School Plan

BLEVINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PO BOX 98,BLEVINS, AR 71825

Arkansas Comprehensive School Improvement Plan

2013-2014


The administration, faculty, staff, students, and community of Blevins Public Schools are dedicated to improving the quality of education for all students, as well as preserving the integrity of the local school district. The district and Blevins Elementary School strives to provide students with academic success through an environment conducive to learning. School employees model respect and emphasize citizenship. Students are encouraged to develop self-discipline and to use human and natural resources intelligently.

To provide the opportunity for all students to be proficient in Mathematics and Literacy.


To provide a safe/drug free environment, community involvement, orderly environment, and appreciation of learning.

Grade Span: K-6 Title I: Title I Schoolwide School Improvement: SI_1

Table of Contents

Priority 1: Literacy
    Goal: To improve literacy skills for all students with emphasis on writing and reading comprehension, content, and style, while continuing deep implementation of Common Core State Standards in grades K-6. In order to assist in achieving this goal, Blevins Elementary will recruit and maintain highly qualified teachers.
Priority 2: Mathematics
    Goal: STANDARDS BASED INSTRUCTION: To improve math skills for all students with an emphasis on Cognitively Guided Instruction, geometry, measurement, data analysis and probability, open response and deep implementation of Common Core State Standards in grades K-6.
Priority 3: Wellness
    Goal: Blevins Elementary will assist in improving the health and wellness of all students K-6.
Priority 5: Parent Compact
    Goal: Blevins Elementary will increase parental involvement throughout the school following guidelines in Act 307.
Priority 1: To improve literacy skills.
Supporting Data:
  1. COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT: Our district analyzed literacy test scores from the 2013 Augmented Benchmark for grades 3-6 for both the combined population and subgroup populations. Specific areas of strength and weakness were determined. Other factors studied included attendance, disciplinary, and formative assessment data across grade levels for the past three years. Using the data we will continue to update our instructional practices, curriculum and assessment and professional development to meet the needs of all students, and allocate federal/state categorical funds in support of these needs. Trend data is as follows: Overall 2013: 74.07% proficient or advanced TAGG subgroup: 70.80% African American subgroup: 59.38% Hispanic subgroup: 80% Caucasian subgroup: 77.91% Economically Disadvantaged subgroup: 71.43% English Language Learners: 81.25% Students with Disabilities: 26.09% Overall 2012: 79.53% proficient or advanced TAGG subgroup: 77.14% African American subgroup: 77.42% Hispanic subgroup: 87.50% Caucasian subgroup: 78.48% Economically Disadvantaged subgroup: 78.43% English Learners subgroup: 86.67% Students with Disabilities subgroup: 34.78% Third Grade Literacy: 2009 57% 2010 52% 2011 69.5% Fourth Grade Literacy: 2009 53% 2010 52% 2011 63% Fifth Grade Literacy: 2009 73% 2010 71% 2011 52.9% Sixth Grade Literacy: 2009 59% 2010 68% 2011 66.6%
  2. Attendance: Daily average attendance in 2010-2011 was 93.2%. Daily average attendance in 2011-2012 was 94.41% Daily average attendance in 2012-2013 was 96.08%.
  3. ESEA AMOs (Annual Measurable Objectives) show Blevins Elementary is an Achieving School in the area of Literacy. The following areas are indicated as areas needing improvement: reading open response, writing content and style.
GoalTo improve literacy skills for all students with emphasis on writing and reading comprehension, content, and style, while continuing deep implementation of Common Core State Standards in grades K-6. In order to assist in achieving this goal, Blevins Elementary will recruit and maintain highly qualified teachers.
BenchmarkIn 2012-2013, 74.07% of all students were proficient or advanced in the area of literacy with state standards requiring 68.96%. In order to meet the Annual Measurable Objective (AMO) for 2014, 72.06% proficient or advanced is needed. Targeted Achievement Gap Group (TAGG) 2014 AMO=70.44%. African American subgroup 2014 AMO=67.08%. Hispanic subgroup 2014 AMO=68.27%. Caucasian subgroup 2014 AMO=75.58%. Economically Disadvantaged subgroup 2014 AMO=70.56%. English Language Learners subgroup 2014 AMO=67.39%. Students with Disabilities subgroup 2014 AMO=41.67%.
Intervention: To assist students in writing focusing on literacy skills. Implementations will include paraprofessionals for assistance, the use of Direct Instruction Reading and focused professional development. Plan evaluations will include progress made towards AMO through the Benchmark exam and the use of formative assessments.
Scientific Based Research: 10 Best Teaching Practices: Tileston, 2005. Building and Connecting Learning Communities: Katz, Earl, Ben Jaafar, 2009. "Supporting Struggling Readers and Writers: Strategies for Classroom Interventions": Strickland, Ganske, Monroe, 2002. Choice Words: Johnston, 2004. "Teaching the Qualities of Writing": Portalupi and Fletcher, 2004. NCTE Beliefs about the Teaching of Writing, November 2004. Working on the Work: Schlechty, 2002.
Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
Staff development that focuses on increasing student achievement and performance on Iowa and Benchmark exams will be provided to all staff members by outside consultants/presenters on an as needed basis. Select teachers and principal will attend relevant staff development that focuses on topics to improve student achievement and performance. Teachers will be provided training that will assist them in their efforts to get parents involved in improving their child's academic performance. Blevins Elementary will recruit and maintain HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS.
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Equity
Action Type: Parental Engagement
Action Type: Professional Development
Action Type: Special Education
Action Type: Title I Schoolwide
 Cindy Lee Start: 07/01/2013
End: 06/30/2014
  • Administrative Staff
  • Computers
  • Outside Consultants
  • Performance Assessments
  • Teachers
ACTION BUDGET:$
SCHOOL WIDE REFORM STRATEGIES: Title I funds will be used to hire literacy paraprofessionals to assist in classrooms. Paraprofessionals will receive Direct Instruction training in order to assist in the classrooms. Blevins Elementary will have two full-time paraprofessionals for assistance in Literacy (Mary Jo Spicer FTE=1.0: Salary $17,762/Benefits $5975.27 and Kathy Salisbury FTE=1.0: Salary $17,312/Benefits $5875.95).
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Equity
Action Type: Special Education
Action Type: Technology Inclusion
 Kathy Harrison Start: 07/01/2013
End: 06/30/2014
  • Administrative Staff
  • School Library
  • Teachers
  • Title Teachers
Title I - Employee Salaries:$35074.00
Title I - Employee Benefits:$11851.22
ACTION BUDGET:$46925.22
NSLA funds will be used to hire literacy coaches. Kathy Harrison (FTE=1.0) is the literacy coach for grades K-4. Regina Huskey(FTE=1.0) is the literacy coach for grades 5-6. The coaches will attend balanced literacy programs with regular classroom teachers. The literacy coaches will enhance literacy education through coteaching, co-planning and classroom support. Title I funds will be allocated for literacy materials and supplies. The coordination of funds are used to supplement classroom literacy materials.
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Equity
Action Type: Professional Development
Action Type: Program Evaluation
Action Type: Special Education
Action Type: Title I Schoolwide
 Cindy Lee/Pat Loe/Kathy Harrison/Regina Huskey Start: 07/01/2013
End: 06/30/2014
  • Outside Consultants
  • Performance Assessments
  • Teachers
Title I - Materials & Supplies:$13500.00
ACTION BUDGET:$13500
Direct Instruction Reading and Spelling training will be provided to all new K-4 elementary teachers and aides. Funds for training and to purchase necessary materials to implement the program, as well as additional teacher and student materials, will be provided through the use of Title I funds. Through the use of the Direct Instruction Reading program a needs assessment will be conducted for all students in order to focus the instruction of the learner. POINT-IN-TIME REMEDIATION is also used throughout the program. The Direct Instruction Reading and Spelling programs will be evaluated through student progress in reading levels (DRA) along with Benchmark and ITBS scores.
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Equity
Action Type: Professional Development
Action Type: Program Evaluation
Action Type: Special Education
 Kathy Harrison Start: 07/01/2013
End: 06/30/2014
  • Administrative Staff
  • District Staff
  • Performance Assessments
  • School Library
  • Teachers
  • Teaching Aids
Title I - Materials & Supplies:$18000.00
ACTION BUDGET:$18000
Title I funds will be used to support a K-5 grade summer school program. Funds will be used for salaries, benefits, transportation costs and materials and supplies. (Teacher salary $25 per hour X 4 hours per day up to three teachers; bus driver salary $60 per day up to three drivers; up to 19 days in session).
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Equity
Action Type: Technology Inclusion
 Pat Loe Start: 07/01/2013
End: 06/30/2014
  • Teachers
Title I - Materials & Supplies:$1000.00
Title I - Employee Salaries:$9600.00
Title I - Employee Benefits:$2125.00
ACTION BUDGET:$12725
POINT-IN-TIME REMEDIATION: Blevins Elementary School will offer school-wide after-school tutoring for all students in grades 3-6. Students with AIPs will be strongly encouraged to participate. Funds will be budgeted for salaries and benefits along with transportation with Title I funds (teacher salary $40 per hour X 2 hours per day X 17 days for four teachers; bus driver salary $30 per day X 17 days for three bus drivers). Materials and supplies funds will purchase workbooks that align with remediation lessons. PLAN EVALUATIONS will include increased achievement on SUMMATIVE Benchmark exams and various FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS (tests, checklists, quizzes).
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Equity
Action Type: Special Education
 Pat Loe Start: 07/01/2013
End: 06/30/2014
  • Teachers
  • Teaching Aids
Title I - Employee Salaries:$6970.00
Title I - Employee Benefits:$1510.00
Title I - Materials & Supplies:$1000.00
ACTION BUDGET:$9480
Each student will be assessed, by the 4th week of school, to determine an individual instructional reading level using STAR, DRA, Qualls, or Dibels. Dibels testing will be conducted monthly for struggling students. At the end of the first semester, kindergarten and first grade students performing below grade level are retested using the DRA; retesting of DRA for all K-4 as well as Direct Instruction testing occurs at end of second semester.
Action Type: Equity
Action Type: Program Evaluation
 Kathy Harrison/K-6 Teachers Start: 07/01/2013
End: 06/30/2014
  • Teachers
ACTION BUDGET:$
Total Budget:$100630.22
Intervention: Literacy enhancement through the use of TECHNOLOGY (smart boards, iPod Touch, iPads, etc.); Implementation will include the use of Accelerated Reader, STAR Reading and other various computer programs. PLAN EVALUATION of technology will be through increased use within the classroom and increased student achievement.
Scientific Based Research: Bullock, J.C. (2005). Effects of the Accelerated Reader on the reading performance of third, fourth, and fifth-grade students in one western Oregon elementary school (Doctoral dissertation, University of Oregon). Dissertation Abstracts International, 66 (07A), 56-2529. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education: Volume 9, 2001. Extending Literacy through Participation in New Technologies: Thakkar, Bruce, Hogan & Williamson, 2003. Reflective & literate boys: Can design & technolgy make a difference?, Stables and Rogers, 2001. Enhancing Children's Literacy through Technology; Karen Swan, Mark van't Hooft: Kent State University; April 2007. Teaching the Write Way; Connie Eastburn, The Journal: July 2008; Vol. 35 No. 7
Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
Accelerated Reader (AR) will be included in grades K-6. Teachers will be trained on how to use AR as a supplemental program in their daily lessons in accordance with the literacy curriculum and student needs assessment to improve vocabulary, making inferences, and fluency to increase scores on open response items. Students will be scored for improvement in reading through the use of the STAR Exam once each semester. Upgrades to the program will be evaluated annually by comparing test scores and reading levels.
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Equity
Action Type: Special Education
Action Type: Technology Inclusion
 Cindy Lee/Regina Huskey Start: 07/01/2013
End: 06/30/2014
  • Administrative Staff
  • Computers
  • Performance Assessments
  • School Library
  • Teachers
Title I - Purchased Services:$3903.50
ACTION BUDGET:$3903.5
A Math and Literacy Technology Lab has been developed to meet the needs of students in literacy and mathematics. Software has been purchased that allows students to perform at their own academic levels and will be upgraded as needs are identified. Teachers will be trained in how to use the lab to meet needs of their students. Materials and supplies funds will be used to purchase a fuser kit to repair the main printer, Letters and Numbers software to build kindergarten/first grade reading and math skills, printer ink cartridges, cables, converters, batteries and electrical tape to ensure continuous operation of the lab.
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Equity
Action Type: Special Education
Action Type: Technology Inclusion
 Cindy Heagwood/Instructional Aides Start: 07/01/2013
End: 06/30/2014
  • Administrative Staff
  • Computers
  • Performance Assessments
  • Teachers
  • Teaching Aids
Title I - Materials & Supplies:$4523.08
ACTION BUDGET:$4523.08
COLLABORATION: Title I funds will be used to implement best practices to enhance student knowledge of open response questions and to provide support to students below proficiency in addition to regular classroom instruction. The literacy coaches will also coordinate training and support for teachers to successfully implement Balanced Literacy, Ella, and Effective Literacy. Increased Benchmark, DRA, ITBS, and AR scores will evaluate the effectiveness of the literacy model. The literacy coaches and teachers will analyze data to determine weak areas in curriculum and plan strategies to increase student improvement in these areas. Literacy coaches will collaborate with outside consultants to develop new instructional interventions in low scoring areas.
Action Type: Alignment
Action Type: Collaboration
Action Type: Equity
Action Type: Program Evaluation
Action Type: Special Education
Action Type: Technology Inclusion
 Kathy Harrison/ Regina Huskey/Teachers Start: 07/01/2013
End: 06/30/2014
  • Administrative Staff
  • Computers
  • Performance Assessments
  • Teachers
  • Teaching Aids
  • Title Teachers
ACTION BUDGET:$
Struggling readers in grades 3-6 will have an opportunity to participate in the iPod reading program to enhance literacy skills through the use of technology. Title I funds will be used to purchase from Apple, Inc.: adapters (22 X $19),cords (8 X $19) and EarPods (11 X $29) to maintain equipment, and $1500 to purchase audiobooks. The coordination of funds are used to supplement classroom literacy materials. The iPod reading program will be evaluated through formative and summative test scores and increased individual student reading levels.
Action Type: Equity
Action Type: Technology Inclusion
 Cindy Heagwood/Regina Huskey/Whitney Ivy Start: 07/01/2013
End: 06/30/2014
    Title I - Materials & Supplies:$2500.00
    ACTION BUDGET:$2500
    Title I materials and supplies funds will be used to purchase seventeen WiPads ($369 X 17) and HDMI to RCA converters ($40 X 17) for teachers to use an iPad in conjunction with a Smart Board for whole class instruction and engagement during literacy and math lessons. Effectiveness of the technology will be measured by observation of student/teacher use. (SA 3.1e)
    Action Type: ADE Scholastic Audit
    Action Type: Alignment
    Action Type: Equity
    Action Type: Technology Inclusion
    		 Cindy Heagwood Start: 07/01/2013
    End: 06/30/2014
      Title I - Materials & Supplies:$7322.00
      ACTION BUDGET:$7322
      Total Budget:$18248.58
      Intervention: Using Smart Start Initiatives and Smart Accountability to enhance literacy skills for all students; implementation will include on going professional development and the use of skills learned throughout training sessions. Plan evaluations will include increase test scores and various classroom assessments.
      Scientific Based Research: "Embedded explicit emergent literacy intervention I", Justice and Kaderavek, 2004. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, Volume 23, 2003. "Units of Student for Primary Writing": Calkins, 2003. "Reading with Meaning": Miller, 2002. "The Comprehension Toolkit-Lessons for Active Literacy": Harvey and Goudvis, 2005.
      Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
      Teachers trained in Effective Learning for Grades K and 1 (ELLA) and grades 2 to 3 (ELF) will incorporate these methods into daily lessons based on the student's AIPs. Evaluations will be conducted through teacher administered tests and improved standardized test scores.
      Action Type: AIP/IRI
      Action Type: Alignment
      Action Type: Collaboration
      Action Type: Equity
      Action Type: Professional Development
      		 Kathy Harrison/Susan Henderson Start: 07/01/2013
      End: 06/30/2014
      • Administrative Staff
      • Performance Assessments
      • School Library
      • Teachers
      ACTION BUDGET:$
      Total Budget:$0
      Intervention: In order to enhance learning throughout the curriculum, implementation will include focused lesson plans for classes. POINT-IN-TIME REMEDIATION will be focused on as students take FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS. PLAN EVALUATIONS will included detailed lesson plans and complete teaching of all standards. Literacy coaches will conduct observations and reviews of lessons.
      Scientific Based Research: "Curriculum Mapping: Building Collaboration and Communication", Koppang, 2004. "Beyond Curriculum Alignment", Audette, 2004. "Strategies for teaching students with learning and behavior problems": Bos and Vaughn, 2002. Total Instructional Alignment: From Standards to Student Success; Lisa Carter, 2007. "Unwrapping" the Standards; Larry Ainsworth, 2003.
      Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
      Instructional coaches and select teachers will attend professional development training at the Southwest Educational Coop and through outside sources. They will be trained on how to align grade level curricula and then train teachers on the process. Each K-6 teacher will map their curriculum to the Common Core. Teachers of grades K-6 will compare their curriculum maps to Arkansas State Frameworks to identify gaps and overlaps of their subject, and insure rigorous content. Curriculum will be compared to test results annually and changes in the sequences will be made as needs are identified. Materials and supplies funds will be used for travel and hotel expenses along with professional books, journals, copy paper, printer ink.
      Action Type: AIP/IRI
      Action Type: Alignment
      Action Type: Collaboration
      Action Type: Equity
      Action Type: Professional Development
      		 Cindy Lee Start: 07/01/2013
      End: 06/30/2014
      • Administrative Staff
      ACTION BUDGET:$
      Teachers will be able to modify lessons to meet the needs of all learners within their classroom. All learners may include students that are identified as Gifted and Talented, Special Education, 504, and ESL. Professional Development will be available to support teachers in this action. The effectiveness of this plan will be evaluated through special education referrals.
      Action Type: Alignment
      Action Type: Collaboration
      Action Type: Equity
      Action Type: Professional Development
      Action Type: Program Evaluation
      Action Type: Special Education
      		 Janine Allen/Charlotte McCauley Start: 07/01/2013
      End: 06/30/2014
      • Teachers
      ACTION BUDGET:$
      Title I funds will be used to purchase Edmentum software for use with students school-wide as a remediation tool. Teachers will work with the Math and Literacy Technology Lab teacher to identify and provide Edmentum assignments that are tailored to meet instructional needs of students based on Iowa and Benchmark scores. Teachers will check progress and modify as necessary.
      Action Type: Alignment
      Action Type: Equity
      Action Type: Technology Inclusion
      		 Cindy Heagwood/Teachers Start: 07/01/2013
      End: 06/30/2014
        Title I - Purchased Services:$10650.00
        ACTION BUDGET:$10650
        Total Budget:$10650
        Priority 2: To improve mathematics knowledge and skills.
        Supporting Data:
        1. COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT: Our district analyzed mathematics test scores from the 2013 Augmented Benchmark for grades 3-6 for both the combined population and subgroup populations. Specific areas of strength and weakness were determined. Other factors studied included attendance, disciplinary, and formative assessment data across grade levels for the past three years. Using the data we will continue to update our instructional practices, curriculum and assessment and professional development to meet the needs of all students, and allocate federal/state categorical funds in support of these needs. Trend data results on Arkansas Benchmarks are as follows: Overall 2013: 67.41% proficient or advanced TAGG subgroup: 65.45% African American subgroup: 37.50% Hispanic subgroup: 66.67% Caucasian subgroup: 77.91% Economically Disadvantaged subgroup: 64.29% English Language Learners subgroup: 62.50% Students with Disabilities subgroup: 21.74% Overall 2012: 76.38% proficient or advanced TAGG subgroup: 72.38% African American subgroup: 64.52% Hispanic subgroup: 75% Caucasian subgroup: 81.01% Economically Disadvantaged subgroup: 72.55% English Learners subgroup: 73.33% Students with Disabilities subgroup: 34.78% Third Grade Math: 2009 65% 2010 55% 2011 78% Fourth Grade Math: 2009 63% 2010 52% 2011 63% Fifth Grade Math: 2009 66% 2010 71% 2011 52.9% Sixth Grade Math: 2009 67% 2010 68% 2011 79%
        2. Attendance: Daily average attendance in 2010-2011 was 93.2%. Daily average attendance in 2011-2012 was 94.41% Daily average attendance in 2012-2013 was 96.08%.
        3. ESEA AMOs (Annual Measurable Objectives)show Blevins Elementary is Needs Improvement in the area of mathematics. Areas needing improvement include geometry, measurement, data analysis and probability, and open response.
        GoalSTANDARDS BASED INSTRUCTION: To improve math skills for all students with an emphasis on Cognitively Guided Instruction, geometry, measurement, data analysis and probability, open response and deep implementation of Common Core State Standards in grades K-6.
        BenchmarkIn 2012-2013, 67.41% of all students attending Blevins Elementary school scored proficient or advanced in mathematics with state standards requiring 72.23%. In order to meet the Annual Measurable Objective for 2014, 75.00% must be met. Targeted Achievement Gap Group (TAGG) 2014 AMO=73.17%. African American subgroup 2014 AMO=63.42%. Hispanic subgroup 2014 AMO=68.27%. Caucasian subgroup 2014 AMO=82.56%. Economically Disadvantaged subgroup 2014 AMO=73.89%. English Language Learners subgroup 2014 AMO=67.39%. Students with Disabilities subgroup 2014 AMO=44.45%.
        Intervention: According to trend data, identified weaknesses that will be addressed are Developing Mathematical Ideas for Measurement, Developing Mathematical Ideas for Geometry, and Developing Mathematical Ideas for Data, Analysis, and Probability. Implementation: In order to progress learning for all students various NEEDS ASSESSMENTS for math will be conducted by teachers and POINT-IN-TIME REMEDIATION given based on the assessments. Plan EVALUATION will included progress made toward AMO through the Benchmark exam and various classroom FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS (checklists, exit slips, quizzes, etc.). Blevins Elementary will recruit and maintain HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS.
        Scientific Based Research: Elementary & Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally, Fifth Edition. Allen & Bacon., 2007 Developing Essential Understanding of Geometry Grades 6-8: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2012. The Time is Now: Christine Fox; The Journal; July 2008, Vol. 35. No. 7. Foundations for success: The Final report of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel; 2007.
        Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
        Blevins Elementary will use the Math Expressions curriculum for grades K-5 as their math program. Grade 6 will continue to use Scott Foresman. Additional math materials will be purchased for utilization by classroom teachers in providing instruction. Evaluation of the programs will be derived from formative assessments and ITBS and Benchmark scores. COLLABORATION: The math coach will analyze data in conjunction with teachers in order to identify strengths and weaknesses in the math programs and mentor teachers throughout the school year. The math coach, teachers and outside consultants will develop a plan to increase math achievement.
        Action Type: AIP/IRI
        Action Type: Alignment
        Action Type: Collaboration
        Action Type: Equity
        Action Type: Professional Development
        Action Type: Program Evaluation
        Action Type: Special Education
        Action Type: Title I Schoolwide
        		 Lisa Doss Start: 07/01/2013
        End: 06/30/2014
        • Administrative Staff
        • District Staff
        • Outside Consultants
        • Performance Assessments
        • Teachers
        • Teaching Aids
        ACTION BUDGET:$
        SCHOOL WIDE REFORM STRATEGIES: A math coach, Lisa Doss (FTE=.94), will provide co-teaching, co-planning, and classroom support for teachers. She will assist teachers in implementing CCSS, Cognitively Guided Instruction, Extending Children's Mathematics, coordinate STAR/Accelerated Math, and provide and attend professional development training. Title I funds will be used to purchase math materials and supplies for classrooms. One paraprofessional will be hired to assist in math classrooms. The coordination of funds will assist in the accomplishment of this action (Dee Askew, FTE = 1.0: Salary $13,290/Benefits $4988.31).
        Action Type: Alignment
        Action Type: Collaboration
        Action Type: Professional Development
        Action Type: Program Evaluation
        Action Type: Special Education
        Action Type: Title I Schoolwide
        		 Lisa Doss Start: 07/01/2013
        End: 06/30/2014
        • Administrative Staff
        • Performance Assessments
        • Teachers
        Title I - Materials & Supplies:$13500.00
        Title I - Employee Salaries:$13290.00
        Title I - Employee Benefits:$4988.31
        ACTION BUDGET:$31778.31
        Blevins Elementary will utilize formative assessments to improve student learning and teaching methods. Teachers will utilize point in time remediation data in order to bridge gaps and improve mathematical understanding.
        Action Type: Alignment
        Action Type: Collaboration
        Action Type: Equity
        Action Type: Professional Development
        Action Type: Special Education
        		 Cindy Lee, Pat Loe, Lisa Doss Start: 07/01/2013
        End: 06/30/2014
        • Administrative Staff
        • District Staff
        • Outside Consultants
        • Performance Assessments
        • Teachers
        ACTION BUDGET:$
        Title I funds will be used to implement Accelerated Math/STAR Math through Renaissance Learning, Inc. STAR testing will be conducted each semester to identify individual student math levels. Teachers will be trained on how to use Accelerated Math as a supplemental program in their daily lessons in accordance with the math curriculum and student needs assessment to improve fact fluency, problem solving skills and mathematical understanding. PROGRAM EVALUATION: The effectiveness of the STAR/Accelerated Math programs will be determined using formative and summative assessment scores.
        Action Type: Professional Development
        Action Type: Title I Schoolwide
        		 Lisa Doss/Cindy Lee Start: 07/01/2013
        End: 06/30/2014
        • Administrative Staff
        • Teachers
        Title I - Purchased Services:$2275.00
        ACTION BUDGET:$2275
        Total Budget:$34053.31
        Intervention: Math enhancement through the use of TECHNOLOGY (smart boards, iPads, etc.). Implementation will include on going professional development along with various needs assessments in order to focus instruction and assist with point in time remediation. 1st through 6th grade students will have an opportunity to participate in Renaissance Learning STAR and Accelerated Math programs. Plan evaluation will include pre and ongoing assessments using STAR Math.
        Scientific Based Research: National Mathematics Advisory Panel. (2008). Foundations for success: Chapter 6 - Report of the task group on instructional practices. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Education. http://www.ed.gov/about/bdscomm/list/mathpanel/report/instructional-practices.pdf Programs that Work: Cognitively Guided Instruction; January 2007. http://www.promisingpractices.net.
        Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
        Math and literacy coaches will be provided with PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT along with the principal. All teachers will receive on-going professional development and coaching throughout the 2013-2014 school year. Federal funds will be allocated to allow for travel and conferences and purchase of materials used for book studies, charts and classroom materials for teacher/student use in continuing best practices .
        Action Type: Alignment
        Action Type: Collaboration
        Action Type: Equity
        Action Type: Professional Development
        		 Pat Loe/Cindy Lee Start: 07/01/2013
        End: 06/30/2014
        • Administrative Staff
        • Outside Consultants
        • Teachers
        ACTION BUDGET:$
        TECHNOLOGY: Blevins Elementary will purchase new technology to increase achievement and enhance project based learning activities, individualized assignments and various assessments throughout all grade levels. Title I Instruction-related technology funds will be used to purchase twenty-eight HP Pro 3500 computers for classrooms ($514.79 X 28); fifteen 18.5-inch monitors ($97.11 X 15); five smart board replacement lamps ($233.69 X 5); and twenty pairs of headphones ($16.67 X 20). Evidence that teachers incorporate the use of technology will be gauged through classroom observations and student use of the technology. (SA 3.1e)
        Action Type: ADE Scholastic Audit
        Action Type: Alignment
        Action Type: Collaboration
        Action Type: Equity
        Action Type: Program Evaluation
        Action Type: Technology Inclusion
        		 Cindy Heagwood Start: 07/01/2013
        End: 06/30/2014
        • Administrative Staff
        • Computers
        • Teachers
        Title I - Materials & Supplies:$17372.62
        ACTION BUDGET:$17372.62
        Title 1 funds will be used to implement Reflex Math, a technology-based program, to target student improvement of basic math skills, particularly fact fluency. MLT Lab teachers and classroom teachers will study data from student reports and modify lessons for individual students on an ongoing basis.
        		 Cindy Heagwood Start: 07/01/2013
        End: 06/30/2014
        • Computers
        • Teachers
        • Teaching Aids
        Title I - Purchased Services:$2995.00
        ACTION BUDGET:$2995
        Title I funds will be used to purchase a Gizmos subscription to provide additional hands-on mathematics and science lessons that align with areas needing improvement for students in grades 5-6.
        Action Type: Alignment
        Action Type: Collaboration
        Action Type: Technology Inclusion
        		 Cindy Heagwood Start: 07/01/2013
        End: 06/30/2014
        • Teaching Aids
        Title I - Purchased Services:$1598.00
        ACTION BUDGET:$1598
        Title I Capital Outlay/Instruction-related TECHNOLOGY funds will be used to purchase three UF65 Smart Board projectors ($1086.47 X 3). Evidence that teachers incorporate the use of technology will be gauged through classroom observations and student use of the technology. (SA 3.1e)
        Action Type: ADE Scholastic Audit
        Action Type: Alignment
        Action Type: Collaboration
        Action Type: Equity
        Action Type: Program Evaluation
        Action Type: Technology Inclusion
        		 Cindy Heagwood Start: 07/01/2013
        End: 06/30/2014
        • Administrative Staff
        • Computers
        • Teachers
        Title I - Capital Outlay:$3259.41
        ACTION BUDGET:$3259.41
        Total Budget:$25225.03
        Priority 3: Blevins Elementary will improve the health and wellness of its students. The health and wellness of Blevins Elementary School will be evaluated through decreased BMI results. Fitness Grams will be used to evaluate fitness levels using pre- and post-tests. Staff health and wellness will also be stresseds. After school weight loss programs such as The Biggest Loser will be offered yearly.
        Supporting Data:
        1. 2012-2013 BMI results for Blevins Elementary School: Males: 63.8% healthy/underweight 15% overweight 20.3% obese Females: 67.6% healthy/underweight 17.6% overweight 14.7% obese
        2. 2011-2012 BMI results for Blevins Elementary School: Males: 70% healthy/underweight 14% overweight 16% obese Females: 65.7% healthy/underweight 13.4% overweight 20.9% obese
        3. According to the 2010-2011 data: BMI results show the following: 58% of male students were Healthy/Underweight 13% were Overweight 29% were Obese 72.3% of female students were Healthy/Underweight 13.8% were Overweight 3.8% were Obese
        4. According to the 2009-2010 data: BMI results show the following: 55.6% of male students were Healthy/Underweight 44.4% were Overweight/Obese 63.3% of female students were Healthy/Underweight 36.7% were Overweight/Obese
        GoalBlevins Elementary will assist in improving the health and wellness of all students K-6.
        BenchmarkBlevins Elementary School will meet or exceed health standards for K-6 students according to the Arkansas Department of Education Rules Governing Nutrition and Physical Activity Standards in Arkansas Schools.
        Intervention: Blevins Elementary will incorporate health lessons into the curriculum of all students K-6. We will also ensure a safe and drug free environment in which students appreciate learning. Implementation of the intervention will include various activities focusing on health, wellness, and exercise. Plan EVALUATION will include focused lesson plans, decreased BMI results, and various classroom assessments.
        Scientific Based Research: National Governors Association, 2000, Improving Academic Performance by meeting Student Health Needs. National Governors Association; Washington, DC. Journal of Applied Psychoanalytic Studies, Volume 5, Number 2, Guerra, April 2003. "Making America Fit and Trim--Steps Big & Small", Gerberding and Marks, September 2004. Cultivating Optimism in the classroom; Educational Leadership; March 2008.
        Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
        Blevins Elementary students will participate in various activities throughout the year focusing on health, wellness, and exercise. Students will particpate in Hoops for Hearts or Jump Rope for Heart each year. Students are urged to participate in community athletic leagues and to exercise at home. The effectiveness of our wellness plan will be evaluated through decreased BMI of students and results of the Fitness Grams. Effectiveness of fitness tests will be evaluated through increased number of students passing test as well as individual test scores.
        Action Type: Wellness
        		 Claudette Harris Start: 07/01/2013
        End: 06/30/2014
          ACTION BUDGET:$
          Blevins Elementary has established no more than nine events which permit exceptions to the food and beverage limitations. All events are printed in the handbook with food guidelines. No food or beverage will be used as rewards within the classroom.
          Action Type: Collaboration
          Action Type: Equity
          Action Type: Special Education
          Action Type: Wellness
          		 Claudette Harris Start: 07/01/2013
          End: 06/30/2014
          • Administrative Staff
          • District Staff
          • Teachers
          ACTION BUDGET:$
          Continue to introduce and expose new physical activities to students such as elementary track meets, bowling, golf, tennis and any lifetime sports that are available.
          Action Type: Collaboration
          Action Type: Equity
          Action Type: Wellness
          		 Claudette Harris Start: 07/01/2013
          End: 06/30/2014
          • Teaching Aids
          ACTION BUDGET:$
          Continue to search for grants/donations for equipment and facility improvements.
          Action Type: Equity
          Action Type: Wellness
          		 Claudette Harris Start: 07/01/2013
          End: 06/30/2014
            ACTION BUDGET:$
            Follow Arkansas Physical Education and Health Frameworks.
            Action Type: Equity
            Action Type: Wellness
            		 Claudette Harris Start: 07/01/2013
            End: 06/30/2014
              ACTION BUDGET:$
              5th and 6th grade students will participate in the DARE program as funds allow.
              Action Type: Equity
              Action Type: Wellness
              		 Sandy Fulton Start: 07/01/2013
              End: 06/30/2014
              • Outside Consultants
              ACTION BUDGET:$
              CPR and First Aid will be taught annually to sixth grade students.
              Action Type: Wellness
              		 Claudette Harris/Nina Thompson Start: 07/01/2013
              End: 06/30/2014
                ACTION BUDGET:$
                Blevins Elementary School is a Joint Use Agreement grant recipient. The school will work with the City of Blevins to make improvements to the elementary playground that include safer facilities and more accessible facilities to handicapped students to use both during and after school hours.
                Action Type: Collaboration
                Action Type: Equity
                Action Type: Wellness
                		 Claudette Harris/Bobby Steed Start: 07/01/2013
                End: 06/30/2014
                • Community Leaders
                ACTION BUDGET:$
                All fundraising projects for sale and consumption of food items within the school day will follow the district's nutritional standards when determining items being sold. Groups doing fundraisers outside the school day will be encouraged to consider non-food sales and/or items supportive of healthy eating when possible. There will be limited access to foods that are of minimal nutritional value during the school day.
                Action Type: Wellness
                		 Claudette Harris Start: 07/01/2013
                End: 06/30/2014
                  ACTION BUDGET:$
                  PLAN EVALUATION: The Wellness Committee will monitor the implementation and effectiveness of each action based upon a review of the School Health Index results and student surveys. Blevins Public Schools will include all the necessary shareholders in the creation and maintenance of the wellness priority.
                  Action Type: Wellness
                  		 Claudette Harris/Nina Thompson Start: 07/01/2013
                  End: 06/30/2014
                    ACTION BUDGET:$
                    Total Budget:$0
                    Intervention: Blevins Elementary is a Coordinated School Health school. A CSH coordinator, Claudette Harris, will attend quarterly state training and share information with the Wellness Committee to lead to an increase in the level of wellness among students and teachers. The elementary school will comply with state health standards.
                    Scientific Based Research: http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/cshp; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: "The Case for Coordinated School Health," February 27, 2013. http://www.arkansascsh.org; 2010 Arkansas Coordinated School Health Roadmap to Healthy Schools.
                    Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
                    Nina Thompson, school nurse, will continue to update immunization files and contact parents to see that students get required immunizations.
                    Action Type: Collaboration
                    Action Type: Wellness
                    		 Nina Thompson Start: 07/01/2013
                    End: 06/30/2013
                      ACTION BUDGET:$
                      Vision and hearing screenings will continue to be conducted and those students needing additional testing will be identified. PARENTS will be informed of screening results.
                      Action Type: Wellness
                      		 Nina Thompson Start: 07/01/2013
                      End: 06/30/2014
                        ACTION BUDGET:$
                        Total Budget:$0
                        Priority 5: Blevins Elementary will increase Parental Involvement.
                        Supporting Data:
                        1. In August 2013, Blevins Elementary held an open house "Meet the Teacher" night. In February 2013, Blevins Elementary held a Family Literacy and Math Night for the community. Approximately 200 parents, students, and community members attended.
                        2. In September 2011, Blevins Elementary held a Family Math Night for the community. Approximately 200 parents, students and community members attended.
                        3. In August of 2011, Blevins Elementary held an Open House for families and community. Approximately 310 parents, students, and community members attended.
                        4. In August of 2010, Blevins Elementary held an Open House for families and community. Appoximately 177 parents, students, and community members attended. BES's library held a Family Night Book Fair and 140 parents participated.
                        5. In January 2009, Blevins Elementary hosted a Family Night with various activities for parents and students to do. Approximately 100 parents and students attended. In August 2008, Blevins Elementary held an Open House for parents. Approximately 150 parents attended.
                        GoalBlevins Elementary will increase parental involvement throughout the school following guidelines in Act 307.
                        BenchmarkCurrently, Blevins elementary holds two family events during the school year not including Parent/Teacher conferences. Approximately 50% of the parents attended these events. During the 2013-2014 school year, Blevins Elementary school will increase parent attendance at events to 66% attendance.
                        Intervention: Develop and Implement a Parental Involvement Plan; Math and Literacy enhancement through the involvement of parents; Parent Compact will be reviewed annually and distributed before the beginning of school at Open House. Parents who are unable to attend Open House will receive Parent Compact at the initial Parent/Teacher Conferences. Implementation of the program will include parent nights and the development and distribution of parent packets in multiple languages as needed. The plan will be EVALUATED through attendance records for parental events and surveys.
                        Scientific Based Research: Creating a Positive School Culture: Beaudoin & Taylor, 2004. Family Math Night: Taylor-Cox, 2005. 176 Ways to Involve Parents: Boult, 1999. ABC's of Effective Parent Communication: Hershman & McDonald, 2003. Quick and Easy Ways to Connect with Students and Their Parents: Mierzwik, 2004. ACT 307 of 2007. Parental Involvement and Student Achievement: A Meta-Analysis; William H. Jeynes; Harvard Family Research Project, December 2005. Parent Involvement Matters.Org Family Involvement in Children's Education (U.S. Department of Education Publication)
                        Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
                        A designated PARENTAL FACILITATOR will play a significant role in the developmental phases of the PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT PLAN, oversee the implementation of the plan, and assist in organizing, maintaining, and promoting the PARENT CENTER on campus. The Parent Center allows parents to check out materials that can aid their child academically, socially, or emotionally. Materials will continue to be added to this center as funds allow. Blevins Elementary will enable the formation of a Parent Teacher Association or organization that will foster parental and community involvement within the school. Volunteers will be publicly recognized based on their hours of volunteer service for the school. Community Involvement will be utilized in developing and ASSESSING THE NEEDS of the Parent Center. The Parent Center will employ a facilitator. Blevins Elementary School has published in its STUDENT HANDBOOK the grievance procedure for parents. Title I funds in the amount of $6082.50 will be allocated for salaries and benefits for the part time Parent Center Facilitator. FTE = .56: Salary $5000/Benefits $1082.50 (Marilyn Manning).
                        Action Type: Collaboration
                        Action Type: Equity
                        Action Type: Parental Engagement
                        		 Sandy Fulton/Marilyn Manning Start: 07/01/2013
                        End: 06/30/2014
                        • Administrative Staff
                        • Community Leaders
                        • Teachers
                        Title I - Employee Salaries:$5000.00
                        Title I - Employee Benefits:$1082.50
                        ACTION BUDGET:$6082.5
                        Parents are invited to attend Open House at the beginning of the school year to meet their child's teacher and to review and sign the Parent Compact. A Family Math and Literacy Night is conducted in the evening that assists parents in helping their child to improve math and literacy skills. Parents are introduced to homework polices that focus on open-response questions that align with the Benchmark Released Items. Parents also are informed on their child's AIP Progress and how they can assist their student in understanding CGI strategies and problem types and made aware of Common Core implementation K-6 in Math and Literacy. In order to involve fathers in the school the program entitled Watch DOGS will be continued. In order to involve mothers in the school the program entitled WILLING M.O.M.S. will be continued. The school will encourage parents to become involved in additional roles and activities including, but not limited to, academic award assemblies, music programs, athletic events, Red Ribbon Week, committees. The effectiveness of the parental involvement plan will be evaluated through attendance records at school events and parent surveys.
                        Action Type: Collaboration
                        Action Type: Parental Engagement
                        Action Type: Program Evaluation
                        		 Sandy Fulton Start: 07/01/2013
                        End: 06/30/2014
                        • Administrative Staff
                        • Teachers
                        ACTION BUDGET:$
                        Parent Involvement Meetings will be held each semester. These will include the following for examples: Thanksgiving Potluck, Parent-Family Night, Valentine's Celebration, Muffins for Moms, Donuts for Dad, Grandparents' Day and May Field Day along with at least two Parent/Teacher conferences each year. Parents will be invited to attend these meetings with their children. Volunteers will be recognized by the school at the end of the year awards assembly. A volunteer resource book will be located in the Parent Center for teacher use. Title I funds will be used for materials and supplies for parent nights and parent recognition.
                        Action Type: Collaboration
                        Action Type: Equity
                        Action Type: Parental Engagement
                        		 Sandy Fulton/ Marilyn Manning Start: 07/01/2013
                        End: 06/30/2014
                        • Administrative Staff
                        • Teachers
                        Title I - Materials & Supplies:$3998.80
                        ACTION BUDGET:$3998.8
                        The Parent Center will distribute INFORMATIONAL PACKETS to parents on a quarterly basis. Sample packets include: Homework Help, Reading with your Child, Nutrition Nuggets, Home and School Connection. All information will be available in the Parent Center. A written letter containing the school's identification for school improvement will be sent out within one week of the school's notice.
                        Action Type: Collaboration
                        Action Type: Equity
                        Action Type: Parental Engagement
                        		 Sandy Fulton/ Marrilyn Manning Start: 07/01/2013
                        End: 06/30/2014
                        • Administrative Staff
                        • Teachers
                        Title I - Materials & Supplies:$317.00
                        ACTION BUDGET:$317
                        In order to assist counselors in working with parents to provide the best possible education for their children regarding behavior management, 504, ELL/ESL, equity and anti-bullying, as well as TRANSITION from elementary to high school, Title I funds will be used to purchase Equity Squared software as a management tool.
                        Action Type: Collaboration
                        Action Type: Equity
                        Action Type: Parental Engagement
                        		 Sandy Fulton Start: 07/01/2013
                        End: 06/30/2014
                          Title I - Purchased Services:$1400.00
                          ACTION BUDGET:$1400
                          TRANSITION: To assist preschool students in transition to kindergarten, parents will be provided information through packets, the district website, and monthly preschool parent meetings. Kindergarten teachers will visit the preschool classroom and upcoming kindergarten students will take a tour of the elementary school. To assist 6th grade students in transition to high school, teachers will provide practice after benchmark testing on 7th grade standards, the high school principal will visit 6th grade classrooms to communicate expectations, and a student representative from each class will be "7th graders for a day" and report to peers their high school experience.
                          Action Type: Collaboration
                          Action Type: Equity
                          Action Type: Parental Engagement
                          		 Sara Boyce/Vicki Winnes/Kathleen Wicker/Jeffrey Steed Start: 07/01/2013
                          End: 06/30/2014
                            ACTION BUDGET:$
                            Total Budget:$11798.3
                          • Planning Team

                            Classification Name Position Committee
                            Classroom Teacher Amanda Tompkins Member Math
                            Classroom Teacher Autumn Reeder Member Math
                            Classroom Teacher Charlotte McCauley Member Math
                            Classroom Teacher Cindy Heagwood Chair Parental Involvement
                            Classroom Teacher Claudette Harris Chair Wellness
                            Classroom Teacher Diane Davis Teacher Math
                            Classroom Teacher Donna Montgomery Member Parental Involvement
                            Classroom Teacher Eden Roberts Member Math
                            Classroom Teacher Emma Burke Member Wellness
                            Classroom Teacher Janine Allen Member Math
                            Classroom Teacher Kathleen Wicker Member Math
                            Classroom Teacher Malissia Tolliver Member Literacy
                            Classroom Teacher Mandi Taylor Member Literacy
                            Classroom Teacher Meagan Thomason Member Literacy
                            Classroom Teacher Pam Elliott Member Literacy
                            Classroom Teacher Patricia Bailey Member Parental Involvement
                            Classroom Teacher Sara Boyce Member Wellness
                            Classroom Teacher Stephanie Clark Member Literacy
                            Classroom Teacher Susan Henderson Member Literacy
                            Classroom Teacher Tiffany Wainscott Member Math
                            Classroom Teacher Vicki Winnes Member Literacy
                            Community Representative Carol Williamson Member Title I Advisory
                            Community Representative Cathy Morrow Parent Title I Advisory
                            Community Representative David Huskey Alumni Advisory
                            Community Representative Marrilyn Manning Parent Center Representative Title I Advisory/Parental Involvement
                            Community Representative Mike Salisbury Alumni Advisory
                            District-Level Professional Angela Winfield LEA Supervisor/Member Advisory
                            District-Level Professional Cindy Lee Chair Title I/Title V Advisory
                            District-Level Professional Cindy Lee Member Steering
                            District-Level Professional Lisa Doss Co-Chair Steering
                            District-Level Professional Lisa Doss Chair Math
                            District-Level Professional Nina Thompson Member Wellness
                            District-Level Professional Regina Huskey Co-Chair Literacy Literacy
                            Non-Classroom Professional Staff Angela Smith Member Wellness
                            Non-Classroom Professional Staff Dee Askew Member Parental Involvement
                            Non-Classroom Professional Staff Jill Sanders Member Parental Involvement
                            Non-Classroom Professional Staff Kathy Harrison Co-Chair Literacy
                            Non-Classroom Professional Staff Kathy Harrison Member Title I/Title V Advisory
                            Non-Classroom Professional Staff Kathy Salisbury Member Parental Involvement
                            Non-Classroom Professional Staff Mary Jo Spicer Member Parental Involvement
                            Non-Classroom Professional Staff Sandra Nivens Member Parental Involvement
                            Non-Classroom Professional Staff Sandy Fulton Counselor and member Title I/Title V Advisor, Parental Involvement
                            Non-Classroom Professional Staff Tina Bailey Paraprofessional Parental Involvement
                            Non-Classroom Professional Staff Whitney Ivy Media Specialist and Member Literacy and Title I/Title V Advisory
                            Non-Classroom Professional Staff Yolanda Reed Member Parental Involvement
                            Parent Johnny Turner Member Advisory Committee
                            Parent Pam Hash Member Title I Advisory, Parental Involvement
                            Parent Pam Turner Member Advisory Committee
                            Principal Pat Loe Chair Steering
                            Principal Pat Loe Principal Wellness
                            Principal Pat Loe Member Literacy and Math