GOAL III

ALL STUDENTS TAUGHT BY HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS
INDICATOR 1

ALL TEACHERS ARE HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Performance Target(s) :

1. additional elementary teachers will be hired to reduce class sizes to an average of 24, (budget permitting)

2. 100% of the secondary special education teachers, grades 9-12, will become highly qualified over the next three years.

3. 100% of the secondary math teachers, grades 6-12, will become highly qualified over the next three years.

Improvement Objectives :

1. All elementary classrooms will have a student population of twenty- four after hiring additional

elementary classroom teachers, (budget permitting).

2. Secondary Special Education teachers who are not licensed will obtain licensure and will

demonstrate subject matter competency through an approved college program or a district-based

licensure program.

3. Secondary mathematics teachers who are not licensed will obtain licensure and will demonstrate

subject matter competency through an approved college program or a district-based licensure

program.

4. All novice teachers will participate in a district orientation program and be assigned a mentor.

5. Veteran teachers and administrators may elect to receive training to mentor novice teachers

regarding content knowledge and understanding to lead to increased student achievement.

6. All teachers will be invited to participate in sustained leadership opportunities to become better and

more knowledgeable in implementing education reform to impact student achievement.

7. All middle school teachers will receive training and support in the implementation of the middle

school model including team teaching, and differentiating instruction.

Strategies to Accomplish Improvement Objectives :

Time Line

The district has developed a campaign to reduce elementary class sizes to 24 students and to insure that all students are taught by highly qualified teachers. One strategy to accomplish this is to see that secondary teachers in Special Education and Mathematics become licensed. Additionally, programs are being implemented to insure that all teachers receive professional development of high quality particularly in the areas of ELA and Mathematics. New staff will receive the guidance and needed support through an orientation and mentoring program, and the middle school teachers will receive training to insure that the middle school philosophy and model are fully embraced.

2004 – 2007

GOAL III

ALL STUDENTS TAUGHT BY HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS

INDICATOR 2

ALL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES ARE HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Performance Target(s) :

1. 100% of professional development activities are highly qualified.

Improvement Objectives :

1. All teachers will receive guidance around HQ PD so they can align goals with quality offerings.

2. All teachers are invited to participate in the design and development of data driven (student

achievement data, etc.) sustained, ongoing professional development that enable them to become

better and more knowledgeable teachers in their content areas.

3. District and school administrators and PD professionals will use student achievement data, teacher

evaluation and classroom observation data and teacher survey information to determine what PD

opportunities/activities will be sponsored and supported by the district.

4. School administrators and district school personnel will acquire the knowledge and skills required

for effective planning, implementation, and evaluation of the strategies that will be employed to

lessen the gaps in identified areas in mathematics and ELA scores in grades K-12.

Strategies to Accomplish Improvement Objectives :

Time Line

The district has committed to developing policies and procedures to insure that all professional development offerings are on-going and sustained. The number of professional development opportunities that are highly qualified will increase yearly. A major focus of professional development is in the areas of ELA and mathematics

K-12. PD will be designed to enhance knowledge and skills and prepare teachers and administrators to develop program strategies to improve student’s learning in grades

K-12.

2004 – 2007

GOAL III

ALL STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT BY HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS

INDICATOR 3

ALL PARAPROFESSIONALS ARE HIGHLY QUALIFIED

Performance Target(s) :

1. 100% of instructional paraprofessionals become highly qualified.

Improvement Objectives :

1. All instructional paraprofessionals will receive guidance around the requirements of becoming

highly qualified.

2. Instructional paraprofessionals will be invited to participate in coursework to meet the criteria of

highly qualified.

3. The district in partnership with an institute of higher learning will develop a local assessment tool

to evaluate instructional paraprofessionals for highly qualified status.

Strategies to Accomplish Improvement Objectives :

Time Line

The District has made a commitment to insure that all instructional paraprofessionals become highly qualified. They will have access to information, coursework, and highly qualified professional development opportunities to increase their knowledge and skills in the areas of reading, writing, mathematics and instruction.

2004 – 2007