THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

2003-2004 School Improvement Plan

Whispering Pines School Innovation Zone: Miramar Area: S 1752

Part I: School Leadership
The School Advisory Council (SAC) has developed this School Improvement Plan (SIP) in support of the educational goals of The School Board of Broward County, FL and the State of Florida. The SAC has reviewed
data and involved all stakeholders before the development of the SIP objectives. The school's budget, staffing, and instructional materials have been aligned with the SIP objectives.
Signatures: Date Date

SAC Chairperson Marsha Iler School Principal

SAC Chairperson Area Director

Title I Parent (if applicable) Area Superintendent

BTU Rep.
Mission Statement Part II: Strategic Planning
The mission of Whispering Pines School is to ensure an optimum teaching and learning environment, which sets high expectations and enables all students to achieve individual maximum
potential through a collaborative effort of pertinent stakeholders. Our commitment is to address the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students representing a diversity of
experiences and cultures to promote a positive self-concept, which will allow them to be productive citizens in today's challenging society.

Unique School Description

Whispering Pines School is a center for the Severely Emotionally Disturbed. The students range in age from 5 to 22. Whispering Pines School services the entire South Area.

School and Community Profile (2002-2003 20 day count data)

Total Students White Black Hispanic Asian Indian Multi-Racial LEP ESE Free/Reduced Lunch 2001-2002 Stability Rate
204 60.3 25.0 11.3 0.5 1.0 2.0 1.0 99.0 65.2 %
School Improvement Plan Objectives (Click on field to enter objective page)

1 By June 2004, 50% of all standard diploma students on campus in grades 9 through 12 enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Reading
Assessment.

2 By June 2004, 60% of all standard diploma students on campus in grades 9 through 12 enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Math Assessment.

3 By June 2004, 55% of the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students on campus enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Reading Assessment.

4 By June 2004, 55% of the 6th, 7th and 8th grade students on campus enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Math Assessment.

5 By June 2004, 52% of 4th and 5th grade students on campus enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Reading Assessment.

6 By June 2004, 58% of all standard diploma students in grades 6 through 12 enrolled at Elaine Gordon Treatment Center will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Reading Assessment.

7 By June 2004, 58% of all standard diploma students in grade 6 through 12 enrolled at Lighthouse will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Reading Assessment.

Reviewed by Division of Curriculum/Instruction and Student Support Title I Program Specialist (if applicable)

Updated 9/24/2003
 2003 SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT DATA
NOTE: The DOE does not publish FCAT accountability reports for ungraded schools.

2003 READING/MATH SCORE DISTRIBUTION

% OF LOWEST 25 %
% LEVEL 3 % LEVEL 3 & WRITING % LEARN. GNS % LEARN. GNS. MAKING LEARN. GNS. TOTAL % 2003 2002 2001
SCHOOL # & ABOVE (READ) ABOVE (MATH) POINTS (READ) (MATH) IN READING POINTS TESTED GRD GRD GRD

2003 WRITING SCORE DISTRIBUTION

SCHOOL # TYPE OF WRITING # OF STUDENTS MEAN SCORE % 3.0 AND ABOVE % 3.5 AND ABOVE % 4.0 AND ABOVE
1752 Combined 16 2.4 44 19 6

2002 READING/MATH SCORE DISTRIBUTION

% LEVEL 3 % LEVEL 3 & % OF LOWEST 25 % TOTAL % 2002
WRITING % LEARN. GNS. % LEARN. GNS
& ABOVE (READ) ABOVE (MATH) MAKING LEARN. GNS. POINTS TESTED GRD
SCHOOL # POINTS (MATH) (READ) IN READING

DOE POINT SCALE

A 410-600 pts
B 380-409 pts
C 320-379 pts
D 280-319 pts
F 279 and below

Whispering Pines School ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT DATA

 Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives

Objective 1 By June 2004, 50% of all standard diploma students on campus in grades 9 through 12 enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the
FCAT Reading Assessment.
Alignment: Target Area Curriculum/Reading
Florida's Educational Goal Student Performance
Broward's Strategic Plan Goal All students will achieve at their highest potential
Customer Focus/Information and Analysis:
B a s e l i n e D a t a 42% of the students in grades 9 through 12 scored a level 2 or above on the reading portion of the FCAT or alternative assessment.
Interim Measure By January 2004, 30% of the “targeted” group will show 3% increase in correct responses on the local benchmark reading assessment administered in December.
(Mid-Year Check)
Process Management / Human Resource Focus
Staff Development, Operational Action Steps, & Instructional Strategies Necessary to Accomplish Objective Timeline/ Person Responsible for Allocation of Resources District
Date to Begin Coordination or Area Assistance
Teachers will develop and implement an Instructional Focus Calendar to be aligned with FCAT scores from 2002-2003. 8/20/2003 Reading Coach None
Ongoing

Staff Development: Reading teachers will be trained by the district staff on the delivery of specific reading programs, Wilson, Great Source, etc. The 8/20/2003 Reading Coach District Funding
Reading Coach and district staff will give follow up support.
Ongoing

Teachers will use DAR, Towre, STAR, WADE, San Diego, IRI, FCAT, and/or ERDA to diagnose students’ strengths and weaknesses and prescribe 8/21/2003 Reading Coach $500. per Teacher
appropriate learning activities.
Ongoing
Accountability Fund
Students will participate in CCC, Compass, and Accelerated Readers to reinforce reading instruction; student progress will be monitored quarterly 8/25/2003 Technology Coordinator $2,000
through assessment of computer generated student reports.
Ongoing
FTE Budget
The Towre, FCAT, teacher input, and student portfolios will be used to place students into one of the following reading classes: Wilson 1 and 2, 8/25/2003 Guidance Counselor None
Rewards 9 and 10, Great Source 9 and 10, and FCAT Reading Prep.
Ongoing

Students will do remedial reading assignments using various software i.e. NovaNET, Riverdeep, CCC, A+ etc. 8/27/2003 Technology Coordinator $1,300.
Ongoing
FTE Budget
Students will participate in 30 minutes of silent sustained reading using Accelerated Readers at least once a week to enhance reading comprehension 8/29/2003 Team Facilitators $750.
skills with review of Accelerated Reader report monthly.
Weekly
Media Funds.
Students will use classroom libraries with a variety of reading genre during silent reading maintaining a reading log. 8/29/2003 Reading Coach $2,000.
Monthly
Media Funds.
Teachers will meet weekly to review student test data and class work analyzing and developing strategies for remediation. 9/8/2003 Curriculum Coordinator None
Weekly

Parents will have the opportunity to participate in curriculum, behavior, therapeutic, and technology trainings . 9/15/2003 Behavior Specialist $6,000.
Ongoing Therapist
Curriculum Coordinator FTE Budget
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained by district staff on CRISS strategies. 9/16/2003 Reading Coach District Funded Training
Annually

Selected students will be identified for tutoring using portfolios and/or teacher assessments based onReading Sunshine State Standards. 10/10/2003 Team Facilitators $5,000
Monthly
Miramar Police Gramt
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on effective techniques to work with students who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. 10/17/2003 Psychiatrist
Whispering Pines School 9/24/2003 Objective 1
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Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on effective techniques to work with students who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. 10/17/2003 Psychiatrist None
Annually

Teachers will develop a bank of FCAT questions derived from text in a variety of subject areas. 10/31/2003 Team Facilitators None
Ongoing

Teachers will use a variety of FCAT reading questions in daily class openers across all content areas. 10/31/2003 Team Facilitators None
Daily

Students will utilize instructional strategy posters made by the students and staff. 10/31/2003 Team Facilitators None
Ongoing

Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on social skills activities to use within the classroom to improve overall classroom survival skills. 10/31/2003 Psychiatrist None
Annually

Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on how to write and incorporate FCAT type questions in area content assessments. 11/4/2003 Reading Coach None
Annually

Staff Development: Teachers will be trained by the school based staff on Reading software programs (Riverdeep, CCC, Compass, and NovaNet) with 11/12/2003 Technology Coordinator None
follow up support in the classroom.
Annually

Students will read the newspaper, Scoop, Scholastic magazine and other supplemental texts and journals to increase contextual comprehension. 12/4/2003 Media Specialist $350
Weekly
Media Funds
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained in the Sterling Process to help them meet higher student performance standards, assess progress and 12/4/2003 Assistant Principal None
assume responsibility for improved student performance.
Annually

Staff Development: Teachers will be trained in using the 6 Traits of Writing with ESE students. 12/10/2003 Curriculum Coordinator District Funding Training
Annually

Math, Science, and Social Studies teachers will reinforce reading skills within their specific content areas by using graphic organizers, decoding and 12/17/2003 Reading Coach None
comprehension strategies.
Ongoing

Selected students will participate in a reading buddy program with a Partner in Excellence to increase reading fluency and comprehension. 1/15/2004 Partnership Coordinator $800
Monthly Textbook funds

Teachers will implement CRISS strategies. 3/26/2004 Team Facilitators None

Ongoing

Whispering Pines School 9/24/2003 Objective 1

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Objective 2 By June 2004, 60% of all standard diploma students on campus in grades 9 through 12 enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the
FCAT Math Assessment.
Alignment: Target Area Curriculum/Math
Florida's Educational Goal Student Performance
Broward's Strategic Plan Goal All students will achieve at their highest potential
Customer Focus/Information and Analysis:
B a s e l i n e D a t a 71% of the students in grades 9 through 12 scored a level 2 or above on the math portion of the FCAT test or alternative assessment.
Interim Measure By January 2004, 40% of the “target” group will show 3% increase in correct responses on the local benchmark Math assessment administered in December.
(Mid-Year Check)
Process Management / Human Resource Focus
Staff Development, Operational Action Steps, & Instructional Strategies Necessary to Accomplish Objective Timeline/ Person Responsible for Allocation of Resources District
Date to Begin Coordination or Area Assistance
Teachers will develop a Math curriculum map (based on Sunshine State Standards) which identifies specific grade level skills with accompanying 3/26/2003 Team Facilitators $300
lessons for daily instruction.
Daily
Accountability Fund
Teachers will use STAR Math to diagnose students’ strengths and weaknesses and prescribe appropriate learning activities. 8/21/2003 Technology Coordinator None
Ongoing

Teachers will use Math Blaster, CCC, NovaNet, and GED Prep to enhance math instruction. 8/25/2003 Technology Coordinator $500
Weekly
Accountability Fund
Selected students will be placed in math classes based on test scores from the FCAT or the Orleans Hannah Assessment. 8/25/2003 Guidance Counselor None
Annually

Teachers will meet weekly to review student test data and class work analyzing and developing strategies for remediation. 9/8/2003 Team Facilitators None
Weekly

Parents will have the opportunity to participate in curriculum, behavior, therapeutic, and technology trainings. 9/15/2003 Behavior Specialist $6,000
Therapist
Weekly
Curriculum Coordinator FTE Budget
Teachers will participate in the development of a math critical content calendar to be implemented during the school year. 9/25/2003 Team Facilitators None
Ongoing

Selected students will be identified for tutoring using portfolios and/or teacher assessment based on Math Sunshine State Standards. 10/10/2003 Curriculum Coordinator None
Monthly

Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on effective techniques to work with students who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. 10/17/2003 Psychiatrist None
Annually

Teachers will provide students with a sample FCAT math test. 10/31/2003 Guidance Counselor None
Ongoing

Students will participate in FCAT daily practice. 10/31/2003 Team Facilitators None
Daily

Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on social skills activities to use with in the classroom to improve overall classroom survival skills. 10/31/2003 Psychiatrist None
Annually

Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on how to write FCAT type questions in the content areas. 11/4/2003 Curriculum Coordinator
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Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on how to write FCAT type questions in the content areas. 11/4/2003 Curriculum Coordinator None
Annually

Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on innovative math strategies to motivate students to increase math achievement. 11/9/2003 Curriculum Coordinator District Funding Training
Annually

All mathematic students will receive instruction in the use of manipulatives, calculators, and computers to investigate and verify solutions to real world 11/15/2003 Team Facilitators $1,700
problems.
Ongoing
Textbook Funding
Students will write in their journals at least one time per week reflecting on how they can apply the math concepts learned. 12/4/2003 Team Facilitator None
Weekly

Staff Development: Teachers will be trained in the Sterling Process to help them meet higher student performance standards, assess progress and 12/4/2003 Assistant Principal None
assume responsibility for improved student achievement.
Annually

Teachers will develop and implement an Instructional Focus Calendar to be aligned with FCAT scores from 2002-2003. 3/26/2004 Curriculum Coordinator None
Ongoing

Teachers will review with A2 students their behavior each day by reviewing the % of points earned that day. 5/28/2004 Behavior Specialist None
Daily

Students will participate in math instructional activities that are reflective of real life activities. 5/28/2004 Curriculum Coordinator $800
Weekly
Partners in Excellence
Selected students will participate in job placement experiences that require the use of math skills. 5/28/2004 Job Coach None
Monthly

Whispering Pines School 9/24/2003 Objective 2

 Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives

Objective 3 By June 2004, 55% of the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students on campus enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Reading
Assessment.
Alignment: Target Area Curriculum/Reading
Florida's Educational Goal Student Performance
Broward's Strategic Plan Goal All students will achieve at their highest potential
Customer Focus/Information and Analysis:
B a s e l i n e D a t a 47% of the students in grades 6th, 7th, and 8th scored a level 2 or above on the reading portion of the FCAT or alternative assessment.
Interim Measure By January 2004, 50% of the “target” group will show a 3% increase in correct responses on the local benchmark reading assessment administered in December.
(Mid-Year Check)
Process Management / Human Resource Focus
Staff Development, Operational Action Steps, & Instructional Strategies Necessary to Accomplish Objective Timeline/ Person Responsible for Allocation of Resources District
Date to Begin Coordination or Area Assistance
Staff Development: Reading teachers will be trained by the district staff on the delivery of specific reading programs (Wilsons). The Reading Coach 8/20/2003 Reading Coach District Funded Training
and district staff will give follow up support.
Ongoing

Teachers will identify, place and instruct students in Wilson Reading. 8/21/2003 Reading Coach None
Annually

Students will utilize CCC, Compass, and Accelerated Reader to increase reading comprehension. 8/25/2003 Technology Coordinator None
Weekly

Selected students will participate in “Middle School Writing” to explore literary examples of quality writing. 9/8/2003 Media Specialist None
Weekly

Teachers will develop and implement an Instructional Focus Calendar to be aligned with FCAT scores from 2002-2003. 9/8/2003 Reading Coach None
Ongoing

Teachers will meet weekly to review student test data and class work analyzing and developing strategies for remediation. 9/8/2003 Curriculum Coordinator None
Weekly

Teachers will be trained in the use of an Instructional Focus Calendar on a monthly basis. 9/15/2003 Reading Coach None
Monthly

Parents will have the opportunity to participate in curriculum, behavior, therapeutic, and technology trainings on a weekly basis. 9/15/2003 Behavior Specialist $6,000
Weekly Curriculum Coordinator
Therapist FTE Budget
Teachers will do quarterly benchmark assessment in reading to plan for appropriate instruction. 9/22/2003 Guidance Counselor None
Ongoing

Teachers will coordinate reading buddy days to enable students to share the reading experience with their peers and tutors. 9/25/2003 Reading Coach None
Weekly

Students will participate in silent sustained reading using Accelerated Reader 30 minutes weekly to enhance reading comprehension skills determined 10/7/2003 Reading Coach None
by review of reading log.
Weekly

Selected students will be identified for tutoring using portfolios and/or teacher assessment based on Reading Sunshine State Standards. 10/10/2003 Team Facilitators $5,000
Monthly
Miramar Police Grant
Accelerated Readers will be used in all Reading classes and monthly reinforcements will be given for books read. 10/17/2003 Media Specialist
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Accelerated Readers will be used in all Reading classes and monthly reinforcements will be given for books read. 10/17/2003 Media Specialist $300
Monthly
Media Funds
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on effective techniques to work with students who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder 10/17/2003 Psychiatrist None
Annually

Selected students will participate in reading and writing lessons through the use of video cameras to motivate students to speak up, read with 10/30/2003 Media Specialist $450
expression, and become more fluent readers and writers.
Ongoing
Media Funds
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on social skills activities to use with in the classroom to improve overall classroom survival skills. 10/31/2003 Psychiatrist None
Annually

Staff Development: Teachers will be trained by the school based staff on Reading software programs (Riverdeep, CCC, Compass, and NovaNet) with 11/12/2003 Technology Coordinator None
follow up support in the classroom.
Annually

Staff Development: Teachers will be trained in the Sterling Process to help them meet higher student performance standards, assess progress and 12/4/2003 Assistant Principal None
assume responsibility for student achievement.
Annually

Selected students will participate in a distance learning program, “Reading is a Mind Game” to reinforce skills tested on the FCAT. 1/8/2004 Media Specialist None
Weekly

Students will use classroom libraries and media center to research various topics monthly i.e. Holocaust, Black History, Women in History. 2/2/2004 Media Specialist $3,000
Monthly
Media funds
Students will read seasonal stories and create holiday decorations that demonstrate comprehension of story themes which will be displayed at our 2/9/2004 Partnership Coordinator None
Partners in Excellence locations.
Ongoing

Whispering Pines School 9/24/2003 Objective 3

 Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives

Objective 4 By June 2004, 55% of the 6th, 7th and 8th grade students on campus enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Math
Assessment.
Alignment: Target Area Curriculum/Math
Florida's Educational Goal Student Performance
Broward's Strategic Plan Goal All students will achieve at their highest potential
Customer Focus/Information and Analysis:
B a s e l i n e D a t a 47% of the students in grades 6 through 8 scored a level 2 or above on the math portion of the FCAT test or alternative assessment.
Interim Measure By January 2004, 30% of the “targeted” group will show a 3% increase in correct responses on the local benchmark math assessment administered in December.
(Mid-Year Check)
Process Management / Human Resource Focus
Staff Development, Operational Action Steps, & Instructional Strategies Necessary to Accomplish Objective Timeline/ Person Responsible for Allocation of Resources District
Date to Begin Coordination or Area Assistance
A2 and Mastering students will track their behavior each day by reviewing the % of points earned that day. 8/25/2003 Team Facilitators None
Daily

Teachers will develop and implement an Instructional Focus Calendar to be aligned with FCAT scores from 2002-2003. 8/25/2003 Curriculum Coordinator None
Ongoing

Students will participate in social skills group to help the students function in cooperative learning groups in the classroom setting. 9/2/2003 Team Facilitators None
Weekly

Students will participate in “House” activities applying math skills in game scoring, stats and competition strategies. 9/3/2003 Behavior Specialist None
Monthly

Selected students will participate in “FCAT Math” to increase test taking practice skills. 9/8/2003 Curriculum Coordinator None
Weekly

Selected students will participate in “Middle School Math” to practice math concepts. 9/8/2003 Team Facilitators District Funded Training
Weekly

Teachers will develop Math curriculum map(based on Sunshine State Standards) which identifies specific grade level skills with accompanying 9/8/2003 Curriculum Coordinator None
lessons for daily instruction.
Ongoing

Students will work in the CCC, Compass, Riverdeep programs once a week for at least 35 minutes. 9/15/2003 Technology Coordinator $3,000
Weekly
Accountability
Students will participate in daily FCAT practice. 9/15/2003 Team Facilitators None
Daily

Teachers will meet weekly to review student test data and class work analyzing and developing strategies for remediation. 9/15/2003 Curriculum Coordinator None
Weekly

Parents will have the opportunity to participate in curriculum, behavior, therapeutic, and technology trainings. 9/15/2003 Behavior Specialist $6,000
Therapist
Weekly
Curriculum Coordinator FTE Funds
Selected students will be identified for tutoring using portfolios and/or teacher assessment based on Math Sunshine State Standards. 10/10/2003 Team Facilitators None
Monthly

Therapists will provide information to teachers regarding students mental health issues that will enable the teacher to better meet the students’ needs. 10/17/2003 Team Facilitators
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Therapists will provide information to teachers regarding students mental health issues that will enable the teacher to better meet the students’ needs. 10/17/2003 Team Facilitators None
Weekly

Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on effective techniques to work with students who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. 10/17/2003 Psychiatrist None
Monthly

Teachers will implement FCAT math strategies daily. 10/31/2003 Team Facilitators None
Daily

Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on social skills activities to use with in the classroom to improve overall classroom survival skills. 10/31/2003 Psychiatrist None
Annually

Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on how to write FCAT type questions. 11/4/2003 Curriculum Coordinator Distric Staff Training
Annually

Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on innovative math strategies to motivate students to increase math achievement. 11/9/2003 Curriculum Coordinator District Staff Training
Annually

Students will practice real life math skills using Menu Math. 11/17/2003 Team Facilitators $820
Monthly
Partners in Excellence
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained in the Sterling Process to help them meet higher student performance standards, assess progress and 12/4/2003 Assistant Principal None
assume responsibility for student achievement.
Annually

Students will participate in a middle school science fair focusing on demonstration of specific math concepts. 1/9/2004 Team Facilitators None
Annually

Teachers will instruct students in the math critical content. 3/26/2004 Team Facilitators None
Ongoing

Teachers will participate in on-line training to strengthen math skills across the curriculum. 5/28/2004 Team Facilitators None
Ongoing

Whispering Pines School 9/24/2003 Objective 4

 Part III: Process Management of School Improvement Objectives

Objective 5 By June 2004, 52% of 4th and 5th grade students on campus enrolled and not truant during the October and February FTE, will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Reading
Assessment.
Alignment: Target Area Curriculum/Reading
Florida's Educational Goal Student Performance
Broward's Strategic Plan Goal All students will achieve at their highest potential
Customer Focus/Information and Analysis:
B a s e l i n e D a t a 50% of the students in grades 4th and 5th scored a level 2 or above on the reading portion of the FCAT or alternative assessment.
Interim Measure By January 2004, 25% of the “targeted” group will show a 3% increase in correct responses on the local benchmark reading assessment administered in December.
(Mid-Year Check)
Process Management / Human Resource Focus
Staff Development, Operational Action Steps, & Instructional Strategies Necessary to Accomplish Objective Timeline/ Person Responsible for Allocation of Resources District
Date to Begin Coordination or Area Assistance
Staff Development: Reading teachers will be trained by the district staff on the delivery of specific reading programs (Trophies). The Reading Coach 8/20/2003 Reading Coach District Funded Training
and district staff will give follow up support.
Ongoing

Teachers will identify student needs based on assessments, teacher observation, and student portfolios and provide instruction that meets their 8/25/2003 Team Facilitator None
individual needs.
Ongoing

Teachers will use DAR, Towre, and STAR to diagnose students’ strengths and weaknesses and prescribe appropriate learning activities. 8/25/2003 Reading Coach None
Ongoing

Students will use classroom libraries with a variety of genre checking out books to use during silent reading maintaining a reading log. 8/25/2003 Reading Coach $2,300
Monthly
Media Funds
Students will participate in weekly word wall activities to increase word recognition. 8/25/2003 Reading Coach None
Weekly

Teachers will utilize instructional frameworks, such as Read Aloud, Shared Reading, Independent Reading, Small Group instruction to develop a 9/1/2003 Reading Coach None
comprehensive reading program.
Ongoing

Students will participate in “Reading Scene Investigators” to increase reading comprehension, vocabulary skills, and fluency. 9/8/2003 Media Specialist None
Weekly

Students will participate in “Reading Rascals” to increase reading comprehension and expose students to various careers. 9/8/2003 Media Specialist None
Weekly

Teachers will develop and implement an Instructional Focus Calendar to be aligned with FCAT scores from 2002-2003. 9/8/2003 Reading Coach None
Ongoing

Teachers will meet weekly to review student test data and class work analyzing and developing strategies for remediation. 9/15/2003 Curriculum Coordinator None
Weekly

Parents will have the opportunity to participate in curriculum, behavior, therapeutic, and technology trainings. 9/15/2003 Behavior Specialist $6,000
Curriculum Coordinator
Weekly
Therapist FTE Funds
Selected students will be identified for tutoring using portfolios and/or teacher assessment based on Reading Sunshine State Standards. 10/10/2003 Team Facilitators None
Monthly

Therapists will provide information to teachers regarding students that will enable the teacher to better meet their needs. 10/17/2003 Team Facilitator
Whispering Pines School 9/24/2003 Objective 5
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Therapists will provide information to teachers regarding students that will enable the teacher to better meet their needs. 10/17/2003 Team Facilitator None
Weekly

Teachers will demonstrate and teach students to use a variety of graphic organizers. 10/17/2003 Reading Coach None
Ongoing

Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on effective techniques to work with students who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. 10/17/2003 Psychiatrist None
Annually

Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on social skills activities to use with in the classroom to improve overall classroom survival skills. 10/31/2003 Psychiatrist None
Annually

Students will participate in Book Buddies with the high school students to increase reading fluency and comprehension. 11/7/2003 Reading Coach None
Weekly

Staff Development: Teachers will be trained by the school based staff on Reading software programs (Riverdeep, CCC, Compass, and NovaNet) with 11/12/2003 Technology Coordinator $2,000
follow up support in the classroom.
Annually
FTE Budget
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained in the Sterling Process to help them meet higher student performance standards, assess progress and 12/4/2003 Assistant Principal None
assume responsibility for improved student achievement.
Annually

Students will participate in therapy games and activities to increase knowledge, comprehension and develop social skills. 1/12/2004 Therapists $780
Monthly
Accountability
Select students will submit an article to the student newsletter monthly covering topics to include the Holocaust curriculum and Women’s History. 2/12/2004 Media Specialist None
Monthly

Students will read and participate in answering comprehension questions using “Time for Kids” current event magazine. 3/15/2004 Team Facilitators $270
Monthly
Media Funds
Students will read and report on various African Americans, Women, Hispanics and the Holocaust using age appropriate curriculum. 4/13/2004 Team Facilitators None
Annually

Whispering Pines School 9/24/2003 Objective 5

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Objective 6 By June 2004, 58% of all standard diploma students in grades 6 through 12 enrolled at Elaine Gordon Treatment Center will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Reading Assessment.

Alignment: Target Area Curriculum/Reading

Florida's Educational Goal Student Performance
Broward's Strategic Plan Goal All students will achieve at their highest potential
Customer Focus/Information and Analysis:
B a s e l i n e D a t a 38% of students in grades 9 through 12 enrolled at the Elaine Gordon Treatment Center scored a level 2 or above on the reading portion of the FCAT or alternative
Interim Measure By January 2004, 40% of the “targeted” group will show a 3% increase in correct responses on the local benchmark reading assessment administered in December.
(Mid-Year Check)
Process Management / Human Resource Focus
Staff Development, Operational Action Steps, & Instructional Strategies Necessary to Accomplish Objective Timeline/ Person Responsible for Allocation of Resources District
Date to Begin Coordination or Area Assistance
Teachers will use STAR, DAR, WADE, and/or San Diego assessments to diagnose students’ strengths and weaknesses and prescribe appropriate 8/21/2003 Reading Coach $500. per Teacher
learning activities.
Ongoing
Accountability Funds
Students will use classroom libraries with a variety of genre during silent reading times maintaining a reading log. 8/25/2003 Reading Coach $2,000
Monthly
Media Funds
Students will participate in 30 minutes of silent sustained reading using Accelerated Reader at least once a week to enhance reading comprehension 8/25/2003 Reading Coach $750
skills.
Weekly
Media Funds
Teachers will develop and implement an Instructional Focus Calendar to be aligned with FCAT scores from 2002-2003. 9/8/2003 Reading Coach None
Ongoing

Students will do remedial reading assignments using various software i.e. NovaNET, Riverdeep, CCC, A+, etc. 9/15/2003 Technology Coordinator $1,300
Weekly
FTE Budget
Teachers will meet weekly to review student test data and class work and analyze and develop strategies for remediation 9/15/2003 Curriculum Coordinator None
Weekly

Students will participate in CCC, Compass, and Accelerated Readers to increase reading skills. 10/10/2003 Technology Coordinator $2000
Weekly
FTE Budget
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on effective techniques to work with students who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. 10/17/2003 Psychiatrist None
Annually

Teachers will develop a bank of FCAT questions derived from text in a variety of subject areas to use with students in the content areas. 10/31/2003 Reading Coach None
Ongoing

Teachers will use a variety of FCAT reading questions in the daily class openers across all instructional areas. 10/31/2003 Reading Coach None
Daily

Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on social skills activities to use with in the classroom to improve overall classroom survival skills. 10/31/2003 Psychiatrist None
Annually

Staff Development: Teachers will be trained by the school based staff on Reading software programs (Riverdeep, CCC, Compass, and NovaNet) with 11/12/2003 Technology Coordinator None
follow up support in the classroom. Annually

Students will read the newspaper, Scoop, Scholastic magazine and other supplemental texts and journals to increase contextual comprehension. 11/17/2003 Media Specialist
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Students will read the newspaper, Scoop, Scholastic magazine and other supplemental texts and journals to increase contextual comprehension. 11/17/2003 Media Specialist $350
Monthly
Media Funds
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained in the Sterling Process to help them meet higher student performance standards, assess progress and 12/4/2003 Assistant Principal None
assume responsibility for student achievement. Annually

Select students will submit a writing sample quarterly covering topics to include the Holocaust, Women’s History which will be evaluated rubric with a 1/26/2004 Team Facilitator None
follow up conference with the students individually.
Ongoing

Students will participate in weekly word wall activities to increase word recognition. 2/2/2004 Classroom Teachers None
Weekly

Teachers will implement CRISS strategies. 3/26/2004 Reading Coach None

Ongoing

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Objective 7 By June 2004, 58% of all standard diploma students in grade 6 through 12 enrolled at Lighthouse will score a Level 2 or above on the FCAT Reading Assessment.

Alignment: Target Area Curriculum/Reading

Florida's Educational Goal Student Performance
Broward's Strategic Plan Goal All students will achieve at their highest potential
Customer Focus/Information and Analysis:
B a s e l i n e D a t a 30% of students in grades 6 through 12 enrolled at Lighthouse scored a Level 2 or above on the reading portion of the FCAT or alternative assessment.
Interim Measure By January 2004, 40% of the “targeted” group will show 3% increase correct responses on the local benchmark assessment in reading test administered in December.
(Mid-Year Check)
Process Management / Human Resource Focus
Staff Development, Operational Action Steps, & Instructional Strategies Necessary to Accomplish Objective Timeline/ Person Responsible for Allocation of Resources District
Date to Begin Coordination or Area Assistance
Teachers will use STAR, DAR, San Diego, Towre, and/ or WADE to diagnose students’ strengths and weaknesses and prescribe appropriate learning 8/25/2003 Reading Coach $500. per Teacher
activities.
Ongoing
Accountability Funds
Students will use classroom libraries with a variety of genre to use during silent reading maintaining a reading log. 8/25/2003 Reading Coach $2,000
Monthly
Media Funds
Students will participate in 30 minutes of silent sustained reading using Accelerated Reader reading at least once a week to enhance reading 8/25/2003 Reading Coach $750
comprehension skills.
Weekly
Media Funds
Teachers will develop and implement an Instructional Focus Calendar to be aligned with FCAT scores from 2002-2003. 9/8/2003 Reading Coach None
Ongoing

Students will do remedial reading assignments using various software i.e. NovaNET, Riverdeep, CCC, A+, etc. 9/15/2003 Technology Coordinator $1,300
Weekly
FTE Budget
Teachers will meet weekly to review student test data and class work analyzing and developing strategies for remediation. 9/15/2003 Curriculum Coordinator None
Weekly

Teachers will utilize CCC, Compass, and Accelerated Readers to increase reading comprehension; student progress will be monitored quarterly 10/16/2003 Technology Coordinator $2,000
through assessment of computer generated student reports.
Weekly
FTE Budget
Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on effective techniques to work with students who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. 10/17/2003 Psychiatrist None
Annually

Teachers will develop a bank of FCAT questions derived from text in a variety of subject areas to be used in content area classes. 10/31/2003 Reading Coach None
Ongoing

Teachers will use a variety of FCAT reading questions in the daily class openers across all instructional areas. 10/31/2003 Reading Coach None
Daily

Staff Development: Teachers will be trained on social skills activities to use with in the classroom to improve overall classroom survival skills. 10/31/2003 Psychiatrist None
Annually

Staff Development: Teachers will be trained by the school based staff on Reading software programs (Riverdeep, CCC, Compass, and NovaNet) with 11/12/2003 Technology Coordinator None
follow up support in the classroom. Monthly

Students will read the newspaper, Scoop, Scholastic magazine and other supplemental texts and journals to increase contextual comprehension. 11/17/2003 Media Specialist
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Students will read the newspaper, Scoop, Scholastic magazine and other supplemental texts and journals to increase contextual comprehension. 11/17/2003 Media Specialist $350
Monthly
Media Funds
Students will read and report on various African American, Women, Hispanics and Holocaust survivors from the last 100 years. 12/1/2003 Team Facilitator None
Annually

Staff Development: Teachers will be trained in the Sterling Process to help them meet higher student performance standards, assess progress and 12/4/2003 Assistant Principal None
assume responsibility for student achievement.
Annually

Students will submit a writing sample quarterly covering topics to include the Holocaust, Women’s History which will be evaluated with a follow up 1/26/2004 Team Facilitator None
writing conference with the students.
Ongoing

Students will participate in weekly word wall activities to increase word recognition. 2/20/2004 Reading Coach None
Weekly

Teachers will implement CRISS strategies. 3/26/2004 Team Facilitators None

Ongoing

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 Part IV: Results
Indicate the results of your school’s current year objectives: 2002-2003
Objective One By June 2003, 59% of all standard diploma students in grade 9 through 12 not identified as truant, on campus will score level 2 or above on the reading portion of the
FCAT or a 7th grade equivalency on an alternative assessment.
Baseline Data 57% of the students in grades 9 through 12 scored a leve 2 or above on the Results 62.5 %of grade 9 and 12 standard diploma students scored level 2 or above on
reading portion of the FCAT or alternative assessment. the reading portion of the FCAT or 7th grade equivalency on an alternative
Objective Two By June 2003, 76% of all standard diploma students in grades 9 through 12 not identified as truant and on campus will score level 2 or above on the writing portion of the
FCAT or an equivalent score on an alternative assessment.
Baseline Data 75% of the students in grades 9 through 12 scored a level 2 or above on the Results 80% of all standard diploma students in grades 9 through 12 scored level 2 or
writing portion of the FCAT test or alternative assessment. above on the writing portion of the FCAT or an equivalent score on an
Objective Three By June 2003, there will be a 18% decrease in behavior calls for students in grades K through 8 who are on levels Achieving and above, that result in students having to
leave the room.
Baseline Data There was a 50% decrease in behavior calls for students in grades K through 8 Results There was a 50% ecrease in behavior caslls for students in grades K through 8
who were levels training and above. who were on levels Achieving 1 and above.
Objective Four By June 2003, 57% of students in grades 4 and 5 not identified as truant and on campus will score level 2 or above on the reading portion of the FCAT or an average of a
4th grade equivalency on an alternative assessment.
Baseline Data 57% of the students in grades 4 and 5 scored a level 2 or above on the reading Results 57% of students in grades 4 and 5 scored level 2 or above on the reading portion
portion of the FCAT or alternative assessment. of the FCAT or an average of 4th grade equivalency on an alternative
Objective Five By June 2003, 60% of all students in grades 7 and 8 not identified as truant and on campus will score level 2 or above on the writing portion of the FCAT or an equivalent
score on an alternative assessment.
Baseline Data 58% of the students in grades 7 and 8 scored a level 2 or above on the writing Results 74% of students in grades 7 and 8 scored level 2 or above on the writing ortion
portion of the FCAT or alternative assessment. of the FCAT or an equivalent score on an alternative assessment.
Objective Six By June 2003, 58% of all regular diploma students in grades 9 through 12 enrolled at the Elaine Gordon Treatment Center will score a 2 or above on the reading portion of
the FCAT or an 8th grade equivalent on an alternative assessment.
Baseline Data 40% of the students in grades 9 through 12 scored a leve 2 or above on the Results 50% of regular diploma students in grades 9 through 12 enrolled at Elaine
reading portion of the FCAT or alternative assessment. Gordon Treatment Center scored level 2 or above on the reading portion of the
Objective Seven

Baseline Data Results

Objective Eight

Baseline Data Results

Part V: School Improvement Plan Appendices

Indicate the status of each of the following supplements to the School Improvement Plan.
Safety/Security Supplement: Reviewed & Updated Technology Supplement: Reviewed & Updated
Discipline Supplement: Reviewed & Updated Partnership Supplement: Reviewed & Updated
Continued/Discontinued Waivers: Reviewed & Updated N/A Title I: Requirements Incorporated FCAT Local Statistics Report Attached N/A
Hard copies of all supplements are on file at school site Yes - on file

Updated 9/24/2003 RESULTS