state test.	Students Principal Teachers Parents	$1000 Local Funds		Aug – May Daily	Increase in the TEKS for each student as demonstrated in the TLI
2. Full Class Period dedicated to assisting those at risk of not reaching district and personal goals	Principals Teachers	SCE – 5% FTEs		Aug – May Daily	Increasing rise in ability to demonstrate mastery of state test objectives
3. Implement accountability in each classroom for pre testing and servicing students on mastery of TEKS (6-Weeks Accountability Testing on Curriculum Calendars) and Electronic Portfolios and ClassServer.	Principals & Teachers	NCLB SSI		August / September Every Six Weeks	Benchmark success Interventions demonstrate improvement
4. Scope & Sequence curriculum for maximum effectiveness and filling in the “gaps”.	Department Chairs, Curriculum Director, Principals	District Funds		Summer Workshops and August Training	Coherent Sequence of course objectives k-12
5. Implement 3TIERS for modifying and tutoring students in need according to the CAP	Principals & Teachers	Local Funds		Aug-May Monthly meeting	Evaluation of each six weeks report card for effectiveness of strategies
6. Alternative Point System to the Accelerated Reading Program to encourage all types of communication & learning styles 7. Extend Dyslexia-multi sensory strategies to the Junior High Campus	Principals & Sitebase committees Teachers SOS Coordinators	Local Funds Local Funds	Daily perpetual		Increase in the number of books read by students in district Increase success of special needs students

Goal 7: By Spring 2005, the student annual attendance rate will be at least 96%; thereafter it will be maintained or improve annually.

By May 2005, the student annual attendance rate will be at least 97% for Arp Elementary School.

ACTIVITY/STATEGY	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCE ALLOCATION	TIMELINE	EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION
1. A Student Handbook, which outlines school policy on attendance, will be provided to every student.	Principal Office Staff Teachers Students	$800 local funds	By the end of the first week of school	All students and parents will be aware of the attendance policy when contact is made by school personnel regarding absences.
2. Each student’s permanent folder will contain a School-Parent Compact signed by the student’s parents or guardians and the student.	Office Staff Parents Students.	None	By the end of the first six weeks of school	Parents and students will be aware of and will acknowledge compliance with policies of the district.
3. Incentives for attendance will be provided at the campus level.	Principal Teachers Aides	Student Activity Fund, Local Funds	End of each 6 weeks period	Student attendance will be 97% or higher in most classes.
4. Each faculty member will contact parents of students who are absent 5 or more days per semester to check on student and give homework assignments.	Teachers Principal	None	Continual monitoring on a weekly basis from Aug-May	Student would complete and turn in missed assignments, and students will be encouraged to attend school.
5. Incentives for student success on TAKS will be provided at the campus level.	Principal	Campus & District Funds	End of each six weeks period	Increased student success and attendance.

Goal 8: Within 5 years of enrollment on this campus, each Limited English Proficient (LEP) student will pass an English proficiency test.

By May 2005, all LEP students who entered by September 1999 will demonstrate basic communication skills in English; at least 80% will command at least a 1000 word English reading vocabulary.

ACTIVITY/STRATEGY	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCE ALLOCATION	TIMELINE	EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION
1. Each academic department will develop class environments, materials, and instructional methods to assist LEP students in rapidly learning oral English.	Principal Teachers	ESL funds	Aug-May ongoing	All staff will incorporate basic ESL modifications during instruction of classes with LEP students.
2. An annual meeting will be held to explain the ESL program to parents.	ESL teacher Parents	None	Annually	To inform parents concerning the ESL program
3. The ESL teacher will be trained in LPAC/QLPT.	Principal ESL teacher Region VII	$350 ESL funds	By the end of January	More qualified staff
4. Enable Limited English Proficient students to become competent in the comprehension, speaking, reading, and composition of the English language through development of literacy and academic skills in the primary language and English.	Principal ESL teacher Teachers Curr. Director	ESL funds	Aug-May	Enable LEP students to participate equitably in school and be prepared for the future work force.
5. Provide opportunities for growth in cultural awareness, stressing the similarities among peoples while appreciating the differences.	ESL personnel Principal Faculty	ESL Funds	Aug-May	Students are prepared to become contributing members of USA communities.
6. Administer LAS, RPTE. ITBS and disaggregate results.	ESL personnel Principal Faculty	Cost of tests	Test Dates	Measurements of English proficiency will allow tracking of progress and needs of LEP students and school programs.
7. LPAC committee meets, monitors ESL program, address issues of LEP students and make decisions.	ESL personnel Principal		Fall, Spring, and called as needed	LEP students and families benefit from monitoring of advocacy committee.

Goal 9: Student and teacher use of technology will increase.

By May 2005, all students and teachers will have a working knowledge of available technology at Arp Schools.

ACTIVITY/STRATEGY	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCE ALLOCATION	TIMELINE	EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION
1. Students and teachers will possess a basic understanding of technological systems and their societal impact through use of technology in the classrooms.	Curr. Dir. Principal Teachers Students	Reading Grant Materials Technology Funds	Ongoing	The students will be more prepared for and successful in the future work force.
2. The students and teachers will be enabled to acquire information from a variety of sources.	Principal Teachers Staff Students Curr. Dir.	Computers, Internet, TENET, Intranet, Computer Lab time	Aug-May	Students and teachers will use a variety of strategies to acquire information from electronic resources.
3 . Students K-12 will maintain network Electronic Portfolio to create, publish, and display work that is evident of competency with technology.	Teachers Students Principal Curr. Director	Computers, Hardware, Software already on hand	Aug-May	The student will use the computer as a tool to solve and display works.
4. The student develop research skills, data & information literacy skills, and communication and problem solving skills through the use of technology tools.	Students Teachers Curr. Director Librarian	Materials already on hand	Aug-May	The students will feel comfortable and successful when doing research through electronic sources.

Goal 10-1: Identify and serve students with exceptional ability in order to stimulate, nurture, and strengthen them intellectually, socially, emotionally, and creatively so that they can reach their maximum potential for the good of self and society.

Identify and reevaluate all students nominated for the G/T program.

ACTIVITY/STRATEGY	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCE ALLOCATION	TIMELINE	EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION
1. Assess students identified for the G/T program using the SOI test.	G/T teacher Counselor	G/T funds	Nov.-March 1	Identify areas of giftedness in students to better serve the needs of all students.
2. Assess students using local achievement test as per Arp ISD Assessment & Accountability Policy	Classroom teacher Counselor	Counselor funds budgeted	Nov.-March	Identify students’ percentile scores.
3. Assess writing product of students referred for the G/T program.	Teachers trained in holistic scoring	None	Nov.-March	Identify students’ writing creativity
4. Assess students referred for G/T with teacher checklist	Classroom teacher	None	Nov.-March	Identify students’ classroom abilities
5. Asses students referred for G/T with a behavioral checklist	Parent	None	Nov-March	Identify students’ life skills and adaptability

Goal 10-2: Provide staff development in the education of gifted learners for professional personnel teaching these students.

ACTIVITY/STRATEGY	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCE ALLOCATION	TIMELINE	EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION
1. Attain 30 hours of G/T training in core areas	G/T teacher	G/T funds	As necessary	Enhanced G/T strategies will be used in the G/T classroom.
2. Attain 6 hours of G/T training yearly.	G/T teacher	G/T funds	Annually	Enhanced G/T strategies will be used in the G/T classroom.
3. At least 2 regular classroom teachers will attain 6hrs. of G/T training yearly.	Principal Teachers Curr. Director	G/T funds	Annually	Enhanced enrichment activities provided for all students in the regular classroom.

Goal 10-3: Promote total community interactive support for gifted learners.

ACTIVITY/STRATEGY	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCE ALLOCATION	TIMELINE	EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION
1. Conduct orientation meetings for parents/community that feature presentations on G/T programs.	G/T Coordinator Region VII Principal Parents	None	Twice a semester	Community support and understanding of the G/T program and G/T students.
2. Make available publications providing information on assessment and programs available for gifted learners.	G/T Coordinator	G/T funds	Annually	The community will be informed about the assessment process and programs available.
3. Organize and maintain G/T support and volunteer program	G/T Coordinator Parents Students	None	Annually ongoing	Parent support and attendance of G/T activities, such as field trips, the Imagination Fair, etc.
4. Mail to parents notification of nomination for entrance into the G/T program.	G/T Coordinator	$100 G/T funds	Nov. and March	Assurance of adequate communication with parents

Goal 11: By May 2005, increased awareness of placement for students needing modified curriculum and/ or instructions will be provided.

By May 2005, special educational referrals will be reduced by 25%.

ACTIVITY/STRATEGY	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCE ALLOCATION	TIMELINE	EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION
1. Train staff in S.O.S., STAR and 504 pre-referral procedures.	Curr. Director Special. Ed Dir. Principal Teachers Counselor	$500 local funds	By Oct. 1	Reduced unnecessary special ed. Referrals and increased student achievement.
2. Implement the CAP Matrix	Teachers Principal SOS Coordinator Counselor	local funds	Aug.	Same as above
3. S.O.S. committee meetings will be held bi-monthly to discuss student progress/educational needs.	S.O.S. Coordinator Teachers Principal Counselor	None	Aug- May	Increased modifications for students to ensure student success in the regular classroom.

Goal 12: To provide a drug-free, safe environment for learning.

By May 2005, all students will be provided the opportunity to be instructed on the benefits of a drug-free and safe society.

ACTIVITY/STRATEGY	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	RESOURCE ALLOCATION	TIMELINE	EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF EVALUATION
1. Celebrate Red Ribbon week & Every 15 Minutes Program (bi-annually)	Counselor Teachers Students Region VII	Drug-free funds	October	Increased awareness of the consequences of illegal drug use. Committee Recommends new initiative next year
2. Provide motivational film that promotes and encourages a drug-free environment and self-esteem.	Region VII Principal Counselor	$450 Region VII funds	Annually	Increased awareness of the consequences of illegal drug use and increased student self-esteem.
3. Celebrate Great American Smoke-Out	Teachers Principal Counselor Students Parents	American Heart Asso. Materials	Annually	Provide a smoke-free environment and make students aware of consequences of smoking.
4. Provide Campfire Peer Pressure Program for 5^th graders	Counselor 5^th grade Teachers Campfire Volunteers	None	Annually	Improved peer mediation and positive use of peer pressure. Committee Recommends new initiative next year
5. Motivational Speakers for the secondary campuses	Speakers	Drug-free funds	Annually	Improved awareness of the consequences of illegal drug activity.
6. Character Counts Curriculum	Principals Teachers Curriculum Director	Drug-free funds	Year-round	Promotes good character, self-esteem and citizenship
7. Leadership Training Opportunities	John Ben Sheppard Leadership Institute Region VII	Drug-free funds	Annually	Promotes leadership and increased self-esteem of students
8. Texas School Survey of Drug, Alcohol Use, and Sexual Conduct	Principals, Teachers, Public Policy, Research Institute at Texas A&N	Grant Region VII	Annually	Increased awareness of the use and availability of drugs to students on campus and in the community Survey completed 2005