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Accountability and flexibility are hallmarks of Gwinnett County Public Schools' success. Key to that success is ensuring that each school community understands the progress being made by its schools, as well as what plans will drive improvement. Each school creates a collaborative Local School Plan for Improvement (LSPI) to increase student achievement results, with targeted goals based on the four strategic priorities within the district’s Blueprint for the Future: Empathy, Equity, Effectiveness, and Excellence. All schools across the district will focus on goals 2A- Multi-tiered Systems of Support and 2B- Opportunity and Access. Additionally, schools are required to select one goal from each of the other strategic priorities. LSPI goals are dynamic, like our schools, and are updated to reflect changes that occur in schools. Multiple data points are used to determine areas needing improvement and to identify specific, measurable, annual objectives. Schools then determine how to use research-based strategies to achieve these goals, using flexibility as needed. The LSPI development process involves teachers, parents, students, and community members, so the entire school community has the opportunity to be involved in conversations about school improvement.

 

2023 - 2024 Local School Plan for Improvement (LSPI)


School: BEAVER RIDGE ELEMENTARY           Principal: Martina Luna-Liranzo

District Strategic Priorities/Goals Rationale Action Steps
(Implementation Design)
How will you measure growth?
Growth Factors (Baseline & Targets)
Empathy 1.B - Staff and Student Well Being

Beaver Ridge ES will support students and staff with meeting a sense of belonging and psychological safety. Increasing the percentage of positive responses on the EES Survey will reduce discipline and risk-taking behaviors, decrease emotional distress, foster greater connection and commitment to school, and self-enhanced efficacy.  

 

Beaver Ridge ES will continue to promote a school environment that is respectful, collaborative, and growth-oriented by establishing the following action steps:

  1. Support and respond to student emotional and behavioral needs in the school environment through SEL and PBIS.
  2. Provide SEL professional learning opportunities to staff.
  3. Celebrate staff and students through recognition activity events.
  4. Incorporate Morning Meetings in our Daily Schedule.
  5. Continue to offer a selection of student clubs and activities that encourage a sense of belonging.
Beaver Ridge ES will use data obtained from the Educational Effectiveness Survey fall and spring administration. 

Description

SY 2023 Baseline Data

(% average of all questions)

SY 2024 Target

(% average of all questions)

Percentage of students indicating positive response Social Supports Questions. 59% 64%
Percentage of teachers indicating positive response Social Support Questions. 82% 87%
Equity 2.A - Multi-tiered System of Supports

The Reading academic data from the SY22-23 iReady Diagnostic tool identified the median percent progress towards Typical Growth for our school as 88%.  Students performing three or more grade levels below decreased from 39% to 26%.  

The Math academic data from the SY22-23 iReady Diagnostic tool identified the median percent progress towards Typical Growth for our school as 96%.  Students performing three or more grade levels below decreased from 39% to 21%.  

Beaver Ridge ES will continue to work towards decreasing the number of students performing three or more grade levels below in Reading and Math, while increasing the number of students in Tier I.

  1. Implement a clear monitoring plan to include the GTES tool- Classroom Walkthrough form for the administrative team that connects the AKS, planning, and assessment of student learning in the classroom.
  2. Teachers will attend Collaborative Learning Team meetings twice a week to share lessons, analyze common assessments, review student work, and set goals for improved alignment with colleagues, coaches, and support staff using eComm resources.

  3. Student data will be used to drive instruction and provide appropriate interventions and enrichment.
    1. Formative and Summative assessments will be analyzed with teachers sharing lesson ideas to provide targeted support through small group instruction.  
    2. Setting class and student achievement goals.
  4. Release time will be provided to Collaborative Learning Teams for data analysis and instructional planning.
  5. Students having difficulty mastering Reading/Math AKS will be invited to attend Extended Learning Time Programs in the Fall/Spring.

 

Beaver Ridge ES will use data obtained from the iReady Diagnostic the Fall, Winter, and Spring administrations. 

Description

Grade Subject

SY 2024 Fall Actual

SY 2024

Winter

Actual

SY 2024

Spring Actual

SY 2024 Target Goal

Increase the percent of students in Tier I iReady Reading and Mathematics Fall Diagnostic vs the Spring Diagnostic.

K Reading 4%     70%
Math 2%     45%
1 Reading 11%     70%
Math 2%     49%
2 Reading 11%     46%
Math 3%     41%
3 Reading 19%     38%
Math 7%     40%
4 Reading 17%     44%
Math 10%     31%
5 Reading 20%     33%
Math 16%     40%
Equity 2.B - Opportunity and Access

At Beaver Ridge ES, the student representation in Gifted & Talented programs is 5%. Increasing the percentage of students who qualify for the Gifted & Talented programs will increase future opportunities and pathways for high achieving students. 

  1. Increase learning experiences that develop the use of thinking strategies and processes for high achieving students in grades 3-5 with a Math and Literacy Enrichment pull-out model.
  2. Utilize Universal Screeners to identify potential gifted students.
  3. Increase the percentage of Gifted Certified teachers.
  4. Participate in one competitive event for gifted education students.
Beaver Ridge ES will use data obtained from the iReady Diagnostic Fall, Winter, and Spring administrations.

Description

 

Grade Subject

SY 2024

Fall Actual

SY 2024 Winter Actual

SY 2024

Spring

Actual

 

 

Increase the percentage of students in the Mid or Above Grade Level placement on the iReady Diagnostic


 

3 Reading 6%    
Math 1%    
4
Reading 7%    
Math 4%    
5
Reading 4%    
Math 4%    

 

Beaver Ridge ES will use data obtained from the FTE Gifted Education reported count.

Increase the percentage of gifted identified students. SY 2023 Baseline SY 2024 Target
5% 7%

 

Effectiveness 3.A - Results-Based Evaluation System

The Needs Assessment Root Cause Analysis activity determined there is a need for instructional accountability systems that support high levels of student learning and work towards continuous improvement.   Therefore, Beaver Ridge ES will effectively leverage data-driven tools to provide cycles of feedback that help to ensure high-quality instruction for all students. 

  1. Implement an Instructional Framework that details a common vision, provides consistent expectations, and promotes a collaborative learning environment.
  2. Report and analyze assessment data so that the improvements needed are clear to all stakeholders.
  3. Use meaningful data for both teachers and students to track progress toward learning goals.
  4. Schedule weekly Learning Walks to monitor teaching and learning and provide feedback using the LSPI Instructional Observation Instrument.
  5. New teachers (1-2 years’ experience) will participate in the New Teacher Mentoring program.
  6. Instructional coaches, Instruct Technology & Innovation Coach, and Lead Mentor will conduct coaching cycles and provide opportunities for peer observations/feedback. 
  7. Instructional Leadership Team will focus on student achievement. 
Beaver Ridge ES will use data obtained from the quarterly District Assessments administrations.
Interim Assessments 1 2 3 4 5
Q1 Q3 Q1 Q3 Q1 Q3 Q1 Q3 Q1 Q3
Reading                     
Math                    
Science                    
Social Studies                    
 
Summative Assessments 1 2 3 4 5
Q2 Q4 Q2 Q4 Q2 Q4 Q2 Q4 Q2 Q4
Reading                    
Math                    
Science                    
Social Studies                    

 

Beaver Ridge ES will increase the percent of Proficient/Distinguished EOG performance by a minimum of 10%ile points.
GMAS 2024
PD%
Reading Math
2023 Target 2024 2023 Target 2024
3rd Grade 20.4% 25%   27% 30%  
4th Grade 22.4 25%   32.9% 36%  
5th Grade 18.9% 25%   18.9% 25%  

 

 

Excellence 4.C - World-Class Communication and Engagement

The Educational Effectiveness Survey data states that 69% of our parents (who took the survey) feel that the school "Almost Always" communicates effectively with my family.  Beaver Ridge ES strives to enhance communication practices to engage and keep informed all of our families.

  1. Implement clear, consistent , and multi-lingual communication from school to home in via Smore Newsletters; Parent Square; marquee; parent calls; and flyers.
  2. Increase Curriculum Night from one event to quarterly Title I Curriculum Nights.
  3. Increase PTA events and memberships.
  4. Expand Local School Council Meetings to more participants.
  5. Increase parent participation in Title I events.
Beaver Ridge ES will use data obtained from the Parent Educational Effectiveness Survey.
  SY 2022

SY 2023

Baseline

SY 2024

Target

Question: This school communicates effectively with my family. 65% 69% 75%
Family Engagement/Building Parent Capacity -

We will build our parents' capacity to support their children's academic achievement by implementing the activities identified in The Plan/The Promise.

  1. Provide English and/or Technology classes for parent who desire to learn the English language.
  2. Provide Technology classes for parent who desire to learn how to use technology tools to support learning at home.
  3. Schedule community engagement events.
  4. Provide materials and training to help parents to work with their children to improve their children's achievement.
  5. Continue to implement the Play2Learn program for children from birth to age 5.
Beaver Ridge ES will use data obtained from the Parent Educational Effectiveness Survey.
 

SY 2023 

Baseline

SY 2024

Target

I am encouraged to collaborate with my student's teachers about my student's learning 63% 69%
I am informed about progress toward the improvement goals of this school 65% 71%
I feel welcome at this school 70% 77%