Enid Public Schools Strategic Action Plan Engage! Learning | Leader Resources
Call to Action:
All EPS learners will be fully equipped at every level to be responsible, well-rounded, global citizens.
Goal 1:
Personnel/Professional Development: We will commit our time and resources to the recruitment and retention of highly qualified teachers and support personnel through continuous opportunities for professional growth.
Specific Result: Retain and grow quality teachers and support personnel Lead?
Action Steps
Assisting?
Start Date
Due Date
Baseline Data
Mid-year & EOY Projection
Current Implementation
Evidence of Completion
1.
Expand and revise the mentoring program to include training and follow up for all district personnel
Teacher Committee Member (currently Matt Holtzen), Asst. Superintendents
Spring 2015
Aug 15, 2015
Survey sent to principals and mentors to gather data
Mentors will have been meeting with new teachers for half a year
Utilizing mentoring program. Gathering names for next year
The mentoring program will be fully functioning and self-sustaining.
2.
Establish a PD calendar that supports teachers growth
Instructional, Technology, Specialist, Asst., Superintendents
Spring 2015
Aug 1, 2015
New web design has been purchased
Calendar implemented
Items have been listed for summer PD but not utilizing a digital copy
Calendar will be fully functioning and utilized
3.
Develop a “real” exit interview that allows for true feedback and follow up
Director of HR & Communications and Dept. (HRC)
May 1, 2016
Collect data to determine why teachers are leaving
Questions being developed
We have an exit interview but does not give us all the info we want
Data will be collected that can help us retain teachers
Fall 2015
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Specific Result: Recruit quality teachers and support personnel Lead?
Action Steps
Assisting?
Start Date
Due Date
Baseline Data
Mid-year & EOY Projection
Current Implementation
Evidence of Completion
Relationships formed
We have somewhat of a working relationship with our local universities but not to the extent we feel necessary
Formal partnerships for hosting practicums and students teachers will be formed
Students in the media class will begin to help with PR
Currently have Facebook and Twitter, etc.
Increased applicants listed social media as how they found out
Class has been scheduled
Established class
Build University Relationships
Superintendent, Asst. Superintendent
Fall 2015
Spring 2016
Growing partnerships with 2 universities
2.
Expand Social Media Presence
Director of HRC, Media Classes (EHS, middle schools)
Fall 2015
Spring 2016
We currently have followers on both twitter and facebook
3.
Reinstate Teacher Prep class at the HS level
EHS Principal
August 2015
August 2015
Students enrolled
4.
Offer incentives such as iPads to all teachers and signing bonuses to teachers in hard to find areas
Enid Negotiation Team, CFO
Current
Ongoing
Is this happening and does it need expanded
Identify other areas needing bonuses
Currently our practice
Hard to fill positions have plenty of applicants.
5.
Continue visits to Job Fairs
Director of HR and Communications, Principals
Fall 2015
Spring 2016
Discover number of applicants looking at Enid
Job Fair visits scheduled
Currently attending many available state university job fairs
Attendance at job fairs
1.
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Specific Result: Grow culturally diverse instructional and support personnel reflecting the needs of our community Lead?
Action Steps
Assisting?
Start Date
Due Date
Baseline Data
Fall 2015
Spring 2016
Establish areas for stipends
Have areas identified
Offer a small select group of bonuses, stipends
List and amounts established
Identify target audience
Have a definite plan in place for providing this PD for our teachers
We offer some PD but needs expanded
District wide training for all staff
Limited outreach
Schools visited by HR to promote concept
Discussed at admin level
All teachers will have been shown how they can also recruit
1.
Offer Bonuses/stipends for Bilingual teachers and teachers in high need schools
2.
Provide PD that addresses cultural awareness and ELL Instruction
Instructional Coaches
Fall 2015
Spring 2016
3.
Educate teachers on the need to identify parents and stakeholders that could be valuable employees (many teachers have those relationships that would allow for this, they just need to know)
Director of HRC, Principals
Fall 2015
Spring 2016
District Negotiation Team
Mid-year & EOY Projection
Current Implementation
Evidence of Completion
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Specific Result: Create an ongoing Professional Development (PD) calendar for all (Year 2) Lead? Assisting?
Action Steps
Start Date
Due Date
Baseline Data
Mid-year & EOY Projection
Current Implementation
Evidence of Completion
Asst. Supt. 1.
2.
3.
Identify areas of focus for teachers and support staff
Surveys of teachers and support to determine need
Analyze Teacher Leader Evaluation (TLE) data
Enid Education Association, Professional Development, committee Principal Committee Member (Presently Coolidge), Instructional Admin. Asst. Asst. Superintendents,. Principals
Spring 2015
Summer 2015
Initial list of ideas
List prioritized
Currently gathering data
List of PD needs within district
Spring 2015
Spring 2016
Initial survey
Need to create draft
Currently working on survey
Surveys conducted prior to teacher check out
Summer 2015
Spring 2016
Evaluations (being completed now)
Information prioritized
Currently gathering data
Additional areas of PD will be identified
Summer 2015
Fall 2015, Spring 2016
Tech. Dept exploring online resources
Completed
Scheduled meeting with Jeff on April 1
Calendar ready to use
May, 2015
August 15, 2015
Identify team members
Meet at least twice by mid year
Currently gathering recommendations for committee members
District PD Team will be functional
Tech. Dept., 4.
5.
Create a tool to manage the PD
Reconvene the District PD Team
Instructional Technology Specialist Teacher Committee Member (currently Matt Holtzen), Asst. Superintendents
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Call to Action:
All EPS learners will be fully equipped at every level to be responsible, well-rounded, global citizens.
Goal 2:
Facilities: We will provide and maintain exemplary facilities that are clean, safe, and secure for all students. These facilities will enhance learning opportunities in every curricular and extra-curricular activity.
Specific Result: Identify needs and funding sources to address immediate and long-term facility improvements, renovations, and construction. Lead? Assisting?
Action Steps
Start Date
Due Date
Baseline Data
Mid-year & EOY Projection
Current Implementation
Evidence of Completion
1. Commission a demographic study to determine student population trends.
Superintendent, CFO, Department of Property Services (DOP)
May 1, 2015
August 1, 2015
2008 demographic study
Complete
Study done & printed
2. Commission a facility capacity study to determine the need for additional spaces and safety/security needs.
Superintendent, CFO, DOP
May 1, 2015
August1, 2015
2008 facility study
Complete
Study done & printed
3. Identify facility and equipment options and costs.
Superintendent, CFO, DOP
August 1, 2015
October 31, 2015
Zero, contingent on demographic & facility studies
Determination of options and costs
Building and equipment plans completed
4. Develop a plan for responsibly financing and maintaining prioritized facility needs.
Superintendent, CFO, DOP
October 31, 2015
December 15, 2015
Zero, contingent on finance studies
Financing options selected, campaign begun
Financing plan finalized
5. Construct new and renovate existing facilities
Superintendent, CFO, DOP, Board of Education (BOE), architects & contractors
July 15, 2016
August 15, 2016
Zero, contingent on financing
Design firms selected, design phase begun
Bond election passed, design work begun
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Call to Action:
All EPS learners will be fully equipped at every level to be responsible, well-rounded, global citizens.
Goal 3:
Community/Parent Relationships : We will build and maintain partnerships that maximize the strengths, resources and talents of our diverse community to expand opportunities for students.
Specific Result: Increase communication among school, parents and community Action Steps
Lead? Assisting?
1. Provide communication training for staff at all school levels
Director of HRC, Welcome Center Coordinator
August, 2015
May, 2016
No schools are offering at this time
Basic training complete at all sites
Sign-in sheet, analytics
2. Adopt a more effective and easy-to-use website program
Director of HRC, Director of Information and Instructional Technology
In Process
May, 2016
In process of adoption
Launched, and Some teachers online
Launched, traffic counts
3. Develop and implement an annual communication/marketing plan for all school sites
Principals, Director of HRC
August, 2015
December, 2016
Basic template in place
Implementation in process
Documentation of implemented plans
4. Ensure communication supports the needs of our culturally diverse students and their families
Director of Federal Programs
August, 2015
Ongoing
Limited district notes currently translated
Translating notes in multiple languages
Archive of notes/communication in different languages
Ongoing
Unsuccessful phone call deliveries as determined by Blackboard Connect
Emphasis understood by buildings
Blackboard Connect
5. Create a campaign to improve data (contact info) integrity for students and staff
Director of HRC, Campus Secretaries
Start Date
AugustNovember, 2015
Due Date
Baseline Data
Mid-year & EOY Projection
Current Implementation
Evidence of Completion
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Call to Action:
All EPS learners will be fully equipped at every level to be responsible, well-rounded, global citizens.
Goal 4:
Curriculum/Instruction : We will build and maintain relationships that maximize the strengths, resources, and talents of our diverse community to provide an environment where learners will become responsible, well rounded, global citizens.
Specific Result: Align curriculum that is rigorous, relevant and provides students with skills to become college and career ready. Lead? Assisting?
Action Steps
1. Develop standards aligned district pacing and curriculum guides
2. Align curriculum that incorporates Digital Literacy across all grade levels.
Assistant Superintendents --Secondary/Elementary, Instructional Coaches
Director of IT, Technology, Integration Specialists
Start Date
Summer 2015
Summer 2015
Due Date
Baseline Data
Mid-year & EOY Projection
Current Implementation
Fall 2016
6th-8th Math - 50%, Pre-K-5 Curriculum Guides - 100%, Pre-K-5 Pacing - 0% Science-in development - 25% Social Studies-0%
6th-8th Math - 75% Pre-K-5 Curriculum Guides - 100%, Pre-K-5 Pacing 50% Science-in development - 50% Social Studies-50%
Pacing Guides Published Online
Fall 2016
International Society for Technology Education (ISTE) Standard “OK PASS” in place PreK-2 100%
ISTE Standard “OK PASS” in place 3-12 - 50%
Standards in place 100%, published online
Evidence of Completion
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Specific Result: Provide prioritized ongoing professional development initiatives focusing on the engagement of all student learners. Action Steps
Lead? Assisting?
Start Date
Due Date
Baseline Data
Mid-year & EOY Projection RTI committee established and training in development
Trainings created, published in Continuous Learning Calendar
Trainings created, published in Continuous Learning Calendar
1.
Develop guidelines and professional development that focuses on district wide consistent practices for RTI
Asst. Superintendents --Secondary/Elementary, Instructional Coaches
Summer 2015
Fall 2016
Limited staff have attended Response To Intervention (RTI) training, various implementations at sites
2.
Develop guidelines and professional development that focuses on district wide consistent practices for Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
Asst. Superintendents --Secondary/Elementary, Instructional Coaches
Summer 2015
Fall 2016
Some staff have attended PLC training
Training in development with site Administrators
Implement professional development that focuses a district wide approach to Differentiated Learning through the use of Anatomy of A Lesson
Asst. Superintendents --Secondary/Elementary, Instructional Coaches
Summer 2015
Fall 2016
Presented to Administrators
Survey sites to determine needs Rollout training to each site.
Fall 2016
2 years of EPS•it, Site Based Technology Integration Specialists, District Technology Integration Specialists
Training outside of School Day Calendar, Trainings created, Trainers Identified
3.
4.
Develop professional development that focuses on Technology Integration to prepare students for 21st century learning
Director of IT, Technology Integration Specialists
Summer 2015
Current Implementation
Evidence of Completion
Trainings created, published in Continuous Learning Calendar Training completed at sites
Trainings created, published in Continuous Learning Calendar
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Call to Action:
All EPS learners will be fully equipped at every level to be responsible, well-rounded, global citizens.
Goal 5:
Assessment/Accountability : We will hold the learning community to high expectations through continual evaluation and communication of results.
Specific Result: Identify essential district assessments and timelines needed to guide instruction and individualize learning. Lead? Assisting?
Action Steps
Start Date
Due Date
Baseline Data
1. Create a list of all assessments being used in district (by grade level)
Assessment Specialist, Instructional Coaches, Counselors, Principals, Asst. Superintendents
August 2015
September 2015
20 assessments from the list created @ focus group meeting
2. Determine which assessments will be “non-negotiables” for the student data notebook and the timeline for completion of the assessments
Assessment Specialist, Instructional Coaches, Counselors, Principals, Asst. Superintendents
September 2015
October 2015
State STAR WIDA
Mid-year & EOY Projection
Complete
Complete
Current Implementation
Evidence of Completion
Finalized List
Finalized Non-negotiable List including timeline Testing calendar
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Specific Result: Organize and conduct ongoing teacher training on interpreting, explaining and effectively utilizing student data (Year 2). Lead? Assisting?
Action Steps
Start Date
Due Date
1. Create data analysis training for identified areas of need
Assessment Specialist Instructional Coaches Counselors, Principals Asst Superintendents, Teachers
June 2015
Ongoing
2. Implement data analysis training
Assessment specialist, Instructional coaches, Counselors, Principals, Asst superintendents, Teachers, Professional Development committee
August 2015
Ongoing
Baseline Data
Mid-year & EOY Projection
Current Implementation
Evidence of Completion
Current PD
Professional Development Modules
Current PD
Prof dev calendar Prof dev agendas Participation sheets Feedback forms
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Call to Action:
All EPS learners will be fully equipped at every level to be responsible, well-rounded, global citizens.
Goal 6:
Enrichment Opportunities: We will enrich students’ experiences through co- and extra-curricular activities by providing excellent programs, facilities and personnel support based on student interest.
Specific Result: Expand relevant list of available programs. Lead? Assisting?
Action Steps
Start Date
Due Date
Baseline Data
Mid-year & EOY Projection
Current Implementation
Evidence of Completion
1. Create a needs assessment/survey for students, teachers, and parents.
Athletic Director, Athletic Coordinators
August 2015
October 2015
Approx. 50% of EPS secondary students participate in extra-curricular activity or club
2. Compile a database of current activities in the district.
Athletic Directors, Athletic Coordinators Principals
August 2015
December 2015
Collecting current # of programs
Complete
Database
3. Review data and align needs with current activities to implement and address needs as identified through assessment/survey.
EHS Principal, Middle School Principal Committee Member (Currently Emerson)
January 2016
March 2016
Results of survey
NA
Data
Complete
Survey results
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Call to Action:
All EPS learners will be fully equipped at every level to be responsible, well-rounded, global citizens.
Goal 7:
Character Development: We will develop and reinforce the character of each student with an emphasis on a solid values-based system through in-school instruction, community partnerships and mentoring.
Specific Result: Select and Introduce a character development program Pre-K-12 Action Steps
1. Identify key people (teachers, community members, parents, clergy, students, administrators) and create character leadership team
2. Create survey
3. Input of all teachers Prek-12 survey
Lead? Assisting? Athletic Boys’ Coordinator (currently Steve Hayes), Elementary Principal Committee Member (currently Garfield)
TBD committee member
TBD committee member
Start Date
Spring 2015
Fall 2015
Fall 2015
Due Date
May 2015
September 2015
October 2015
Baseline Data
Mid-year & EOY Projection
Current Impleme ntation
Evidence of Completion
No committee
Committee is actively meeting
Finalized list of team members
No survey
Content created and designed on survey monkey
Final copy of the survey
No existing data
All groups surveyed with 60 % of surveys returned,
Data and results of survey
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4. Analyze survey results
Athletic Boys’ Coordinator, Elementary Principal Committee Member
5. Look at different programs: Character First, Elevate, Resiliency Training, Great Expectations, etc.
TBD committee member
6. Site visits of schools that implement character education at their school at all levels
Athletic Boys’ Coordinator, Elementary Principal Committee Member, Committee Members
7. Identify the curriculum we want for our district
Athletic Boys’ Coordinator, Elementary Principal Committee Member, Committee Members
November 2015
Fall/Spring 2015-16
Fall/Spring 2015-16
May 2016
November 2015
No existing data
Results compiled
Data analyzed and conclusions drawn
March 11, 2016
Determine from campus leader email what programs are currently being used
Contact vendor programs to gather information about programs
Determine which programs most closely match district wants and needs
April, 2016
No schools currently identified
Find districts/ schools willing to host a visit from committee members
Site visits scheduled and completed
May 2016
Varying programs implemented at different levels in schools.
Multiple options Narrow to one
Curriculum adoption
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