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STARK COUNTY ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR 2009-2010

STARK COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

300 Van Buren

Wyoming, Illinois 61491

309-695-5181

STARK COUNTY CUSD #100 MISSION STATEMENT

Stark County CUSD #100’s mission is to equally address the educational needs of all students, within a safe and nurturing environment, with parental and community involvement, while promoting thinking skills, self esteem and self motivation for lifelong learning to become productive members of society.

STARK COUNTY CUSD #100 BOARD GOALS

1. To encourage the involvement and education of parents and the community.

2. To aggressively create and support a flexible, proactive curriculum in vocational, technological, health, art, and academic areas.

3. To commit to and maintain open communication with the community, staff, students, and their families.

4. To promote and maintain a standard of excellence, sportsmanship, and discipline in all educational and extracurricular programs.

5. To maintain financial stability based on prioritized needs in education, building, and transportation areas.

6. To actively pursue a current and dynamic school policy.

7. To cultivate the resources of the community.

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Stark County CUSD #100, a consolidation in 1992-1993 of the unit districts of Toulon and Wyoming, is located in central Illinois approximately 40 miles north and west of Peoria. The name, Stark County, is somewhat misleading since not all children in Stark County are within District #100 boundaries and some children in Knox and Marshall Counties are.

Ten small towns ranging in sizes from 25 to 1400 comprise the 242 square mile district. These communities are joined by a common school, county governmental organizations, and many civic, fraternal, and social groups. Volunteerism and community involvement abound throughout the county.

The district serves Pre-Kindergarten through 12^th grade students in three buildings on two sites in Wyoming and Toulon. In 2009-2010, all Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten through 5^th grade students attended Stark County Elementary School in Wyoming.

The following agencies and organizations are among those that provide services to the students of the elementary school:

Henry/Stark Special Education Cooperative,

Henry County Youth Services Bureau

Bureau, Henry, Stark Regional Office of Education

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

Black Hawk Community College-East and West Campuses

Catholic Social Services

Farm Bureau

The Public Libraries of Toulon and Wyoming

Bradley University (World of Wonders Gifted Institute)

Elementary Parents Club

Stark County Junior High School

Soil and Water Conservation Department

Department of Natural Resources

Methodist Medical Center

Proctor Hospital

Saint Francis Hospital

Kiefer School

The Stark County News

The Prairie Shopper

Stark County Education Foundation

An active partnership exists between the school and the community. Parents, area business people, and other community members routinely support and generously contribute to the efforts of the school. All stakeholders realize that only working together will Stark County students be prepared for the technical and challenging workplace that waits for them outside the boundaries of Stark County.

School Population:

2009

(IIRC Data)

Caucasian

Black

Asian/ Pacific Islander

Multi-racial

Hispanic

Native American

Stark County Elementary

96.2%

0.6%

2.0%

.9%

.3%

District

97.4%

0.5%

1.4%

.6%

.1%

Attendance: In 2009, the attendance rate was 95.9% at Stark County Elementary. This is slightly higher than the state rate of 93.7%. It is consistent with traditionally high attendance rates.

Chronic Truancy: In 2009, there were .9% chronic truants in the district. Stark County Elementary had .6% chronically truant students. The absence of any student is a concern at Stark County, so patterns of poor attendance are closely monitored and appropriate steps are taken to keep all students in school.

Mobility: In 2009, the mobility rate of elementary students was 9.1%. This is lower than the state rate of 13.5%. However, student mobility is a growing problem in Stark County, and educational concerns that accompany high mobility are routinely addressed by district staff. The needs of these children are met in a variety of ways.

Class Size:

Grade levels usually have three sections. Each section usually has an average of 16 to 18 students. Class sizes are still well below state averages.

Low Income: In 2009, the rate of low-income students for the entire district was 32.3%. The rate of low-income families at Stark County Elementary was 42.9%. The population of low-income students in the district is growing. The 2009 state rate was 42.9%.

Response to Intervention: Stark County Elementary is in the process of developing and implementing a K through 12 Response to Intervention system. The RtI system provides interventions for students having academic or other difficulties. Responses to individual student needs may provide solutions for impediments to success and more accurately identify students who need referral for Special Education and other services.

Special Needs Students: Stark County CUSD #100 is a member of the Henry-Stark Special Education District. Every effort is made to identify students with special educational needs. These students receive appropriate services to facilitate and maximize their learning. These resources include a psychologist, a special education coordinator, social worker, speech therapist, school counselor, school nurse, and special education teachers for both self-contained and resource programs. Programs for special needs students are reinforced and supported by the classroom teachers and the building principal.

Title I Services: Stark County Elementary is a Title I Targeted Assistance school. Title I teachers provide instructional reinforcement for Kindergarten through 5^th grade students who are at-risk for failure. Students in the program are identified through teacher referral, test scores, and classroom performance. In addition to regular classroom instruction, students in the Title I program receive the services of two Title I Language Arts teachers and a Title I aide to achieve grade level performance in math and Language Arts and to ensure future academic success.

State Assessment Data: 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th grade students are tested each year in Reading and Math using the ISAT. 4^th grade students are tested each year in Science. 5^th grade students are tested in Writing. 2009 results are below.

2009 STUDENTS MEETING OR EXCEEDING STATE STANDARDS*	READING (AYP target was 70%)	MATH (AYP target was 70%)	SCIENCE	WRITING
District 3^rd grade students	86.2%	87.9%		58.9%
District 4^th grade students	75%	92.2%	93.8%
District 5^th grade students	71.4%	91.1%		64.3%

*Complete 2009 results and an analysis of trend data are attached.

THE PLANNING PROCESS

The administration and staff of Stark County Elementary School are continually reviewing programs and the current plan for improvement. Progress toward goals is monitored and adjustments are made as necessary. Formal consideration of annual Internal Review documents and activities took place at the beginning of the 2009-2010 school year by the school’s School Improvement Team using preliminary student performance results. Principal Renee Wallace, Curriculum Director Judy Taylor, and all elementary teachers worked to identify goals.

AREAS OF PLANNED IMPROVEMENT IN 2009-2010

As a result of the annual Internal Review in August and September of 2009, Stark County Elementary School has targeted several areas for improvement in the 2009-2010 school year. Targeted goals were determined by an analysis of the following data:

§ 2009 ISAT results, STS results, and DIBELS records

§ Accelerated Reader records

§ 2009 Math mastery test results

§ RtI records

§ The spring 2009 Professional Development Survey

§ Faculty review of effective teaching methodologies

Targeted goals for improvement in the 2009-2010 school year are as follows:

GOAL 1: Implement a Response to Intervention (RtI) program in grades K through 5.

GOAL 2: Improve students’ skills in Reading.

GOAL 3: Improve students’ skills in Math.

Planned activities to achieve these goals are attached.

GOAL 1: IMPLEMENT A RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION (RtI) PROGRAM IN GRADES K THROUGH 5. Evidence of Need: There are a number of at-risk students who could benefit from interventions within the general education curriculum rather than being referred for special education services. Improvement Objective: Provide intervention services to decrease by 1% (from 2008-2009) the number of students referred for special education services. (The new goal would be 4%) Evidence of Success: Ø All students referred are provided appropriate assistance. Ø Targeted students improve behavior or make academic progress or are referred for special education assistance. Ø Early interventions for some students resolve issues, and cases are closed. Ø Referrals for special education are supported by appropriate data. Ø Records of interventions, progress monitoring, and diagnostic testing are kept for all students referred for RtI.
STRATEGIES	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	DATE OF ACTIVITY	FUNDING
1. Provide an Intervention Specialist to assist students in reading and math development.	Principal Shirley Stabler	8/09 – 5/10	ARRA funding $9000
2. Building RtI team directs program, manages cases, and creates intervention plans.	Principal Lynne Paxson Pam Turnbull Julie Yedinak Jennifer Reid	8/09 – 5/10	District funds
3. Communicate the RtI process to parents through explanation, handouts, and a letter of notification of services.	Principal Staff	8/09 – 5/10	No additional cost
4. The building team will communicate RtI information to internal and external publics.	Building RtI Team	8/09 – 5/10	No additional cost
5. Maintain, utilize, and continue to build a research-based intervention library with reading, writing, math, and behavioral interventions.	Principal Building RtI Team	8/09 – 5/10	Building budget $1000
6. Provide universal screeners 3 times a year for all general education students to determine need for intervention.	Classroom teachers	9/09 1/10 5/10	No additional cost
7. Provide opportunities for staff to attend RtI professional development workshops.	Superintendent Principal	8/09 – 5/10	District funds $1500
8. Allow time in schedule for staff members to progress monitor RtI students and complete regular progress monitoring.	Principal Mary Beth Kelly	8/09 – 5/10	No additional cost
9. Maintain records of all cases.	Principal,	8/09 – 5/10	No additional cost
10. Collaborate on all RtI cases (grade level meetings 5 times a year) and monthly meetings with special education personnel.	Principal Classroom teachers Josi Jacobs Rod Smith Andrea Brown	8/09 – 5/10	District funds (cost of floating subs)
11. Provide Second Step Violence Prevention curriculum and counseling for identified students with behavioral issues.	Sharon Mindock Wisnu Meier	9/09 – 5/10	Mental Health Grant
12. Provide bully presentations for K through 5 and bully surveys for grades 2 through 5 with a teacher support system for grades K through 1.	Sharon Mindock Wisnu Meier Principal K – 1 staff	9/09 – 5/10	Mental Health Grant
13. Provide two school-wide behavior incentives (Star Student Program and Five Dollar Fridays)	Principal	8/09 – 5/10	Parent Club Funds
14. Provide an after-school intervention program for Title I students.	Principal Jennifer Reid Connie Carstens Pam Turnbull Diane Gilles	10/09 – 3/10	Title I funds

GOAL 2: IMPROVE STUDENTS’ SKILLS IN READING. Evidence of Need: ISAT Reading scores have declined gradually while AYP targets continue to rise. Improvement Objective: Increase by 3% the students meeting or exceeding standards on 2010 ISAT Reading. (Target goal: 80% of students meet or exceed in Reading.) Evidence of Success: Student scores on 2010 ISAT Reading
STRATEGIES	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	DATE OF ACTIVITY	FUNDING
1. Implement Harcourt reading series with differentiated instruction and guided reading. (Year 2)	Classroom teachers	8/09 – 5/10	Building budget for extra materials and consumable replacements $6438
2. Collect data on K-5 students using DIBELS to identify need for support; monitor progress.	Classroom teachers Mary Beth Kelly	September 2009 January 2010 May 2010	ARRA funding $1200
3. Collect data using the Gates MacGinitie reading test to identify students in need of assistance. (K – 1, new students and all Title I reading students)	1^st grade classroom teachers Pam Turnbull Linda Melton	8/09 – 5/10	ARRA funding $1000
4. Collect data and instruct students on DOLCH words (K – 2)	K - 2 staff	8/09 – 5/10	No additional cost
5. Provide Title I support for identified students struggling in reading.	Pam Turnbull Linda Melton	9/09 – 5/10	Title I funds
6. Provide and use reading software programs in the elementary computer lab (Lexia, Reading Plus, Elementary Advantage, Reader Rabbit Kindergarten)	Classroom teachers Interventionist	9/09 – 5/10	ARRA funding Building budget $14,550
7. Provide a reading specialist as a teacher in 1^st grade.	Superintendent	8/09 – 5/10	District funds
8. Implement five family Reading Nights to educate parents in reading support.	Principal Family Reading Night committee members	10/09 11/09 1/10 2/10 4/10	Title I funds $1000
9. Provide RtI interventions in Reading for targeted students.	RtI team members Classroom teachers Interventionist	8/09 – 5/10	Building budget $2500 ARRA funds $6500
10. Implement Accelerated Reader (1 – 4) and Reading Bingo (K – 5) as incentives to read.	Literacy committee members Classroom teachers	8/09 – 5/10	Building budget $500
11. Provide professional development workshops for staff (Lexia, Reading Plus, Gretchen Courtney, and others.)	Superintendent Principal	9/09 – 5/10	ARRA funds $32,000 District funds $1500
12. Provide Gretchen Courtney consultant services (4 days).	Principal	10/09 – 5/10	ARRA funds $6700
13. Provide two summer school reading aides to assist in reading instruction.	Principal	6/10 – 7/10	ARRA funds $2000
14. Create a professional development team for Gretchen Courtney comprehension strategies (10 meetings).	Principal	8/09 – 5/10	No additional cost
15. Implement a Reading Buddies program	Principal Volunteers	9/09 – 5/10	No additional cost
16. Continue the Principal Literacy promotion (Poem of the Day, reading buttons, read alouds)	Principal	8/09 – 5/10	Building budget $150
17. Provide an after-school intervention program for Title I students struggling in reading.	Principal Jennifer Reid Connie Carstens Pam Turnbull Diane Gilles	10/09 – 3/10	Title I funds

GOAL 3: IMPROVE STUDENTS’ SKILLS IN MATH. Evidence of Need: ISAT Math scores have declined gradually while AYP targets continue to rise. Improvement Objective: Increase by 2% the students meeting or exceeding standards on 2010 ISAT Math. (Target goal: 92% of students meet or exceed in Math.) Evidence of Success: Student scores on 2010 ISAT Math
STRATEGIES	PERSON RESPONSIBLE	DATE OF ACTIVITY	FUNDING
1. Implement new McMillen McGraw Hill math series (K – 2).	Classroom teachers	8/09 – 5/10	District funds
2. Collect growth data on K-5 students using the math mastery assessments in fall and spring.	Principal Classroom teachers	August 2009 May 2010	No additional cost
3. Collect data on 1 through 5 students using AIMS Web math to identify need for support; monitor progress.	Classroom teachers Mary Beth Kelly	September 2009 January 2010 May 2010	No additional cost
4. Determine student need for assistance from Title I math aide using data from STS, ISAT, math inventories and mastery tests, and teacher recommendation.	Principal Math Aide Classroom teachers	August 2009	No additional cost
5. Provide Title I math aide support for identified students struggling in Math	Paula Gale	8/09 – 5/10	Title I funds
6. Provide and use math software programs in the elementary computer lab (Symphony, Elementary Advantage, and Reader Rabbit Kindergarten.)	Classroom teachers Interventionist	8/09 – 5/10	No additional cost
7. Maintain a math resource library.	Shirley Stabler Paula Gale	8/09 – 5/10	No additional cost
8. Engage students in Math-a-Thon (1 – 5)	Sara Nowlan	Spring 2010	No additional cost
9. Provide RtI interventions in Math for targeted students.	RtI team members Classroom teachers Shirley Stabler	8/09 – 5/10	Building budget $2000

10. Provide an after-school intervention program for Title I students struggling in math.

Principal

Jennifer Reid

Connie Carstens

Pam Turnbull

Diane Gilles

10/09 – 3/10

Title I funds

11. Provide opportunities for new math series training for K through 2 staff members.

Curriculum Director

Fall 2009

No additional cost

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School Improvement Plan

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR 2009-2010

STARK COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

300 Van Buren

Wyoming, Illinois 61491

STARK COUNTY CUSD #100 BOARD GOALS

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Ten small towns ranging in sizes from 25 to 1400 comprise the 242 square mile district. These communities are joined by a common school, county governmental organizations, and many civic, fraternal, and social groups. Volunteerism and community involvement abound throughout the county.

The district serves Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade students in three buildings on two sites in Wyoming and Toulon. In 2009-2010, all Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten through 5th grade students attended Stark County Elementary School in Wyoming.

The following agencies and organizations are among those that provide services to the students of the elementary school:

READING

THE PLANNING PROCESS

AREAS OF PLANNED IMPROVEMENT IN 2009-2010

Planned activities to achieve these goals are attached.

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

The district serves Pre-Kindergarten through 12^th grade students in three buildings on two sites in Wyoming and Toulon. In 2009-2010, all Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten through 5^th grade students attended Stark County Elementary School in Wyoming.