We will reduce variability and increase the fidelity of High-Quality Tier 1 instruction implementation for all students including AKS aligned instruction, ongoing formative assessment, targeted small groups, and progress monitoring.

1. Teachers at Twin Rivers will participate in weekly CLTs where the "20 Mile March," the "Big 7,", instructional calendars, Quality-Plus Teaching strategies, formative assessment, responsive instruction, and data guide the teams' discussions and decision making. CLTs will include modeling teaching strategies and evaluating student work.
2. Teachers will review GCPS procedure to ensure practices align and allow for clear communication with all stakeholders.
3. We will host two Professional Development Conferences where teachers will participate in professional development on topics such as the "Big 7,"strategies to build a positive classroom culture,  and strategies for supporting multi-lingual learners.
4. We will continue to implement the MTSS process and use the MTSS Air Rubric to guide us as we work to support each and every student.
5. New teachers, including those in their 1st or 2nd years of teaching, will participate in our New Teacher Academy which will provide ongoing professional development on highly effective teaching strategies.

% of Milestone Tests in Proficient or Distinguished Category

Language Arts

Baseline: 63%       Target: 65%

Mathematics

Baseline: 60%         Target: 62%

Science

Baseline: 44%        Target: 53%

Social Studies

Baseline: 63%         Target: 65%

% Reading on Grade Level Based on Milestones

6th Grade

Baseline: 76%       Target: 79%

7th Grade

Baseline: 86%      Target: 89%

8th Grade

Baseline 86%       Target: 89%

We believe all students should engage in and have access to high quality rigorous curriculum with the resources and opportunities needed to succeed.

1. We will continue to develop our PBIS program.
2. We will start a faculty-student mentor program.
3. We will employ the use of staff resources such as counselors, PBIS Coach, and behavior coach, as well as provide professional development, to meet the needs of all student groups. 
4. We will use iReady and student developed portfolios to increase access by identifying more students as gifted and talented who have not been historically identified.
5. We will increase the number of Gifted, EL, and Instructional Coaching endorsed teachers.
6. We will work with the MLL office to support staff as we implement the WIDA standards.
7. We will participate in professional development centered on cultural proficiency.

Reduce the Percent of Students with ISS Incidents

Baseline: 12.4% (ISS) Target: 11% (ISS)

Reduce the Percent of Students with OSS Incidents

Baseline 8.5 % (OSS) Target: 7% (OSS)

Increase % of Students Identified as Gifted

Baseline: 23%            Target: 25%

EL Progress Towards Language Proficiency

Baseline: 66.7%                   Target: 75%

iReady 1st Semester Growth % Meeting Typical Growth Target

ELA Baseline: 50%           Target: 55%

Math Baseline: 49%         Target: 55% 

iReady 1st Semester Growth % Meeting Stretch Growth

ELA Baseline: 31%          Target: 35%

Math Baseline: 31%         Target: 35%

Twin Rivers will be preferred choice for students and families for an excellent educational experience and the school of choice for our staff.

We will cultivate school quality, climate and culture that is student-centered and committed to the success of each and every child.

We will promote a well-rounded education that includes a wide variety of academic, arts and athletic programs.

We value our staff by elevating their voices in decision-making, recognizing their work, and celebrating their success.

1. We will exceed expected performance on District Assessments.
2. We will offer connections classes that prepare students for CTE pathways and/or result in students earning Carnegie Credits including Biology, Spanish 1, Examining Teaching as a Profession, and Business and Marketing.
3. We will host a STEM night to promote participation in the Science, Engineering and Innovation Fair.
4. We will increase opportunities for students to connect to their school by providing time during the school day for students to participate in clubs.
5. We will host an International Night to celebrate the rich cultures of our students and families.
6. We will increase sports offerings from 3 to 8 teams and add an additional Robotics team.
7. We will build on upon existing programs such as Peer Leading, Students Ambassadors, and Principal's Student Advisory Council to elevate student voice.
8. We will utilize a shared leadership approach to decision making by continuing to embrace teacher voice through Principal's Advisory Council, Curriculum Council, and gather feedback through Culture Check-Ins open to all employees.
9. We will regularly recognize staff and student work and celebrate success.
10. We will encourage teacher leadership by enrolling the maximum number of teachers in Gwinnett's Teachers as Leaders program and by starting a leadership cohort for teacher leaders focused on learning and leading at Twin Rivers.

Data from EES Survey

Student Belonging - Baseline 76%

Student Wellbeing - Baseline 64%

Student Satisfaction - Baseline 53%

Staff Support - Baseline 79%

Staff Cultural Proficiency - Baseline 76%

Target for all indicators above - Maintain 90th percentile

Family Participation Rate - Baseline 9%  Target 18%