CURRITUCK COUNTY SCHOOLS

KNOTTS ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

STRATEGIC PLAN & IMPLEMENTATION MAP

2013-2015
Transforming Initiative 1: Implement instructional lessons and activities
that enhance student learning through problem-based/project-based learning,
utilization of critical thinking skills, and the integration of 21st Century skills
into instructional practices.
The instructional model of passively learning facts and reciting them out of context is no
longer sufficient to prepare student to survive in todays world. Solving highly complex
problems requires that students have both fundament skills (reading, writing, and math)
and 21st Century skills (teamwork, problem solving, research gathering, time
management, information synthesizing, and utilizing technology tools). With this
combination of skills, students become directors and managers of their learning process,
guided and mentored by skilled teachers.
Key Staff Members Responsible: Instructional staff
State Board of Education Goals:
Globally Competitive Students
21st Century Professionals
Governed & Supported by 21st Century systems
TOOLS:
District pacing guides
District online curriculum resources
Common Core / NC Essential Standards curriculum
Professional development opportunities
PHASE I AND II GOAL
In Year 1 (2013-2014), we will be successful if
we accomplish:

Instructional staff will implement at least

two project-based instructional activities.
Partially Met
Instructional staff will increase the use of
critical thinking skills questioning and
activities into instructional lessons by
25%. Partially Met
Instructional staff will increase the use of
21st Century skills into instructional
lessons by 25%. Partially Met

In Year 2 (2014-2015), we will be successful if

we accomplish:

Instructional staff will implement at least

two project-based instructional units.
Instructional staff will continue to
increase the use of critical thinking skills
questioning/activities and increase the
use of 21st Century skills into
instructional lessons in all curriculum
areas.

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2013-2015
STRATEGIES:
Provide professional development as needed in the areas of critical thinking skills,
21st Century skills, and project-based learning.
Utilize grade-level professional learning communities to collaborate and share
best practice strategies and resources.
Establish instructional target of reaching at least 80% of students through
effective instructional activities.
KEY ACTIVITY
Provide professional
development and support as
needed on PBL, critical
thinking skills, and 21st
Century skills
Provide opportunities for
instructional staff to
collaborate in PLCs.
Utilize PLCs to share
resources and best practice
strategies in regards to
improving instructional
activities
Utilize formative
assessments to determine
effectiveness of
instructional activities
Conduct classroom
observations to collect data
on instructional practices
Incorporate critical thinking
skills & 21st Century skills
into new and existing
instructional activities
Implement project-based
learning activities

PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE TARGET DATE ARTIFACTS

Principal
May 2015
Attendance sheets
Instructional staff
Agendas
Presentations
Principal

May 2015

PLC schedule

Instructional staff

May 2015

PLC agendas
PLC meeting
minutes

Instructional staff

May 2015

Sample lesson plans

Sample formative
assessments

Principal

May 2015

Observation data

Instructional staff

May 2015

Sample lesson plans

Sample formative
assessments

Instructional staff

May 2015

Sample lesson plans

Observation data

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2013-2015

Transforming Initiative 2: Establish processes or procedures for setting

expectations and problem solving for increased student achievement.
In schools with higher levels of student achievement, the school is aligned
with and supportive of non-negotiable goals and expectations (for
instruction and behavior) and use data in an ongoing problem-solving
process to improve student achievement and instruction. Progress towards
these goals is continually monitored and is the driving force behind the
schools actions. (Waters & Marzano, 2006).
Key Staff Members Responsible: Instructional staff
State Board of Education Goals:
Globally Competitive Students
21st Century Professionals
Healthy and Responsible Students
Leadership and Innovation
Governed & Supported by 21st Century systems
TOOLS:
Home Base
Common Core / Essential Standards Curriculum
EVAAS
Exceptional Childrens Needs Assessment
PBIS/RtI Needs Assessment
District Pacing Guides
PHASE I AND II GOALS:
In Year 1 (2013-2014), we will be successful if
we accomplish:

Create and implement a system and

process for tracking data (academic and
behavior) at established intervals. Met
Implement the RtI problem-solving
process when instructional practices do
not successfully reach at least 80% of
students (whole class and individual
students). Met

In Year 2 (2014-2015), we will be successful if

we accomplish:

Continue to implement a system and

process for tracking data (academic and
behavior) at established intervals.
Revisions and adjustments will be made
as needed.
Continue to implement the RtI problemsolving process when instructional
practices do not successfully reach at least

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2013-2015

Implement the RtI problem-solving

process when student behavior issues
impede learning. Met
PBIS plan transitions from a developing
status to operational status as measured by
implementation surveys and needs
assessments. Partially Met

80% of students (whole class and

individual students). (as needed)
Continue the RtI problem-solving process
when student behavior issues impede
learning.
Continue the transition from a developing
status to operational status as measured by
implementation surveys and needs
assessments.
Begin implementing various components
of The Leader in Me initiative throughout
the school.

STRATEGIES:
Utilize grade-level PLCs to routinely review student data (academic and behavior)
to determine the effectiveness of instructional practices.
Establish instructional target of reaching at least 80% of students through
effective instructional practices.
Implement the RtI problem-solving process for students when academic and
behavior issues arise (based on collected data).
Routinely review school-wide discipline date to determine the effectiveness of the
PBIS plan and revise the plan as needed.
Routinely review the school safety plan to determine the effectiveness of the plan
and revise the plan as needed.
Introduce and implement various components of The Leader in Me initiative
throughout the school environment.
KEY ACTIVITY
Provide
opportunities for
instructional staff to
collaborate in PLCs.
Utilize PLCs to
routinely review
student data to
determine
effectiveness of
instructional
practices
Implement RtI
process when

PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE TARGET DATE ARTIFACTS

Principal
May 2015
PLC schedule

Instructional staff

May 2015

PLC agendas
PLC meeting
minutes
Sample student data
(Dibels, formative
assessments)

Principal
Instructional staff

May 2015

Sample RtI
problem-solving

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STRATEGIC PLAN & IMPLEMENTATION MAP

2013-2015
student academic
and behavior issues
arise (whole class or
individual students)
Review school-wide
discipline data on a
routine basis to
determine
effectiveness of
PBIS plan and
revise plan as
needed
Review school
safety plan on a
routine basis to
determine the
effectiveness of the
plan and make
revisions as needed

RtI team

forms and data

RtI/PBIS team

January 2015
June 2015

PBIS plan
Student discipline
data

Principal
Secretary
First Responders
Guidance

Quarterly or
As Needed

School safety plan

May 2015

Sample lessons and

activity schedules

Begin implementing Principal

various components Staff
of The Leader in Me
initiative.

Waivers
A waiver was granted to transfer $1,000 from the school textbook
fund to the school instructional fund.
Other Components
Certified staff are provided a duty-free lunch on a daily basis (as long
as there is adequate student supervision).
Certified staff are provided an average of five hours of planning time
per week.

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CURRITUCK COUNTY SCHOOLS

KNOTTS ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
STRATEGIC PLAN & IMPLEMENTATION MAP

2013-2015

COMMITMENT TO THE WORK

This document reflects the work of Knotts Island Elementarys School Improvement
Team, Principal, Assistant Principal(s) and staff subcommittees and teams. The plan will
serve as a guide as the school works toward increasing academic achievement for ALL
students. It will be continually monitored, evaluated and updated.
SIGNED BY:
_TOMMY WILSON ___
PRINCIPAL

_1/15/14____
DATE

_MARY OLSON_____________
CHAIRMAN, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM

_1/15/14____
DATE

THIS PLAN WAS PRESENTED TO THE STAFF FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL ON 1/17/14
THE RESULTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
____17_______ APPROVE

______0_____ NOT APPROVE

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