Rationale: 

• Empathy and inclusion are fundamental to creating a positive and respectful learning environment for all students at Cedar Hill Elementary.
• A culturally responsive curriculum supports students in making meaningful connections to their learning experiences.

1. Will continue to Incorporate empathy-building activities and discussions into the curriculum.
2. Provide professional development for staff on cultural competence, diversity, and inclusion.
3. Provide scaffolded SEL lessons for grades K-5 using the "Character Strong" Program, to help our students reach their full potential and thrive with evidence-based social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons. 
4. Encourage teachers to adapt their instructional methods to better accommodate the cultural backgrounds of their students.
5. Will expand our multicultural literatures in our classroom libraries that reflect diversity. 

Growth Measures:

1.       Increased instances of empathy and inclusive behavior observed among students.

2.       Improved student engagement and performance, particularly among marginalized groups.

3.       Enhanced cultural awareness and sensitivity among teachers and students.

4.       Improve student response on the annual Student ESS survey in the following questions:

1.       “This School respects student differences” from 67% to 70%, Almost Always True positive rate.

2.       “I enjoy coming to school” from 31% to 36%, Almost Always True positive rate.

5.       Improve parent response on the annual Family ESS survey in the following questions:

1.       “This school has a welcoming environment that embraces the diversity of race, religion, gender, and sexual orientations” from 65% to 68%, Almost Always True positive rate.

6.       Improve staff response on the annual Staff ESS survey in the following questions:

1. 1. “We are provided training to meet the needs of a diverse student population in our school.” From 33% to 47%, Almost Always True positive rate.

Rationale: 

• Implementing a comprehensive framework to fully operationalize a multi-tiered system of supports designed to address academic and non-academic student needs and remove barriers to success.
• Data is essential for informed decision-making and the success of MTSS in addressing student needs.
• Strong foundational instruction benefits all students and reduces the need for additional support.

1. Train staff in data collection methods and tools. (Universal Screeners)
2. Establish regular data review meetings to identify trends and areas for improvement.
3. Provide professional development for teachers in evidence-based instructional practices.
4. Develop and implement a differentiated curriculum to meet diverse student needs.
5. Will continue the  RTI Team monthly meetings to discuss students with Tier 2 and Tier 3 educational needs.
6. Will offer Extended Learning Time (ELT) in the first and second semester to support students academically in Math and English Language Arts.

Growth Measures:

1. Increased number of students identified for interventions.
2. Reduced response time to address student needs.
3. Decrease in referrals for Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
4. Achieve a 95% participation rate in both the iReady and ESS Well-being Screeners.
5. Increase in student achievement scores on standardized assessments.
   1. Show an improvement on the Georgia Milestones Assessment (GMAS) by increasing from 58% to 63% of the number of students reading on grade level or above in grades  3-5.
   2. Show an improvement in the number of students scoring in the “Beginning” level on the Milestones ELA section from 38% to 33%.

Rationale: 

• Every student should feel safe, valued, and empowered to learn, regardless of their background.
• Equitable access to advanced opportunities is essential for preparing students for success in the future.

1. Provide diversity and inclusion training for all staff members.
2. Continue to offer advanced content reading and math classes to identified students in grades 2-5
3. Expand extracurricular offerings and make them accessible to all students.
   1. STEM, Book, Art, and Gardening Clubs
4. Offer additional academic support and tutoring to help underrepresented students succeed in advanced courses.
5. Continue to offer K-5 Computer Science and add a K-5 STEM course through specials.
6. Create a peer leadership team consisting of 3 branches: Safety Patrol, Ambassadors, and Social Media.  Through these branches students are able to interact with others on all grade levels and prove to be role models of our school.  Our goal is to build community through leadership opportunity.
7. Provide teachers with two-way voice translators to support ELL students and create an environment that encourages all students to actively participate in classroom learning.

Growth Measures:

1. Cedar Hill ES will improve the number of students in advanced content classes from 11% to 13%.
2. Cedar Hill ES will increase Kindergarten Readiness by increasing enrollment in our Play2Learn program and through Family Engagement Outreach. We will also add a Little Learners’ Academy class offered one a month.
3. Improve student response on the annual Student ESS survey in the following questions:
   1. “My teacher(s) find other ways for me to learn things I find difficult” from 55% to 58%, Almost Always True positive rate.
4. Improve family response on the annual Family ESS survey in the following questions:
   1. “Teachers accommodate my student’s individual needs by adjusting instruction” from 51% to 55%, Almost Always True positive rate.

Rationale: 

• At Cedar Hill, an ongoing teacher evaluation is essential for maintaining high standards of instruction and promoting professional growth.
• Effective professional development is essential for enhancing teacher effectiveness and student outcomes.
• Collaborative Learning Teams (CLTs), classroom walkthroughs, and administrator feedback together promote the sharing of best practices, professional growth, and a focus on student learning.

1. Adhere to the district's established teacher evaluation framework and processes.
2. Regularly collect and analyze evaluation data to identify areas for improvement and professional development needs.
3. Conduct regular classroom walkthroughs led by administrators to observe and provide constructive feedback to teachers.
4. Analyze evaluation data to identify areas where teachers may benefit from additional training.
5. Provide targeted professional development opportunities aligned with evaluation findings.
6. Enhance our processes of Collaborative Learning Team meetings to include adapting to our new EL and Math Curriculum.
7. Schedule quarterly classroom walkthroughs where new teachers observe and receive feedback from their colleagues.
8. Continue to offer quarterly release time to analyze student data and lesson plans. 

Growth Measures:

1. Enhanced teacher performance and instructional quality.
2. Increased teacher effectiveness and classroom impact.
3. Higher student achievement and engagement.
4. Improve student response on the annual Student ESS survey in the following questions:
   1. “My teacher(s) provide lessons and activities that challenge me to learn.” From 55% to 58%, Almost Always True positive rate.
5. Improve staff response on the annual Staff ESS survey in the following questions:
   1. “Our teachers engage in professional development activities to learn and apply skills and strategies” from 42% to 47%, Almost Always True positive rate.
6. Cedar Hill ES will improve on the Georgia Milestones Assessment (GMAS) in ELA for grades 3-5 from 30% to 35% in the proficient or above levels.
7. Cedar Hill ES will improve on the Georgia Milestones Assessment (GMAS) in Math for grades 3-5 from 35% to 40% in the proficient or above levels.

Rationale: 

• Early exposure to career options can inspire students, broaden their horizons, and help them set educational and career goals.
• A strong foundation in these skills is crucial for success in any future endeavor, whether academic or professional.

1. Integrate age-appropriate career-related activities and discussions into the curriculum.
2. Provide hands-on experiences related to different professions to encourage students to explore their interests and talents.
3. Collaborate with the school counseling department to organize career days or events where professionals from diverse fields visit the school to share insights about their careers.
4. Encourage students to embrace challenges and view mistakes as opportunities for personal growth.
5. Offer enrichment activities and extracurricular opportunities that foster a love for learning beyond the classroom.

Growth Measures:

1. Increased awareness of various career possibilities among elementary students.
2. Student participation in goal-setting and discussions related to their future aspirations.
3. Improved student proficiency in foundational skills, as assessed through classroom activities and teacher feedback.
4. Improve family response on the annual Family ESS survey in the following questions:
   1. “This school is doing a good job of preparing my student for a successful future” from 52% to 55%, Almost Always True positive rate.
5. Improve staff response on the annual Staff ESS survey in the following questions:
   1. “We reflect upon our instructional practices to inform our conversations about improvement,” from 40% to 43%, Almost Always True positive rate.

Collaborative relationships between parents and the school positively impact student outcomes and create a supportive learning environment.

• Equipping parents with knowledge and resources empowers them to be active partners in their child's education.

1.       Host regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and set academic goals.

2.       Organize workshops and informational sessions on topics such as homework support, literacy, and navigating the education system.

3.       Create a welcoming and inclusive school environment that encourages parents to actively participate in school activities and decision-making.

4.       Offer workshops and training sessions on literacy development, math support, and strategies for reinforcing classroom learning at home.

5.       Share information about community resources, including tutoring programs and local libraries, to further support parents and students.

6.       Create a user-friendly online portal or resource center with educational materials and tools for parents.

1. Increased attendance and participation in parent-teacher conferences and school events.
2. Enhanced parent understanding of academic expectations and available resources.
3. Improved communication between parents and teachers.
4. Increased parent participation in workshops and utilization of educational resources.
5. Improve family response on the annual Family ESS survey in the following questions:
   1. “I am informed about progress toward the improvement goals of the school” from 42% to 47%, Almost Always True positive rate.
6. Improve family response on the annual Family ESS survey in the following questions:
   1. “This School is doing a good job of preparing my student for a successful future” from 52% to 55%, Almost Always True positive rate.