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MYRTLE COOPER ELEMENTARY
2009-2010

Vision
Improving Lives
Mission Statement
Myrtle Cooper Elementary School in collaboration with the community is committed to providing students with the anchor that will ensure their future success in the technological society we now live. Providing a nurturing and safe learning environment will ensure that the foundation of high academic and moral standards will be accomplished.
Board of Trustees
KAREN P. BLAINE, PRESIDENT
CRAIG A. PATTON, VICE-PRESIDENT
ANTONIO "TONY" AYUB, SECRETARY
GARY GANDARA, TRUSTEE
GUILLERMO "WILLIE" GANDARA, TRUSTEE
MICHAEL ANTHONY NAJERA, TRUSTEE
GEORGE SALAS, TRUSTEE
Principal
CARMEN J MORAN

Assistant Principal
MARTHA E CRESPO
Goals Summary
Goal 1:

We will increase the levels of all students’ performance in all grade levels in all TAKS content areas by establishing benchmarks, aligning instructional content, and assessing data to increase student achievement and high graduation rates in compliance with No Child Left Behind requirements.

Goal 2:

We will produce 21st Century citizens, competitors, and leaders by expanding, updating, and integrating technology opportunities for our students.

Goal 3:

We will attract, retain, and provide growth opportunities for highly qualified staff.

Goal 4:

We will provide a fiscally responsible, safe and highly efficient District\Campus environment supportive of student learning.

Goal 5:

We will improve parental/community involvement by creating effective home-to-school communications and increasing family learning opportunities.

Goal 6:

We will provide all students with the opportunity to graduate from high school college-ready and ensure they have the skills to successfully compete in a global economy.

Goal 7:

We will provide facilities that will support the District’s learning environment.

Comprehensive Needs Assessment
INTRODUCTION

Each school year, the principal of each school campus, with the assistance of the campus-level committee, shall develop, review,
and revise the campus improvement plan for the purpose of improving student performance for all student populations, including
students in special education programs under Education Code Chapter 29, Subchapter A, with respect to the academic excellence
indicators and any other appropriate performance measures for special needs populations.
The campus improvement plan must include the following components:
• Comprehensive Needs Assessment
• Measurable campus performance objectives
• Strategies for improvement of student performance
• Strategies for providing students with information on higher education preparation
• Description of resources needed to implement identified strategies
• Description of staff responsible for accomplishing each strategy
• Timelines for implementation of each strategy
• Formative evaluation criteria
• Summative evaluation criteria

Myrtle Cooper Elementary is a PK-5th grade campus serving 550 students. Our student population presently consists of 93.60% Hispanic, 4.22% White, 0.87% African American 1.02% Asian and 0.29% American Indian. Myrtle Cooper is a Texas Education Agency "recognized" school, Cooper teachers used innovative and effective instructional practices in order to reach the recognized status. In developing the 2009-2010 Campus Improvement Plan (CIP), the Cooper School Improvement Team (SIT) comprised of elected members of the campus, along with parents and members from the community, analyzed various data sources, met in committee to review the Needs Assessment, proposed objectives and strategies for the purpose of meeting the needs of the campus which includes 550 students and 73 faculty and staff members.
Grade Levels/Sections = Number of Students
PK = 44
Kindergarten = 38
1st Grade = 68
2nd Grade = 90
3rd Grade = 91
4th Grade = 92
5th Grade = 84

Members of the SIT, met to complete the annual CIP to respond to the Superintendent’s goals, state standards, campus and community needs, and analyzed data from sources that include: the Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS): TAKS performance in reading, math, science and writing disaggregated by student populations that include African American, Asian, American Indian, Hispanic, White and Economically Disadvantaged. Other data reviewed by SIT include the Title I Adequate Yearly Progress requirements, TAKS-A, TAKS-M and TAKS-Alt results, benchmark assessments, TPRI/Tejas LEE, TELPAS and SELP. Additionally, the committee reviewed various documents to assess instructional programs addressing the needs of at-risk, economically disadvantaged, gifted and talented, immigrant, English language learners, migrant, special education students and dyslexia students.

The selected data sources will be analyzed and summarized in order to target the seven campus goals. The needs assessment is based on longitudinal and current year data disaggregation of 1) student performance by demographics and ethnicity to align curriculum; 2) technology needs as referenced in technology plan; 3) retention of highly qualified staff and professional development; 4) safe and drug-free learning environment; 5) parental involvement in the learning process; 6) college-ready opportunities; and 7) facilities that optimize the learning environment. Incorporated into the plan are areas for improvement of student performance documented as measurable objectives followed by strategies/activities and/or programs.


GOAL 1: Increase all students’ academic performance
We will increase the levels of all students’ performance in all grade levels in all TAKS content areas by establishing benchmarks, aligning instructional content, and assessing data to increase student achievement and high graduation rates in compliance with No Child Left Behind requirements. We will use Scientifically Research Based Planners/Agendas to document communication with parents and incorporate our Character Education and Bullying Prevention Programs.

Myrtle Cooper has set the following expectations in the different content areas for the campus:
• Reading: increase from 88% in May 2009 to 95% by May 2010.
• Mathematics: increase from 87% in May 2009 to 95% by May 2010.
• Science: increase from 75% in May 2009 to 90% by May 2010.
• Writing: increase from 96% in May 2009 to 100% in May 2010.
These expectations are set with Myrtle Cooper’s expectation of reaching “Exemplary” status in 2010.

Myrtle Cooper is evaluated for Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) under the accountability provisions in No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Cooper is required to meet AYP criteria on three measures: Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, and Attendance. Myrtle Cooper has met AYP since its establishment. However, because we receive Title I, Part A funds if we fail to meet AYP for two consecutive years, our campus is subject to certain requirements such as offering supplemental education services, offering school choice, and/or taking corrective actions.

Myrtle Cooper has a large Special Education population; therefore full inclusion was implemented in 2008 in an effort to continue to meet AYP in Math and Reading.


GOAL 2: Produce 21st century citizens, competitors, and leaders
We will produce 21st Century citizens, competitors, and leaders by expanding, updating, and integrating technology opportunities for our students. Myrtle Cooper is committed to updating, increasing and integrating technology opportunities for all students. Increasing technology opportunities include more access to computer assisted instruction, student email and interactive lessons using interactive whiteboards. Creating campus/teacher web pages will foster communication with colleagues, parents, administrators and the community. Myrtle Cooper added 18 Interactive Whiteboards (IWBs) in 2008-2009. In 2009 Cooper will work to provide IWBs to 10 additional classrooms for the purpose of furthering the integration of technology. The campus Instructional Technologist will continue to provide staff development throughout the year in the areas if integration of technology, email, spreadsheets, Edusoft for item analysis, TANGO and the use of IWB’s. The campus SWAT Team will continue to troubleshoot technology problems that arise in the classroom and with the daily/weekly morning announcements.

GOAL 3: Attract and retain highly qualified staff
We will attract, retain, and provide growth opportunities for highly qualified staff. Myrtle Cooper will ensure that our students are taught by “highly qualified” teachers by verifying with the Human Resources Department that candidates are certified before a recommendation for employment is made. In an effort to retain “highly qualified” teachers Myrtle Cooper will provide professional development opportunities for all teachers especially newly hired teachers. New teachers to Myrtle Cooper will fully participate in and receive support from the Teacher Induction Program for Socorro (TIPS). TIPS is a program for all new teachers and it offers strong support for all new staff to SISD. In addition, all teachers are mentored by other teachers within their grade level. Teachers are also given a choice of staff development opportunities via a Needs Assessment. Campus personnel will have access to a wellness program headed by the campus nurse and coach, which will include a walking program, a stress relief component, and a nutrition and exercise component. Healthier food options will be provided by cafeteria staff for teacher and staff as well.

Myrtle Cooper will ensure compliance with local, state and federal personnel laws and District policies and procedures by disseminating information to employees through various means, providing updated trainings, announcements, calendars, handbooks and by providing staff development to ensure full compliance and implementation of all policies and procedures.

GOAL 4: Provide fiscally responsible, safe and highly efficient learning environment
We will provide a fiscally responsible, safe and highly efficient environment supportive of student learning. A safe and drug free school will be promoted through various trainings and presentations including SRO presentations, Safe & Drug Free Schools presentations, Anti-gang presentations, Stranger Danger presentations and the Implementation of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. The Positive Behavior Support Team will continue to meet for the purpose of being proactive in providing an environment free from bullying and aversive behavior on the part of both students and faculty. In addition, Myrtle Cooper will educate student, parents, faculty, and staff about healthy physical lifestyle habits with the purpose of reducing obesity and promoting fitness. Campus personnel will have access to a wellness program headed by the campus nurse and coach, which will include a walking program, a stress relief component, and a nutrition and exercise component. Healthier food options will be provided by cafeteria staff for teacher and staff as well.


GOAL 5: Improve parental and community involvement
We will improve parental/community involvement by creating effective home-to-school communication and increasing family learning opportunities. Myrtle Cooper will improve parental/community involvement by creating effective home-to-school communications and increasing family learning opportunities through various methods. The counselor and parent liaison will hold at least two monthly parent trainings. In addition, administration will meet monthly with parents for the purpose of providing effective communication between the home and school. Teachers will be required to make one positive parent contact per child per month to further strengthen this communication between home and school. Myrtle Cooper will also participate in the Partners in Education Program and will make contacts with potential new partners on a regular basis.

GOAL 6: Ensure that all students graduate college-ready to successfully compete in a global economy
We will provide all students with the opportunity to graduate from high school college- ready and ensure they have the skills to successfully compete in a global economy. Myrtle Cooper students receive exposure to college readiness via Education “Go Get It” Week, beginning in Pre-Kindergarten, and this continues throughout their school careers. Myrtle Cooper will implement monthly school-wide activities to ensure students are adequately exposed to college readiness. Our 4th & 5th graders participate in the AVID program. In addition, all students, kindergarten through 5th grade have the opportunity to participate in a fully developed G/T program. Our teachers are also afforded the opportunity to attend summer training institutes for G/T, ensuring that our students have the most highly qualified teachers.

GOAL 7: Provide facilities to support the learning environment
We will provide facilities that will support the learning environment. Myrtle Cooper will provide a facility that is safe and supports the learning environment. Cooper will also participate in the SISD comprehensive maintenance and operational plan in order to address facility needs and building upgrades.


State and Federal Programs at Myrtle Cooper

Our priority will be to provide assistance to our at-risk and low performing students. The implementation of curricular and safety non-negotiables will enable us to meet the needs of all our students. Professional Development activities will we planned and provided to ensure teachers are prepare to address our areas of greatest need. Programs and services currently implemented as activities and strategies at Myrtle Cooper that are fully or partially supported through State Compensatory Education or federal funds include the following:

State Compensatory Education
Library Aide/At-Risk Instructional Aide
At-Risk Instructional Aide
Dyslexia Provider

Federal Funds
Title I Parent Liaison
Curriculum Coach (LCC)
Teacher on Special Assignment

District Resources

-State and Local Funds
Basic Educational Services $ 103,848,281
Gifted and Talented Education $ 659,238
Career and Technical Education $ 6,553,494
Special Education $ 24, 049,924
State Compensatory Education (Accelerated Education) $ 238,912
Bilingual / English as a Second Language $ 23,470,376
State Compensatory Education (KEYS) $ 2,244,764
State Compensatory Education (Schoolwide) $ 13,490,639
Athletics $ 4,173,915
Undistributed $ 90,970,019
Grand Total $ 269,699,562
-No Child Left Behind Federal Grants
Title I, Part A $ 8,938,885
Title I, Part C $ 124,650
Title I, Part D $ 15,869
Title II, Part A $ 1,444,905
Title II, Part D $ 86,350
Title III, Part A LEP $ 972,055
Title IV, Part A SDFSC $ 102,596
Grand Total $ 11,685,310

Goal 1 We will increase the levels of all students’ performance in all grade levels in all TAKS content areas by establishing benchmarks, aligning instructional content, and assessing data to increase student achievement and high graduation rates in compliance with No Child Left Behind requirements.
Objective 1.1 By Spring 2010, Myrtle Cooper will meet the state passing rate as assessed by TAKS and TAKS-A.
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1.1.1 Follow the revised content area Pacing Guides in grades PK-5 in order to ensure vertical & horizontal alignment. All students Campus Instructional Leadership Team, PreK-6 teachers, Librarian, Curriculum Coach & Instructional Technologist Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs; Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training & Recruits; Title III, Part A, LEP Alignment to Designated Content & SLI 4-5/ELL SLI 4-5 pacing calendars, Inclusion of additional vocabulary & resources Completed PK-5 Pacing Guides for Core Content Areas
1.1.2 Comply with SSI requirements for Reading in grades 3 & 5, and develop a comprehensive plan for each student at-risk of failing the reading TAKS. All students Campus Instructional Leadership Team, 3rd & 5th Grade Teachers, Curriculum Coach & Instructional Technologist Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs; Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting; Title III, Part A, LEP Intervention/Redirection plans submitted to & reviewed by Campus Administration & Cluster Assistant Superintendent for Instruction prior to subsequent administration Increase in grade 3 & 5 Reading TAKS passing rates
1.1.3 Administer and analyze fall and spring core area subjects benchmarks. All students Administrators, Teachers, Curriculum Coach & Instructional Technologist Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting; Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology; Title III, Part A, LEP; Other ARI Benchmark document Increase in reading TAKS scores
1.1.4 Administer the revised District benchmark assessments two times during the academic year for each core area. All students K-6 Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs ;Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting; Title III, Part A, LEP Benchmark scores, error analysis, Mock TAKS scores Increase Benchmark Scores from ('08-'09 to '09-'10)
1.1.5 Utilize reading program as a 3 Tier model intervention for struggling readers as identified by TAKS failures and low lexile scores, and TPRI/Tejas LEE data. All students Teachers, Curriculum Coach, Counselor & Instructional Technologist Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; ARI Funds TPRI/ Tejas LEE Reports MOCK TAKS scores Benchmark scores TAKS Scores TPRI/ Tejas LEE Reports
1.1.6 Utilize Socorro Literary Initiative (SLI) as a Tier I reading program in 6th grade. All students Grade 6 Teachers, Curriculum Coach, Counselor and Librarian Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Other ARI SRI, Benchmarks, Mock TAKS TAKS Scores, Final SRI scores
1.1.7 Administer a fall and spring SRI assessment in grades 4 & 5. All students Administrators, Teachers Grades 4-6 and Curriculum Coach Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds SRI scores TAKS scores
1.1.8 Implement comprehensive reading tutoring intervention plans for at-risk students. At-Risk Students Administrators, Teachers, Curriculum Coach Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I, State Compensatory Education Funds 22,998.05, Other ARI Intervention plans submitted to administration by end of 1st nine weeks with tutoring dates identified Reduced failure rate reports
1.1.9 Continue implementation of researched-based and data driven staff development model (PreK-6)
• Reading Intervention Program
* SLI
• Technology
• Power planning
• Inclusion
• Positive behaviroal support
• Classroom modeling
• Classroom management
• AVID
• Sheltered Instruction
• Vertical and horizontal alignment
• Data analysis
All students Administrators, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting; Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology; Other ARI SISD StaffDevelopment Website, Attendance Records, Agendas Professional Development Evaluations
1.1.10 Provide accelerated language instruction for students identified through the TPRI/Tejas Lee as "Still Developing". All students Campus Bilingual/ESL Coordinator, Bilingual Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs; Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology; Title III, Part A, LEP; Title III, Part C, Immigrant; ARI Funds Lesson Plans; 3 week and 6 week progress reports, 9 weeks report cards, Benchmarks, middle of the year assessment results, Quarterly meetings Benchmarks, Bilingual/ESL rubric, quarterly meetings with principals
1.1.11 Provide tutorials in Math, Reading, Writing and Science after school, on Saturday's and during intersession. At Risk/All students Administrators, Teachers, Curriculum Coach Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; State Compensatory Education 22,998.05; Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs; ARI & AMI Funds Common assessments, failure rates Benchmark scores, common assessments, failure rates
1.1.12 Monitor to ensure the implementation of 90 minute lesson plan model in Reading, Math and Science in grades K-5. All students Administrators, Teachers, Curriculum Coach Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting ; Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology; Title III, Part A, LEP Lesson plans, Daily Schedule TAKS scores, benchmark scores
1.1.13 Develop resources including lesson plans, TAKS practice questions, and activities for each core area to be posted on the District's web site All students Administrators, Teachers, Curriculum Coach, Instructional Technologist Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs; Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training & Recruits; Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology; Title III, Part A, LEP Number of hits on web site District lesson plans, TAKS questions, and activities posted on web site
1.1.14 Disaggregate data for all accountability populations to identify performance gaps and meeting annual standards as designated for all state and NCLB federal program. All students Campus Principals, Curriculum Coach, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I Part A; ARI; AMI Benchmarks AEIS Report
1.1.15 Monitor to ensure that all Science and Math models manipulatives, and equipment listed in TEKS is provided for all students. All students Campus Administrators, Curriculum Coach Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I Part A; AMI Funds Lesson plans, Walk-throughs AEIS Report and TAKS Results
1.1.16 Administer and analyze fall and spring benchmarks and diagnostic assessments as based on grade level and content area pacing guides. All students Campus Administrators, Teachers, Curriculum Coach, Instructional Technologist Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I Part A; Local Funds Test development schedule for fall and spring Completed Benchmark Tests, Six Weeks Tests, Mini-Marks
1.1.17 Increase student/parental TAKS awareness and accountability of TAKS and instructional focus:
• Parent-Teacher Conference
• Parental Meetings
• Campus/Grade Level Newsletters
• Parent required notification

All students Campus Administrators, Teachers, Counselor, Curriculum Coach, Instructional Technologist Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title I Funds Agendas, Parental Evaluations, Newsletters, Schedule of Conferences, Sign-in-Sheets Spring District-wide Survey
1.1.18 Develop and provide resources listings of standardized instructional materials/references for each grade level and content area:

• Teacher Recommendations
• Needs Assessment
• Computer Assisted Instruction
• Multi-Media
• Curriculum Writing Projects
• Scientifically Research Based Planners/Agendas
* Math Manipulatives


All Students Campus Administrators, Teachers, Curriculum Coach, Instructional Technologist Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title I Funds; AMI Funds Resources list for each grade level Inventory of Resources at Campus
1.1.19 Provide a Library Aide and reading material to assist and support students and teachers in reading and all areas of academic instruction. At Risk/All students Administrators, Librarian, Library Aide Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds, Title I Funds and State Compensatory Education Funds .5 FTE 8,666.72 Common Assessments TAKS TPRI/Tejas LEE
1.1.20 Provide recognition for academic achievement, attendance, citizenship and district improvement in all core areas. All Students Counselor, Administrators and Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Benchmarks Monthly Attendance Reports TAKS Scores Attendance Report Teacher Recommendations
1.1.21 Provide interactive white boards (IWB)in the classrooms to enhance Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts and Reading instructon. The IWB will allow for a wide variety of multi-formatted lessons, hands-on, and small & large group instruction and practice testing with Activotes. All Students Instructonal Leadership Team, Curriculum Coach & Instructional Technologist Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I, Bilingual, Basic, Special Education and Technology Weekly Assessments, Three Week Common Assessments and Benchmark scores. TAKS Scores
1.1.22 Provide enrichment classes in Math, Reading, Writing and Science after school, on Saturday's and during intersession. All Students Administrators, Teachers, Curriculum Coach, LCC and Instructional Technologist. Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title I Part A, Improving Basic Programs; OEYP Funds Common Assessments, Failure Rates Benchmark scores, Common Assessments & Failure Rates
1.1.23 Offer supplemental instruction and mentoring for at-risk students provided by an at-risk aide. At-Risk Administration, At-Risk Aide Jul 06, 2009 thru
Jul 06, 2010
Title I Funds and State Compensatory Education Funds 1 FTE 14,717. Common Assessments Benchmarks TAKS
Goal 1 We will increase the levels of all students’ performance in all grade levels in all TAKS content areas by establishing benchmarks, aligning instructional content, and assessing data to increase student achievement and high graduation rates in compliance with No Child Left Behind requirements.
Objective 1.2 By Spring 2010, Myrtle Cooper's retention/placement rate will decrease from 2% to 1%.
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1.2.1 Monitor failure rates at each 9 weeks. All students Campus Administration, Faculty and Staff Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds District failure rate data District failure rate data
1.2.2 Contact parents via the phone, mail or home visits. All students Campus Staff, Attendance Officers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Number of parental contacts Decrease in failure rates
1.2.3 Provide individual intervention counseling, mentoring and monitoring services for at-risk-students. At-Risk-Students Counselors and Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds, State Compensatory Funds 1FTE 62,083.41 Failure Reports; Parent Conference sign-in-sheets AEIS Report
1.2.4 Provide parent counseling conferences for failing at-risk students. At-Risk-Students Campus Administrators, Counselors, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds, State Compensatory Education Funds 1 FTE 62,083.41 Failure Reports; Parent Conference sign-in-sheets AEIS Report
1.2.5 Incorporate SSI/GPC tutoring strategies and activities for all grades for failing at-risk students. At-Risk-Students Campus Administrators, Counselors, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State Compensatory Education Funds 22,998.05, Title I Funds, Local Funds Failure Reports Promotion/Retention Reports, AEIS Reports
1.2.6 Utilize On-Line Student Profile System to monitor at-risk students and create detailed reports based on at-risk indicators. At-Risk-Students Campus Administrators, Counselors, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds On-Line Student Profile Data Promotion/Retention Reports, AEIS Reports
1.2.7 Offer supplemental instruction and mentoring for at-risk students provided by library aide. At-Risk Administration and Library Aide Jul 06, 2009 thru
Jul 06, 2010
Title I Funds and State Compensatory Education Funds .5 FTE 8,666.72 Common Assessments Benchmarks TPRI/Tejas LEE TAKS
Goal 1 We will increase the levels of all students’ performance in all grade levels in all TAKS content areas by establishing benchmarks, aligning instructional content, and assessing data to increase student achievement and high graduation rates in compliance with No Child Left Behind requirements.
Objective 1.3 By Fall 2009, Myrtle Cooper will ensure vertical and horizontal alignment for all core content areas.
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1.3.1 Create vertical teams in the core areas to align and revise curriculum. All students Campus Administration, Curriculum Coach, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs; Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting; Title III, Part A, LEP; Other AMI Vertical alignment of student expectations Completed alignment of core areas
1.3.2 Analyze the revised pacing guides in grades PK-5 for each core area in order to ensure vertical & horizontal alignment. All students Campus Instructional Leadership Teams, PreK-6 Teachers, Curriculum Coach Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; TitleI, Part A. Improving Basic Programs: Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting; Title III, Part A, LEP; Other AMI Inclusion of additional vocabulary & resources Completed PK-12 Pacing Guides
1.3.3 Give teachers access to grade level curriculum and follow pacing guides to align instructional content for low incidence populations. All students Campus Administration, Focuced Support Team, General Ed & Special Ed Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Other Federal IDEA-B Benchmark data Annual state assessment results
1.3.4 Integrate TEKS objectives at all grade levels and align with TAKS objectives. All students Administrators, Teachers, Curriculum Coach, Instructional Technologist Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title I Funds Improved teacher performance Increase in TAKS scores
1.3.5 Follow the revised pacing guides in grades PK-5 in order to ensure vertical & horizontal alignment. All students Campus Instructional Leadership Teams, PreK-12 Teachers, Curriculum Coach, Instructional Technologist Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title I, Part A, Improving Basis Programs; Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting; Title III, Part A, LEP; Other AMI Inclusion of additional vocabulary & resources Completed PK-12 Pacing Guides
1.3.6 Continue specific grade level and campus staff development targeting the TEKS/SE's and integrating Kilgo Level of Questions and effective teaching strategies - Best Teaching Practices. All students Campus Administrators, Teachers, Curriculum Coach Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds, Title I Funds, Part A LEP Staff development agendas, lesson plans, walkthroughs, Best Teaching Practices. Benchmark & Common Assessemt data District staff development schedules, TAKS test results April/May 2010
1.3.7 Implement and monitor vertical and horizontal area alignment teams from PK-5. All students Campus Administrators, Teachers, Curriculum Coach Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds, Title I Funds, Part A Campus Vertical Team Meetings, Schedules and Agendas, Campus Horizontal Team Meetings Aligned Curriculum
Goal 1 We will increase the levels of all students’ performance in all grade levels in all TAKS content areas by establishing benchmarks, aligning instructional content, and assessing data to increase student achievement and high graduation rates in compliance with No Child Left Behind requirements.
Objective 1.4 By Spring 2010, students with disabilities, will be at the passing level, not to exceed 2% of the tested population, as assessed by the TAKS M.
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1.4.1 Provide training on the partipation criteria for TAKS-M to required members of campus ARD committees. Special Education Students Administration, Focused Support Team, Special Education Personnel Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Federal IDEA-Part B, State Funds Review paperwork End of Year Updates
1.4.2 Provide support to teachers to ensure all needed testing accommodations are routinely incorporated into the students' regular instruction. Special Education Students Administration, Focused Support Team, Special Education Staff Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Federal IDEA-B, State Funds Classroom Observations, Review Paperwork End of Year Updates
1.4.3 Participate in core area trainings and meetings to include pacing guides, benchmarks, Mock TAKS, and curriculum programs. Special Education Students Administraion, Focused Support Team, Special Education Staff Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Federal IDEA-B, State Funds Review Paperwork, Classroom Evaluations End of Year updates
Goal 1 We will increase the levels of all students’ performance in all grade levels in all TAKS content areas by establishing benchmarks, aligning instructional content, and assessing data to increase student achievement and high graduation rates in compliance with No Child Left Behind requirements.
Objective 1.5 By Spring 2010, students with disabilites will meet the mastery standard, not to exceed 1% of the tested population, as assessed by the TAKS - ALT.
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1.5.1 Train teachers on selecting appropriate predetermined criteria for special education students. Special Education Students Administration, Focused Support Team, Teacher Support Team Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Federal IDEA-B, State Funds Sign-In Sheets, Review of Paperwork State Assessment Results
1.5.2 Provide support to teachers to ensure students are taught appropriate TEKS objectives. Special Education Students Administration, Focused Support Team, Curriculum Coach Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Federal IDEA-B, State Funds Sign-In Sheets, Teacher Feedback from Training Annual State Assessment Results
1.5.3 Provide support and direction to teachers to ensure district timelines for the TAKS-ALT process are adhered to. Special Education Students Campus Administration Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Federal IDEA-B, State Funds Training Sign-In Sheets, Classroom Observations and check points TAKS-ALT turned in within timelines
1.5.4 Meet monthly through the Focused Support Team to address specific questions and needs in the areas of instruction and assessment. Special Education Students Campus Administration and FST Memebers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Federal IDEA-B, State Funds Monthly Sign-In Sheets, Agendas, Minutes End of year feedback form from teachers
1.5.5 Provide administrators guidance regarding testing administration, accountability, and progression. Special Education Students Administraion, Focused Support Team, Special Education Staff Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Federal IDEA-B, State Funds Sign-In Sheets, minutes of meetings held, campus visits End of year evaluation filled out by administrators
Goal 1 We will increase the levels of all students’ performance in all grade levels in all TAKS content areas by establishing benchmarks, aligning instructional content, and assessing data to increase student achievement and high graduation rates in compliance with No Child Left Behind requirements.
Objective 1.6 Ensure that all special population students are identified and served as appropriate.
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1.6.1 Increase teacher awareness of At-Risk criteria and ensure interventions are provided by the teacher and at-risk aide and documented through the At-Risk Management System (ARMS). At-Risk Students Administrator, Teachers, At-Risk Aide Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title I Funds and State Compensatory Education Funds 1 FTE 14,717.00 Campus sign-in sheets, updated profile reports Campus sign-in sheets, updated profile reports
1.6.2 Train At-Risk Instructional Aides on working with At-Risk students. At-Risk Students Administrators, Curriculum Coach, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State Compensatory Education Funds 1FTE 14,717.00 Sign-in sheets, weekly logs Decrease percent of at-risk students
1.6.3 Offer Optional Extended Year services for students likely to be retained in Reading and Math from grades 1st-5th. At-Risk Students Administrators, Curriculum Coach, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Other Optional Extended Year Program TPRI/Tejas LEE (Grades K, 1st, 2nd & 3rd) TAKS passing grades (Grades 3rd,4th,5th & 6th) OEYP compliance reports, decrease in number of students retained
1.6.4 Identify Migrant students who have been retained. Migrant Students Administration, Curriculum Coach, Teachers, and The New Generation System Migrant Recruiter Specialist when needed Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I, Part C, Migrant Education Program At Risk Management System At Risk Management System
1.6.5 Track progress of Migrant students to ensure academic success. Migrant students Administration, Curriculum Coach, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I, Part C, Migrant Education Program At Risk Management System, progress reports, report cards At Risk Management System, progress reports, report cards
1.6.6 Distribute a Migrant Education Program questionnaire to every child upon registration. Migrant Students Attendance Clerk Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I, Part C, Migrant Education Program Support documentation Questionnaires; Migrant Education PEIMS lists
1.6.7 Provide on-going communication with Migrant students and parents via telephone calls, mailed correspondence, home visits, and parent meetings. Migrant Students Administration, Curriculum Coach, counselor, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I, Part C, Migrant Education Program Documentation, sign-in sheets Documentation, sign-in sheets
1.6.8 Inform Migrant parents of the importance of the TAKS test, test strategies, and the importance of students being present on TAKS test dates. Migrant Students Administrators, Curriculum Coach, Counselors, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I, Part C, Migrant Education Program Documentation, sign-in sheets, home visits, mail out correspondence Documentation, sign-in sheets, home visits, mail out correspondence, comparison of attendance records for migrant students
1.6.9 Implementation of the Bilingual and ESL models will drive a consistent intructional Bilingual/ESL program. ELL Administrators, Campus Bilingual/ESL Coordinators, Curriculum Coach, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Bilingual/Engilsh as a Second Language - Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs - Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology - Title III, Part A, LEP - Title III, Part A, Immigrant 3 and 6 weeks progress reports, 9 weeks report cards, benchmarks, middle of the year assessment Benchmark, end of the year assessments, Bilingual/ESL rubric, quarterly meetings witn principals, OLPT
1.6.10 Implementat staff development of reasearched-based Bilingual/ESL instructional program design, linguistic levels of proficiency to address and assure academic success. ELL Students Administration, Campus Bilingual/ESL Coordinators, Curriculum Coach, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Bilingual/Engilsh as a Second Language - Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs - Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology - Title III, Part A, LEP - Title III, Part A, Immigrant 3 and 6 weeks progress reports, 9 weeks report cards, benchmarks, middle of the year assessment, quarterly meetings with Bilingual/ESL coordinators at each campus Benchmark, end of the year assessments, Bilingual/ESL rubric, quarterly meetings witn principals, OLPT
Goal 1 We will increase the levels of all students’ performance in all grade levels in all TAKS content areas by establishing benchmarks, aligning instructional content, and assessing data to increase student achievement and high graduation rates in compliance with No Child Left Behind requirements.
Objective 1.7 Myrtle Cooper will meet the requirements of Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) on an annual basis.
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1.7.1 Dissaggregate data for all accountability populations to identify performance gaps and meet annual standards as designated for all state and NCLB federal requirements. All students Campus Administrators, Curriculum Coach, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs Data disaggregation Myrtle Cooper appearing on the list of campuses that met AYP
Goal 1 We will increase the levels of all students’ performance in all grade levels in all TAKS content areas by establishing benchmarks, aligning instructional content, and assessing data to increase student achievement and high graduation rates in compliance with No Child Left Behind requirements.
Objective 1.8 By Spring 2010, the student attendance rate at Myrtle Cooper will increase from 95.8% to 97%.
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1.8.1 Encourage and monitor student attendance through the use of incentives. Activities:
• Perfect attendance recognition activities will be conducted at the end of each nine weeks.
• Daily perfect attendance will be recognized randomly with incentives.
• Highest monthly attendance will be recognized by the district
All students Campus PEIMS/Attendance, Staff, Teachers, Counselors, School Nurses Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I Part A; Local Funds Daily Attendance & Nine Weeks Attendance; List of Exempt Students The number of students receiving incentives for attendance will increase each nine weeks. Increase in attendance in each semester. PEIMS reports will show that attendance has increased.
1.8.2 Identify students with excessive absences addressed in a timely manner.
Activities:
• Parent contacts will be made for students who are absent by 10:00 a.m. daily.
• Parent contacts will be made through home visits after excessive absences (3 consecutive days) or a pattern of absences.
• Appropriate authorities will be given lists of targeted students for home visits.
All Students Campus PEIMS/Attendance, Staff, Teachers, Counselors, School Nurses Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I Part A; Local Funds Daily Attendance, Nine Weeks Attendance. List of Exempt Students The number of students receiving incentives for attendance will increase each nine weeks. Increase in attendance in each semester. PEIMS reports will show that attendance has increased.
1.8.3 Adhere to District Attendance Policy regarding attendance and truancy initiatives All Students Campus PEIMS/Attendance, Staff, Teachers, Counselors, School Nurses Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I Part A; Local Funds Daily Attendance, Nine Weeks Attendance. List of Exempt Students The number of students receiving incentives for attendance will increase each nine weeks. Increase in attendance in each semester. PEIMS reports will show that attendance has increased.
Goal 1 We will increase the levels of all students’ performance in all grade levels in all TAKS content areas by establishing benchmarks, aligning instructional content, and assessing data to increase student achievement and high graduation rates in compliance with No Child Left Behind requirements.
Objective 1.9 Provide students with opportunities to participate in UIL co-curricular and fine arts activities.
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1.9.1 Provide students with a wide variety of competitive experiences appropriate to the fine arts activities. UIL Contests and District Art Competition. All students Campus Administration, Fine Arts Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
General Fund Number of groups/students participation Yearly comparisons to previous years
1.9.2 Provide all students with opportunities to attend community fine arts performances and/or activities. All students Campus Administration, Fine Arts Teachers, General Ed Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
General Fund Number of participants Total number of students attending
1.9.3 Assist teachers in providing instruction and resources for fine arts diciplines in grades K-5. All Students Campus Administration, General Ed Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
General Fund Progress reports each grading period. Report Cards

Goal 2 We will produce 21st Century citizens, competitors, and leaders by expanding, updating, and integrating technology opportunities for our students.
Objective 2.1 By the end of 2010, Myrtle Cooper Elementary will integrate technology consistently in all aspects of the curriculum.
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2.1.1 Provide a system to give credit to teachers for any training received that meets SBEC Technology Application Standards. All students Campus Administrators and Instructional Technologists Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Training Sign-in, attendance Course evaluation certificate
2.1.2 Provide a technology resource person who is dedicated to promoting, modeling, teaching, and training all campus teachers in the use of technology integration strategies. All students Campus Administrators and Instructional Technology Coordinator Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Learning plans, lab schedules Employee evaluation form, PDAS
2.1.3 Continue to provide and expand staff development for all Myrtle Cooper Elementary employees including how to access just-in-time assistance. All students Instructional Technology Coordinator, Tech Trainers, Instructional Technologists Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Training Sign-in, attendance Course evaluation certificate
2.1.4 Follow vertically-aligned integration of evolving technologies in support of all TEKS. All students Campus Administrator, Instructional Technology Coordinator, Tech Trainers, Instructional Technologists Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Student Projects, IWB flipcharts TAKS data
2.1.5 Showcase student projects each 9 weeks as well as during annual Excellence in Technology Awards ceremony. All students Instructional Technology Coordinator, Campus Administrators, Tech Trainers, Instructional Technologists, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Student Projects Excellence in technology awards
2.1.6 Model proficient use of technology in daily work in communications, presentations, online collaborations, and student-centered projects. All students Campus Administrators, Instructional Technology Coordinator, Tech Trainers, Instructional Technologists Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Student Projects, IWB flipcharts, STaR Chart TAKS data, STaR Chart
2.1.7 Create campus/teacher web pages to foster communication with colleagues, parents, administrators, and community. All students Campus Administrators, Instructional Technology Coordinator, Tech Trainers, Instructional Technologists, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Online resource usage reports STaR Chart, District technology rubric
2.1.8 Create online web lessons that facilitate technology application TEKS, along with core curriculum TEKS. All students Instructional Technology Coordinator, Tech Trainers, Instructional Technologists Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Online resource usage reports STaR Chart, District technology rubric
2.1.9 Provide web-based library information/automation system capable of supporting centralized configurations. All students District Library Officer, Library Media Services Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Number of remote usage reports/hits Number of remote usage reports/hits
2.1.10 Integrate technology consistently in all aspects of curriculum through the access and use of a mobile wireless lab. All students Bilingual/ESL Director, Campus Instructional Technologists Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Monthly usage reports End of year usage report
Goal 2 We will produce 21st Century citizens, competitors, and leaders by expanding, updating, and integrating technology opportunities for our students.
Objective 2.2 By the end of 2009, Myrtle Cooper Elementary will communicate with parents and community members through enhanced use of technology to provide opportunities for a home-school connection.
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2.2.1 Involve parents and community members in all technology planning committees. All students Campus Administrators, School Improvement Teams, Instructional Technologist Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Meeting agendas Sign-in sheet
2.2.2 Disseminate information to parents and community regarding technology initiatives. All students Campus Administrators, Community Education Services, Instructional Technologist Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Agenda, Sign-in-sheets, campus web postings Meeting minutes
2.2.3 Provide parents and community members access to district technology facilities. All students Campus/District Administrators, Community Education Services, Special Programs Mobile Lab Coordinators, Department of Technology Services, Instructional Technologist Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds eHAC accounts, schedule of facilities availability Sign-in sheets, eHAC usage reports
2.2.4 Increase the variety of technology classes open to the community in the form of: distance learning, distributed learning existing community education classes, and classes in technology literacy at our campuses. All students District/Campus Administration, Community Education Services, Special Programs Mobile Lab Coordinators, Instructional Technologists, Department of Technology Services Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Schedule of classes, agenda, Sign-in sheets Course evaluations
2.2.5 Create a campus website to include links that promote parental involvement and increase communication to allow reinforcement of technology skills instruction at home. All students Instructional Services, District Webmasters, Community Education Services, District/Campus Administrators, Instructional Technologists Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Web pages Web pages
2.2.6 Assure universal lab access both within and beyond the school day. All students Community Education Services, District/Campus Administration, Instructional Technologists, Special Programs Mobile Lab Coordinators Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Agenda, Sign-in sheets, Lab schedules Lab schedules, Sign-in sheets
2.2.7 Provide training in technology for parents, volunteers, and community to become helpers in district labs and to serve as mentors for students, especially those of high poverty. All students Community Education Services, Instructional Technologists, Special Programs Mobile Lab Coordinators Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Campus mentor list, logs of volunteer hours Logs of volunteer hours
2.2.8 Provide access to eHAC, Home Access Center. All students Information Services, Instructional Technology Coordinator, Instructional Technologists Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Online resource usage reports, eHAC accounts Effective schools survey, online resource usage reports
2.2.9 Monitor access to a Library Information/Automation System All students District Library Officer, Library Media Specialists Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Library Schedules Online resource usage reports, STaR Chart
2.2.10 Monitor access to DKC, Digital Knowledge Central All students District Library Officer, Library Media Specialists Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Online usage reports, STaR Chart Effective Schools Survey
Goal 2 We will produce 21st Century citizens, competitors, and leaders by expanding, updating, and integrating technology opportunities for our students.
Objective 2.3 By the end of 2009, all students at Myrtle Cooper Elementary will receive opportunities in emerging technologies at all grade levels.
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2.3.1 Increase participation in technology in technology labs, media centers, and classrooms. All Students Instructional Technology Coordinator, District Library Officer, Library Media Specialist, Instructional Technologists Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Lab schedules, Library schedules STaR chart, Lab schedules
2.3.2 Meet online testing requirements to increase the number of computers and network connections. All Students Instructional Technology Coordinator, Executive Director of Technology Services, Campus Administrators, Instructional Technologists Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Campus inventory STaR chart, Campus inventory
2.3.3 Monitor to ensure all students have internet access AUP (acceptable use policy). All Students Instructional Technology Coordinator, Executive Director of Technology Services, Campus Administrators, Instructional Technologists Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Campus AUP report Effective schools survey, Campus AUP report
2.3.4 Implement relevant software and web-based application programs (DKC, United Streaming Videos, River Deep). All Students Instructional Technology Coordinator, District Library Officer, Tech Trainers, Instructional Technologist Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Campus inventory STaR chart, Campus inventory
2.3.5 Implement and develop instructional technology resources to ensure activities and projects in all curricular areas to improve academic achievement and to facilitate the TEKS through the use of technology. All Students Campus Administrators, Special Education Department, Teachers, Specialty Teachers, Instructional Technologists, Curriculum Coaches, Library Media Specialists Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Student projects, Lesson plans, Mock TAKS TAKS results
2.3.6 Provide student opportunities for distance, distributed, and online learning. All Students Campus Administrators, Library Medial Specialists, Special Education Department, Instructional Technologists, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Purchase orders and Usage reports. Usage reports.
2.3.7 Work collaboratively in communities of inquiry to propose, assess, and implement solutions to real world problems with a variety of audiences. All Students Campus Administrators, Library Media Services, Library Medial Specialists, CATE Teachers, Special Education Department, Instructional Technologists, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Lesson plans, Student projects Project assessment
2.3.8 Provide an open lab to facilitate student-centered learning activities. All Students Campus Administrators, Library Media Services, Library Medial Specialists, Special Education Department, Instructional Technologists, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Open lab schedules, Student performance Open lab schedules
2.3.9 Monitor to ensure accessibility by all students to technology-based instruction and as appropriate adaptive/assistive devices. All Students Campus Administrators, Special Education Department, Department of Technology Services, Teachers, Instructional Technologists, Curriculum Coaches, Library Media Services, Library Media Specialists Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Lesson plans Campus inventory
2.3.10 Integrate computer technologies and peripherals by using multimedia presentations in all curricular areas. All Students Campus Administrators, Library Media Specialists, Special Education Department, Curriculum Coaches, Teachers, Instructional Technologists Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds District/campus inventories, Student projects STaR chart, District technology rubric
2.3.11 Afford electronic discussion forum opportunities for curricular subjects and tutorial needs. All Students District/Campus Administrators, Department of Technology Services, District WebMasters, Teachers, Instructional Technologists, Computer Lab Teachers, Special Education Department Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Usage reports, District/campus web pages District/campus web pages
2.3.12 Provide student-centered learning opportunities with national, international, business, industry, university, and communities of inquiry. All Students Campus Administrators, Teachers, Instructional Technologists, Library Media Services, Library Media Specialists, Curriculum Coaches, Department of Technology Services, Special Education Department Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Lesson plans, Student projects STaR chart, District technology rubric
2.3.13 Implement innovative practices in the use of technology applications. All Students Campus Administrators, Teachers, Instructional Technologists, Library Media Services, Library Media Specialists, Specialty Teachers, Special Education Department Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Lesson plans, Student projects STaR chart, District technology rubric
2.3.14 Provide seamless opportunities to demonstrate multimedia presentation programs for interdisciplinary projects. All Students Campus Administrators, Teachers, Instructional Technologists, Library Media Specialists, Special Education Department Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Lesson plans, Excellence in technology awards entries Excellence in technology awards entries
2.3.15 Provide opportunities for student to use digital library databases and other resources to become information literate. All Students Campus Administrators, Teachers, Instructional Technologists, Library Media Specialists, Curriculum Coaches, Special Eucation Department Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Lesson plans, DKC usage reports DKC usage reports
2.3.16 Work collaboratively in the creation and communication of student-centered projects supported by new technologies. All Students Campus Administrators, Teachers, Library Media Specialists, Instructional Technologists, Curriculum Coaches, Special Education Department Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Lesson plans, Student projects STaR chart, District technology rubric
2.3.17 Provide opportunities for open lab access for students after school hours. All Students Campus Administrators, Library Media Services, Library Medial Specialists, Special Education Department, Instructional Technologist Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Open lab schedule, Sign-in-sheets, Log Open lab schedule
Goal 2 We will produce 21st Century citizens, competitors, and leaders by expanding, updating, and integrating technology opportunities for our students.
Objective 2.4 By the end of 2009, all staff members at Myrtle Cooper will exhibit stages of technology proficiency.
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2.4.1 Implement a technology rubric consistent with the STaR Chart to assess technology proficiency levels. All Students Instructional Technology Coordinator, Campus Administration, Campus Instructional Technologists Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Technology proficiency assessment Yearly results of technology proficiency assessment
2.4.2 Increase the amount of technologies in each classroom to enhance student instruction with emerging technologies. All Students Director of Computer Services, Assistant Supt. for Business Services, Instructional Technology Coordinator, Campus Administration, Instructional Technologist Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Campus technology inventories Increased emerging technologies on campus technology inventories
2.4.3 Increase the number of technology trainings for teachers to meet the STaR Chart "target goal" of seamlessly integrating cross curricular units of instruction. All Students Instructional Technology Coordinator, Campus Administration, Campus Instructional Technologists, Classroom Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
State, Federal Funds, Local Funds and Technology Funds Number of technology trainings offered at campus/district level Increased number of technology trainings

Goal 3 We will attract, retain, and provide growth opportunities for highly qualified staff.
Objective 3.1 By the fourth week of instruction Myrtle Cooper will ensure low-income students and minority students are taught by teachers who are “highly qualified."
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3.1.1 Implement class size reduction program as neeeded. All students Campus Administration Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training and Recruiting Enrollment Numbers Yearly enrollment numbers
3.1.2 Offer professional development opportunities. All students Campus Administration, Curriculum Coach Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training and Recruiting Sign-in sheets, agendas Sign-in sheets, agendas and test results
3.1.3 Monitor to ensure that all teachers chosen to work at Myrtle Cooper meet the "highly qualified" status before employment. All students Campus Administration Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training and Recruiting Percentage of "highly qualified" teachers by August 2008. Percentages of "highly qualified" teachers by May 2009.
Goal 3 We will attract, retain, and provide growth opportunities for highly qualified staff.
Objective 3.2 By the end of 2009/2010, Myrtle Cooper will increase the retention rate of all highly qualified teachers to at least 95%, due to retirement, mobility of the community, etc.
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3.2.1 Promote the Teacher Induction Program (TIP) mentoring program for new teachers and teachers in need of assistance. All students Campus Administration, TIPS Mentor Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds, Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training and Recruiting Mentor feedback Results of teacher evaluation of program
3.2.2 Implement staff development model to address teachers’ needs at various levels. All students Campus Administration, Curriculum Coach Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds, Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training and Recruiting Feedback evaluations, training sign in sheets Total number of enrolled teachers
Goal 3 We will attract, retain, and provide growth opportunities for highly qualified staff.
Objective 3.3 During the 2009/2010 school year, Myrtle Cooper will implement a Highly Qualified Teacher Improvement Plan to meet 100% of the achievement objectives for teacher quality under NCLB.
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3.3.1 Maintain 100% highly qualified core academic subject area teachers at Myrtle Cooper.

All students Campus Administrators Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title II Funds Monthly tracking report for new hires Campus annual staffing records, Campus annual report indicating new hires
3.3.2 Increase the percentage of teachers receiving high quality professional development at Myrtle Cooper.

Activities/Objectives:
• Collaborate with the Curriculum and Instruction Dept. to assist with campus/district staff training.
All students Campus Administration, Curriculum Coach, and C & I Department when needed. Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds - Title II Campus annual staffing records, Monthly Tracking report of new hires Campus annual staffing records, campus annual report indicating new hires
3.3.3 Assist specific teachers not currently highly qualified to meet the highly qualified requirements in a timely manner.

All students Campus Administrators Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds - Title II Tracking report of new hires Campus annual staffing records, campus annual report indicating new hires
Goal 3 We will attract, retain, and provide growth opportunities for highly qualified staff.
Objective 3.4 Implement a campus employee wellness program to promote healthy productive employees.
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3.4.1 Initiate a walking program by and develop a walking route for Myrtle Cooper faculty and staff.
Staff Campus Wellness Coordinator Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Wellness Program Budget, Medical Plan and CIGNA Resources Quarterly Reports from Campus Wellness Coordinators, Quarterly Reports on presented material/sessions Annual Reports
3.4.2 Provide recognition for participants in the walking program Staff Campus Wellness Coordinator Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Wellness Program Budget Quartely Reports from Campus Wellness Coordinators Annual Reports
3.4.3 Advocate for healthier food options for teachers/staff in cafeteria Staff Campus Wellness Coordinator & Cafeteria Manager Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Wellness Program Budget Quartely Reports from Campus Wellness Coordinators Annual Reports
3.4.4 Provide ongoing monthly health promotion activites such as dental health month, child obesity, etc. Staff Campus Wellness Coordinator Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Medical Plan and CIGNA Resources Quartely Reports on presented materials/sessions Annual Reports
Goal 3 We will attract, retain, and provide growth opportunities for highly qualified staff.
Objective 3.5 Promote TIPS, the Teacher Induction Program, to support all new teachers at Myrtle Cooper.
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3.5.1 Dissemination of information concerning TIPS Summer training for all new teachers
Teachers TIPS Program Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I Funds Quarterly Reports Annual Report from TIPS Program
3.5.2 Identify additonal campus staff to better mentor all new teachers. Teachers TIPS Program Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I Funds Quarterly Reports Annual Reports from TIPS Program
3.5.3 Provide attendance incentives for new teachers for the summer TIPS training Teachers TIPS Program Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I Funds Quarterly Reports Annual Report from TIPS Program
Goal 3 We will attract, retain, and provide growth opportunities for highly qualified staff.
Objective 3.6 Myrtle Cooper will provide an attendance incentive for all appropriate employee categories.
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3.6.1 Initiate incentives to promote and reward teacher perfect attendance.
Teachers Administration Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title II Number of Certificates per each 9 weeks, Nine week list of recipients, List of employees eligible for grand prize drawing Comparability Reports, List of employees eligible for grand prize drawing
3.6.2 Track attendance of all employee categories for certificate recognition at the end of each nine weeks (to exclude school business absences). Teachers Administration Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title II, Part A, Teacher & Principal Training and Recruiting Number of Certificates per each 9 weeks, Nine week list of recipients, List of employees eligible for grand prize drawing Comparability Reports, List of employees eligible for grand prize drawing
3.6.3 All perfect attendance employees will be eligible for a grand prize drawing at the end of the school year. Teachers Administration Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title II Number of Certificates per each 9 weeks, Nine week list of recipients, List of employees eligible for grand prize drawing Comparability Reports, List of employees eligible for grand prize drawing
Goal 3 We will attract, retain, and provide growth opportunities for highly qualified staff.
Objective 3.7 Myrtle Cooper will maintain a turnover rate of no more than 10% for the following categories: Auxiliary, Paraprofessionals and Professionals.
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3.7.1 Offer effective professional development for all staff All staff Administration, Curriculum Coach Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Sign-in sheets, training agendas and resource materials Survey
Goal 3 We will attract, retain, and provide growth opportunities for highly qualified staff.
Objective 3.8 All new employees will be assigned a mentor as appropriate.
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3.8.1 Train new teacher mentors New teachers T.I.P.S. Coordinator, Administration Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Sign-in sheets and agendas Survey

Goal 4 We will provide a fiscally responsible, safe and highly efficient District\Campus environment supportive of student learning.
Objective 4.1 By the start of 2009/2010, Myrtle Cooper will have specific programs, training, and/or presentations to promote safe and drug free schools.
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4.1.1 Promote a safe and drug free environment through presentations and training (asterisks will be added to required programs).

• GREAT Program
• NetSmartz Program
• SRO presentations
• SDFSC presentations
• Character development presentations
* Olweus Bullying Prevention Weekly Lessons
• Anti-bullying presentations
• Anti-gang presentations
• Stranger Danger
Students Police Services Community Outreach Specialist, Counselor, Campus Administrators, Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Local Funds, Title IV, Part A, Safe & Drug-Free Schools & Communities Sign-in sheets at events, Quarterly reports on presentations Review documentation of presentations and develop plans for improvement
4.1.2 Provide enrichment and educational opportunities for parents, staff, and students on current issues and trends that affect students’ safety in the social, emotional, physical, and educational setting. Students, Parents and Staff School Counselor, Title I Parent Liaison, School Administrators Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Local Funds Documentation of Sign-in sheets, Presentations, and materials used Review documentation of presentations and develop plans for improvement
4.1.3 Monitor to ensure Myrtle Cooper students will have 10% fewer discipline referrals by the end of the 2009-2010 school year as evidenced by the PEIMS discipline report. All Students Campus Staff, School Administrators, School Counselor Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Local Funds Discipline Referral monthly monitoring and report, Classroom Behavior Improvement Plans PEIMS data
4.1.4 Staff, parents and students will receive updated information on Safe Schools and Healthy Students which counselor and parent liaison will obtain at the annual Texas Safe Schools and Healthy Students Summit, Tobacco Prevention Conference, Youth Initiative Conferences, Gang and Violence Prevention Conferences. students, parents, staff School Counselor, Title I Parent Liaison, School Administrators Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds, Title I Funds, Title IV Funds Seminar Attendance documentation, presentation sign-in sheets, copies of flyers, copies of PR to solicit participation/attendance of presentations final count of presentations/attendees
4.1.5 An after-school program will provide encouragement for students to pursue education, and healthy and safe alternatives to drugs, violence, and bullying. students School Guidance Counselor, School Administrators Jul 25, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Local Funds, Title I Funds, Title IV Funds Sign-In Lists Total Count Program Evaluation
Goal 4 We will provide a fiscally responsible, safe and highly efficient District\Campus environment supportive of student learning.
Objective 4.2 By the start of 2009/2010, Myrtle Cooper will have an articulated Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan.
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4.2.1 Monitor to ensure that Myrtle Cooper has an articulated multi-hazard emergency operations plan.

Activities:
• Develop campus Multi-Hazard EOP Manuals
• Provide EOP staff development
• Conduct criminal background checks on all staff/volunteers
• Ensure fire drills are conducted on a monthly basis
• Conduct state required security audits
• Ensure that 2 code blue drills are conducted annually
All students, Employees and Volunteers Campus & Department Administrators Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Records of safety committee meetings, Agendas, Attendance records, recommendations implemented, close monitoring of the inclement weather plan, bi-annual review of the District Multi-hazard Emergency Operations Plan Recorded outcomes of yearly audits, district survey results, training sessions, incidents of law enforcement presence, record of improved quality of response and results/outcomes
4.2.2 Minimize the number of employee work related injuries.
Activities:
• Ensure that all employees attend required ongoing district safety training
* Endure that all employees complete the on-line safety courses
• Ensure that all employees are informed of district procedures when injured on the job
• Conduct annual safety inspections of all district facilities
• Conduct monthly campus safety committee meetings
All Myrtle Cooper employees Campus and Department Administrators Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Records of Training meetings, Records of notices given to employees, Records of inspections, Records of safety committee meetings Evaluations of trainings, Comparison of injury records, Comparison of safety inspections , Documentation of recommendations from safety committee meetings and their effectiveness
Goal 4 We will provide a fiscally responsible, safe and highly efficient District\Campus environment supportive of student learning.
Objective 4.3 By the start of 2009/2010, Myrtle Cooper will maintain a safe, orderly environment where students, parents, and employees feel secure.
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4.3.1 Implement campus wide articulation of a Multi-hazard Emergency Operations Plan. Activities/Objectives:
• Develop campus multi hazard EOP Manuals
• Provide EOP staff development
• Conduct criminal background checks on all staff members
• Ensure fire drills are conducted on a monthly basis
• Conduct campus security audits to comply with state requirements
• Ensure that 2 code blue drills are conducted annually
All students Campus Department Administrators Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Record of Safety Committee Agenda and attendance records Recommendations Implemented Close monitoring of the Inclement Weather Plan Bi-annual review of the District Multi-hazard Emergency Operations Plan Recorded outcomes of yearly audits District survey results Training sessions Incidents of law enforcement presence Record of improved quality of response and results/outcomes
4.3.2 Minimize the number of employee work related injuries.
Activities/Objectives:
• Ensure that all employees attend required ongoing district safety training
• Inform all employees of district procedures when injured on the job
• Conduct annual safety inspections
• Ensure that the campus safety committee meets regularly
* Participate when applicable in the Return to Work Program
all campus employees Campus & Department Administrators Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Safety Committee meeting records Agendas and attendance records Monthly review of all work related injuries and claims Monthly review of inspection results Quarterly review of RTW Program Annual data report assessing progress on target indicators related to injuries Annual data reports related to training sessions and safety inspection findings District report on safety committee meetings and information Cumulative review of RTW Program
Goal 4 We will provide a fiscally responsible, safe and highly efficient District\Campus environment supportive of student learning.
Objective 4.4 By the start of 2009/2010, Myrtle Cooper will provide a quality nutrition program that fosters healthy living while providing nutritious meals that prepare students for learning.
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4.4.1 Ensure the usage of nutritionally-sound menus based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. All students Campus Personnel Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Other National School Lunch Program Funds Menus, production records, site visits Facility Inspections, Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) Records, Coordinator Review Effect (C.R.E.), Site Visits Reports
4.4.2 Provide access to meals that furnish the nourishment required for optimal growth, development, and academic success. All students campus personnel Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Other National School Lunch Program Funds Wellness policy, food production, records Wellness policy, checklist, completed food production, records
4.4.3 Encourage and promote healthy food choices through the use of visual aids. All students Campus Personnel Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Other National School Lunch Program Funds Site visits, campus/community, trainings, documentation Sign-in sheets, facility inspection, reports
4.4.4 Acquire support from the food services department for special events and acitivities. Students, Staff and Community Child Nutrition Services Campus Personnel, catering personnel Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Other National School Lunch Program Funds Campus requests Revenue report
Goal 4 We will provide a fiscally responsible, safe and highly efficient District\Campus environment supportive of student learning.
Objective 4.5 By the start of 2009/2010, Myrtle Cooper will maintain a safe school bus environment for all students and employees resulting in an increased feeling of safety.
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4.5.1 Provide bus safety program for students, teachers and faculty members. All students and bus drivers Director of Transportation, Coordinators, school bus personnel, campus administrators Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Schedule visits with campuses and gather dates, attendees, etc. Events calendar, agendas
4.5.2 Provide employee safety training to include CPR, First Aid, AEDs. SISD employees Campus Administration Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Staff development Agendas, Sign-in sheets, Certificates
Goal 4 We will provide a fiscally responsible, safe and highly efficient District\Campus environment supportive of student learning.
Objective 4.6 By the start of 2009/2010, Myrtle Cooper will provide a quality Guidance and Counseling program for all students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through grade 5th grade.
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4.6.1 Provide guidance lessons addressing student competencies. Students and staff Guidance Counselor Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Other G&C Success by Design and Hand book Logs, counselor calendar, lesson plans Completed action plan
4.6.2 Provide information to students, teachers, and parents, regarding-availability of responsive services, how to access responsive services through community agencies. Students, staff and parents Director of Guidance and Counseling Jul 01, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Other G&C Success by Design and Hand Book Logs indicating dissemination of information, samples of written information provided Completed quantitative logs
4.6.3 Provide individual and group counseling services. All students Guidance Counselor Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Other G&C Success by Design; Hand book; and Real Colors Quarterly logs Completed quantitative logs
4.6.4 Provide information to students, teachers, and parents regarding:
Comprehensive Developmental Guidance and Counseling (CDGC)
Guidance Curriculum
Students, staff and parents Guidance Counselor Jul 01, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Other G&C Success by Design and Handbook Logs, meeting agendas for parent presentations, evaluation forms Completed quantitative logs
Goal 4 We will provide a fiscally responsible, safe and highly efficient District\Campus environment supportive of student learning.
Objective 4.7 The percentage of students placed at the DAEP due to Level III or IV violations (mandatory placements) of the Student Code of Conduct will remain below 1% for the campus.
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4.7.1 Provide "Character Education" training to students by using the "Journey to Successs" Agenda Program. All students Guidance Counselor, School Administrator, Teachers Jul 17, 2009 thru
May 21, 2010
Local Funds Lessons plans Level III and IV referrals
4.7.2 Provide various awareness and prevention training to students. All students Guidance Counselor, Police Services Community Outreach Specialist, School Administrators, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Sign-in-sheets, agendas. Level III and IV referrals
4.7.3 Provide training on Chapter 37 TEC and The Student Code of Conduct. Campus Administrators, Faculty Campus Administrators Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Sign-in-sheets, agendas Level III and IV referrals
4.7.4 Use ADDES forms to identify in need of interventions. All students Counserlor, Classroom Teacher Aug 15, 2009 thru
Jun 03, 2010
$128 Number of referrals Frequency of discipline referrals

Goal 5 We will improve parental/community involvement by creating effective home-to-school communications and increasing family learning opportunities.
Objective 5.1 Myrtle Cooper will provide enrichment opportunities for parents and community members at least once a month.
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5.1.1 Provide funding for parents and community members to attend conferences and workshops Parents Campus Administrators, Campus Liaison, School Counselor, Parent Liaison Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I, SPED and Bilingual Agendas, Sign-In Sheets, approved Trip Request Forms and evaluation forms Agendas and Sign-in sheets, approved Trip Request Forms, and evaluation forms
5.1.2 Access to Title I Mobile Units Parents Mobile Units Coordinators Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I Posters Sign-In Sheets
5.1.3 Provide parents State mandated information on career/post-secondary opportunities Parents School Counselor, Title I Parent Liaison, School Administrators, School Technology Pilot Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Sign-In Sheets, agendas, Website printouts and visitor counter(s) Final Participation Count
5.1.4 Provide parents State mandated Sp. Ed. opportunities Parents Campus Administrators, Campus Faculty Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
IDEA/B (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act/Part B Sign-in sheets, agendas Final participation count
Goal 5 We will improve parental/community involvement by creating effective home-to-school communications and increasing family learning opportunities.
Objective 5.2 Myrtle Cooper will increase attendance at Family Frameworks workshops by 10% for the 2009-2010 school year.
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5.2.1 Offer training sessions for parents at least once a month. Provide refreshments, supplies, and materials for parent meetings. Parents Parent Liaisons Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I Pre-Assessment, Training Sign-In Sheets, Session Evaluations Post Assessment
Goal 5 We will improve parental/community involvement by creating effective home-to-school communications and increasing family learning opportunities.
Objective 5.3 Myrtle Cooper will increase membership in our Partners in Education program.
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5.3.1 Increase membership in our Partners in Education Program through the following:
•Open house for businesses
•Quarterly meetings
•PIE newsletter
•SISD Website
•Quarterly community service announcements
•Brochure (create)
•Face-to-face contact w/potential new partners
Community businesses Title I Parent Liaison, School Counselor, Campus Administrators Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Govt. Relations budget Drafts of documents, Sign-in-sheets, agendas Increase in membership
Goal 5 We will improve parental/community involvement by creating effective home-to-school communications and increasing family learning opportunities.
Objective 5.4 Myrtle Cooper will provide training in effective parental/community communication strategies.
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5.4.1 The campuses will provide to faculty & staff training in effective parental/community communication strategies during their staff development days. Campus personnel Campus Administrators Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Campus Budget Sign-in-sheets, agendas Sign-in-sheets, agendas
5.4.2 Campuses will identify & provide for the communication needs of parents at all school meetings.
Example: Interpreter, sign-language, translators
Community members Campus Administrators, Title I Parent Liaison Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Campus Budget Sign-in-sheets, agendas Sign-in-sheets, agendas
Goal 5 We will improve parental/community involvement by creating effective home-to-school communications and increasing family learning opportunities.
Objective 5.5 Myrtle Cooper will provide opportunities for parent visits on a three week rotation basis to increase parental involvement opportunities on our campuses.
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5.5.1 Provide campus/community opportunities that include but not limited to:
- Coffee with the Principal
- Ice Cream Socials
- Celebrate Successes
- Community Service
Community members Campus Staff, School Administrators, Title I Parent Liaison, School Counselor Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Campus Funds, Title I Funds Sign-in-sheets Sign-in-sheets

Goal 6 We will provide all students with the opportunity to graduate from high school college-ready and ensure they have the skills to successfully compete in a global economy.
Objective 6.1 By Spring 2010, the percentage of students placed in grade 6 will decrease from 1.6% to no more than 1.0%.
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6.1.1 Monitor to ensure student success initiative interventions are appropriate for student needs 2nd - 5th Grade Students Administration, Curriculum Coach Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title I Funds and ARI/AMI Funds GPC Rosters Promotion Reports; Grade Reports; Individual TAKS Reports
6.1.2 Monitor to ensure teachers have detail student profile reports of all students All Students Administration Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
None Needed Failure Reports; Benchmark Assessments; Profile Reports TAKS Reports
6.1.3 Provide Campus Staff Development on Student Success Initiative Requirements Counselors, Teachers, At-Risk Aides Administration Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
None Needed Staff Development Registration Rosters SSI Retention and Promotion Reports
6.1.4 Communicate with parents through parent meetings and mailouts the significance of the Student Success Initiative in every grade level All Students and Parents Administrators; Counselors; Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Benchmark Results; 1st Administration TAKS Results AEIS Report; SSI Retention and Promotion Reports
Goal 6 We will provide all students with the opportunity to graduate from high school college-ready and ensure they have the skills to successfully compete in a global economy.
Objective 6.2 By Spring 2010, Myrtle Cooper's retention rate will decrease from two student to zero students.
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6.2.1 Monitor failure rate by grading period Campus Wide Administration, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
None Needed Failure Reports AEIS Report
6.2.2 Provide intervention and remediation tutoring opportunities during intersession, after school and before school for failing students At Risk Students Administration; Counselors; At-Risk Aide, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
ARI/AMI Funds; Intersession Funds; Title I Funds; HSA Funds; State Comp. Ed. Funds 22,998.05; Local Funds Failure Reports Promotion Reports; AEIS Report
6.2.3 Provide intervention counseling for failing at-risk students At Risk Students Counselors Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
None Needed Failure Reports AEIS Reports
6.2.4 Provide parent conferences for failing at-risk students At Risk Students Administrators; Counselors; Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
None Needed Failure Reports; Parent Conference sign-in sheets AEIS Report
6.2.5 Incorporate SSI/GPC strategies and activities for all grades for failing at-risk students At Risk Students Administrators; Counselors; Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Title I Funds; Local Funds Failure Reports Promotion/Retention Reports; AEIS Reports
6.2.6 Utilize On-Line Student Profile System to monitor at-risk students and create detail reports based on at-risk indicators At Risk Students Administrators; Counselors; Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
None Needed On-line Student Profile Data Promotion/Retention Reports; AEIS Reports
Goal 6 We will provide all students with the opportunity to graduate from high school college-ready and ensure they have the skills to successfully compete in a global economy.
Objective 6.3 By Spring 2010, 30% of all students and student groups will achieve commended performance in Reading / ELA as assessed on TAKS up from 26%.
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6.3.1 Implement a Vocabulary Program that includes:
Foundation Grades

Rich Vocabulary Environment
• Conversation
• Word Studies
• Content Area
• Oral Rich Vocabulary development
Intermediate Grades
• Rich Vocabulary Environment
• Advanced Word Studies
• Thematic Content Area Advanced, expose more to science politics and economics
Advanced Grades
• Advanced Word Study Direct application of vocabulary development through writing, oral discussion / debate
Campus Wide Administration, Curriculum Coach, Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title 1 Funds; HSA Funds Benchmarks AEIS Report
6.3.2 Incorporate student utilization of graphic organizers such as Venn Diagrams, webs, and charts for deeper development and understanding of relationships All Students Administrators; Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
None Needed Benchmarks AEIS Report
6.3.3 Provide differentiated instruction to enhance rigor and relevance for GT students GT Students Administration; Campus GT Coordinators; Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
GT Funds; HSA Funds; Local Funds Teacher Lesson Plans; student produced projects AEIS Report
6.3.4 Provide awareness sessions with parents on the state assessment passing standards and commended performance standards Parents Administrators; Counselors; Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
None Needed Parent meeting sign-in sheets; Teacher Contact Logs AEIS Report
Goal 6 We will provide all students with the opportunity to graduate from high school college-ready and ensure they have the skills to successfully compete in a global economy.
Objective 6.4 By Spring 2010, 30% of all students and student groups will achieve commended performance in Math as assessed on TAKS up from 23%.
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6.4.1 Incorporate use of Margaret Kilgo question stems Campus Wide Administration; Curriculum Coach; Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title I Funds Benchmarks AEIS Report
6.4.2 Monitor implementation of the 90 minute math model to include:
• Focused centers
• Problem based centers
All Students Grade K-6 Administration; Curriculum Coach; Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
None Needed Benchmarks AEIS Report
6.4.3 Incorporate student utilization of graphic organizers such as Venn Diagrams, webs, and charts for deeper development and understanding of relationships All Students Administration; Curriculum Coach; Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
None Needed Benchmarks AEIS Report
6.4.4 Incorporate vocabulary Development using model for Reading / Writing All Students Grade PK-6 Administration; Curriculum Coach; Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds; Title I Funds Benchmarks AEIS Report
6.4.5 Provide differentiated instruction to enhance rigor and relevance for GT students GT Students Adminisrtation; Campus GT Coordinators; Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
GT Funds; HSA Funds; Local Funds Teacher Lesson Plans; student produced projects AEIS Report
6.4.6 Implement Level 4 Questions All Students Administration; Curriculum Coach; Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Benchmark Common Assessment AEIS Report
6.4.7 Provide awareness sessions with parents on the state assessment passing standards and commended performance standards Parents Administrators; Counselors; Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
None Needed Parent meeting sign-in sheets; Teacher Contact Logs AEIS Report
Goal 6 We will provide all students with the opportunity to graduate from high school college-ready and ensure they have the skills to successfully compete in a global economy.
Objective 6.5 By Spring 2010, 40% of all students and student groups will achieve commended performance in Writing as assessed on TAKS up from 29%.
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6.5.1 Teach students to identify quality writing (score point 4 essays) by utilizing rubric to demonstrate focus and coherence, organization, development of ideas, voice, and conventions Grade 4 students Administrators; Teachers; Curriculum Coach Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
None Needed Benchmarks AEIS Report
6.5.2 Incorporate student utilization of graphic organizers such as Venn Diagrams, webs, and charts for deeper development and understanding of relationships All Students Administrators; Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
None Needed Benchmarks AEIS Report
6.5.3 Provide differentiated instruction to enhance rigor and relevance for GT students GT Students Administration; Campus GT Coordinators; Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
GT Funds; HSA Funds; Local Funds Teacher Lesson Plans; Student Produced Projects AEIS Report
6.5.4 Provide awareness sessions with parents on the state assessment passing standards and commended performance standards Parents Administrators; Counselors; Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
None Needed Parent meeting sign-in sheets; Teacher Contact Logs AEIS Report
Goal 6 We will provide all students with the opportunity to graduate from high school college-ready and ensure they have the skills to successfully compete in a global economy.
Objective 6.6 By Spring 2010, 40% of all students and student groups will achieve commended performance in Science as assessed on TAKS up from 30%.
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6.6.1 Incorporate student utilization of graphic organizers such as Venn Diagrams, webs, and charts for deeper development and understanding of relationships All Students Administrators; Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
None Needed Benchmarks AEIS Report
6.6.2 Incorporate vocabulary development using model for Reading / Writing All Students Administrators; Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
None Needed Benchmarks AEIS Report
6.6.3 Provide differentiated instruction to enhance rigor and relevance for GT students GT Students Administators; Campus GT Coordinators; Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
GT Funds; HSA Funds; Local Funds Teacher Lesson Plans; student produced projects AEIS Report
6.6.4 Provide awareness sessions with parents on the state assessment passing standards and commended performance standards Parents Administrators; Counselors; Teachers Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
None Needed Parent meeting sign-in sheets; Teacher Contact Logs AEIS Report

Goal 7 We will provide facilities that will support the District’s learning environment.
Objective 7.1 By the start of 2009/2010, Myrtle Cooper will participate in the comprehensive maintenance and operational plan to address the needs of our facility.
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7.1.1 Continuously improve on routinely provided services. All students Custodial Staff, Administration Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Customer surveys, meetings, work orders Annual Dashboard and Customer Survey results
7.1.2 Develop internal benchmarks to achieve high performance and seek out best practice methods. All students Custodial Staff, Administration Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Research best practice methods, training Annual Dashboard, Kaizen Report
7.1.3 Participate in the system whereby regular maintenance is performed according to building needs. All students Custodial Staff, Administration Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Work orders, visual inspection, Preventative Maintenance Plan Completed work orders
7.1.4 Maintain a replacement cycle for major systems and equipment. All students Custodial Staff, Administration Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Preventative Maintenance Plan Annual Budget/Bonds
Goal 7 We will provide facilities that will support the District’s learning environment.
Objective 7.2 Myrtle Cooper will reduce utility operating expenses through comprehensive and dedicated implementation of utilities conservation methods and maintain energy conservation awareness.
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7.2.1 Implement a "watt watchers" campaign to increase the awareness of energy resources. All Students & Faculty Administration Jul 01, 2009 thru
Jun 30, 2010
Local Funds Monthly Reports Yearly Summative Reports

Committee Review

In accordance with the administrative procedures established under Education Code 11.251(b), the campus-level committee shall be involved in decisions in the areas of planning, budgeting, curriculum, staffing patterns, staff development, and school organization. Education code 11.253(e)
  Alejandrina Labrado / Instructional Technologist 11/20/2009
  Carmen Moran / Principal 11/20/2009
  Chad Crinzi / Teacher 11/20/2009
  Delia Bustamante / Counselor 11/20/2009
  Diana Couch / Teacher 11/20/2009
  Elizabeth Mendoza / Curriculum Coach 11/20/2009
  Enrique Frayre / Teacher 11/20/2009
  Jessica Gonzalez / Parent Liason 11/20/2009