In order for students and staff members to be fully engaged in the school community, they need to feel a sense of belonging.  Therefore, Nesbit Elementary School will provide opportunities to elevate student and staff members voice, ownership, and agency in the design of their school and work place experience and be responsive to their needs. 

1. Continue implementation of school-wide Joyful Learning aligned with SEL strategies and support in Pre-Kindergarten through Fifth grade.
2. Use an advanced planner with inclusive holidays to raise awareness and increase a sense of belonging.
3. Develop student council team with fourth and fifth grade students that will meet with school leaders quarterly. 
4. SEL support for staff and students through implementation of our revamped PBIS program. 

Growth will be measured by EES survey data from staff and students. 

Increase in the percentage of students and staff indicating positive responses on the Educational Effectiveness Survey in fall and spring on the following questions:

Students -

1. I enjoy coming to school. (Baseline 41.3%, Target Goal 45%)
2. Most students are respectful of others at this school. (Baseline 34.4%, Target Goal 38%)
3. I feel safe at this school. (Baseline 53%, Target Goal 55%)

Staff - 

1. When there is a problem in my school, we talk about how to solve it. (Baseline 66.7%, Target Goal 68%)
2. Staff share a high sense of urgency around the need to improve as a professional. (Baseline 71.5%, Target Goal 73.5%)
3. I receive training on instruction to support social emotional learning of my students. (Baseline 71.7%, Target Goal 74%)

Nesbit Elementary School will reduce variability and increase the fidelity of high-quality tier 1 instruction implementation for all students, including targeted small groups, grade level curriculum, ongoing formative assessments, and progress monitoring.

1. Provide a schoolwide 45 minute intervention block (Mustang Learning Time) that provides students with data driven instructional support using multiple intervention resources for Reading, Writing, and Math for K-5. In addition, Science intervention for 5th grade. 

2. Build the capacity of all teachers to support and fully integrate academic press and supportive community structures and processes by:

• Administer i-Ready universal screener to examine the academic needs of each and every student three times per year. 

• Teach the academic, knowledge, and skills and respond to student needs using high yielding instructional strategies, small group instruction, formative assessments, district approved curriculum resources, and progress monitoring.

3. Data driven extended learning time (ELT) for students in Literacy and Math. 

4. Increase opportunities for small group, targeted instruction which supports the effective implementation of the MTSS process and/or provide additional interventions and supports to students.

5. Host Title 1 family nights/events - Literacy Night, STEM Night, Multilingual Learner/Special Education Family Night, & Parent Testing Meetings.

i-Ready Screeners given three times per school year. The number of Kindergarten through 5th students making Typical and Stretch Growth during the 2024- 2025 school year. 

i-Ready 1st Sem. Growth: % Meeting Typical Target -

Reading Baseline - 44.3%, Target - 46.3%

Math Baseline - 47.8%, Target - 49.8%

i-Ready 1st Sem. Growth: % Meeting Stretch Target

Reading Baseline - 23.5%, Target - 25%

Math Baseline - 27.5%, Target - 29.5%

ACCESS - Percentage of Multilingual Learners moving at least one performance band by the end of the 2024-25 school year.

Baseline 0%, Target 5%

ACCESS - Percentage of Multilingual Learners exiting ESOL services.

Baseline 8.3%, Target 9.5%

Nesbit Elementary will increase students' opportunities to learn and achieve by consistently implementing a high-quality Tier 1 curriculum that reflects grade level expectations, focusing on early literacy and science of reading. 

1. Improve Multilingual Learners resources and supports to accelerate language acquisition through Unlocking Multilingual Learners Potential book through school-wide ongoing professional development. In addition, classroom observations to monitor use of MLL strategies in the classroom. 
2. Implementation and evaluation of co-teaching for MLL and Special Education teachers. 
3. Implementation of Instructional Conversations in Math.
4. Provide training for team on Marcus Crisis Prevention Program (MCPP).
5. Provide training to teachers on Gifted processes in order to increase the number of students identified as gifted. 
6. Professional learning opportunities that promote future ready best practices in teaching and learning to support high-quality tier 1 instruction such as: Podcast Stations, Interactive Floor, and Interactive Wall.

i-Ready Screeners given three times per school year. The number of Kindergarten through 5th students making Typical and Stretch Growth during the 2024- 2025 school year. 

i-Ready 1st Sem. Growth: % Meeting Typical Target -

Reading Baseline - 44.3%, Target - 46.3%

Math Baseline - 47.8%, Target - 49.8%

i-Ready 1st Sem. Growth: % Meeting Stretch Target

Reading Baseline - 23.5%, Target - 25%

Math Baseline - 27.5%, Target - 29.5%

ACCESS - Percentage of Multilingual Learners moving at least one performance band by the end of the 2024-25 school year.

Baseline 0%, Target 5%

ACCESS - Percentage of Multilingual Learners exiting ESOL services.

Baseline 8.3%, Target 9.5%

Nesbit Elementary will redesign Results-Based Evaluation System (RBES) by redefining the inputs, behaviors, and outcomes that determine the standards for student success.

1. Participate in the Meadowcreek Cluster initiative and implement Instructional Conversations K through 5.
2. Conduct weekly instructional focus (IF) rounds during Literacy and Math blocks. 
3. Conduct bi-weekly kid/data chats to support MTSS processes. 
4. Provide  Instructional and Behavioral Coaching for teachers.
5. Instructional Conversations training for paraprofessionals.
6. Use CLT and Walkthrough protocols to provide actionable feedback to teachers. 

i-Ready Screeners given three times per school year.

i-Ready Screeners given three times per school year. The number of Kindergarten through 5th students making Typical and Stretch Growth during the 2024- 2025 school year. 

i-Ready 1st Sem. Growth: % Meeting Typical Target -

Reading Baseline - 44.3%, Target - 46.3%

Math Baseline - 47.8%, Target - 49.8%

i-Ready 1st Sem. Growth: % Meeting Stretch Target

Reading Baseline - 23.5%, Target - 25%

Math Baseline - 27.5%, Target - 29.5%

ACCESS - Percentage of Multilingual Learners moving at least one performance band by the end of the 2024-25 school year.

Baseline 0%, Target 5%

ACCESS - Percentage of Multilingual Learners exiting ESOL services.

Baseline 8.3%, Target 9.5%

EES Staff Survey Data - maintain positive increase in staff perception of best instructional practices. 

Nesbit Elementary desires to be the first choice of students and families for excellent schools and the employer of choice for educators and staff to fulfill their careers.

1. Revamp new teacher/staff local school training by providing mentors and monthly professional development to support new teachers implementation of high-quality tier 1 instruction.
2. Conduct entry interviews with teachers to have retention conversations.
3. Monthly grade level and team meetings to provide just in time communication.
4. Weekly staff newsletter
5. Peer  Observations

EES Survey data 

Sustain the percentage of families responding positively to the following EES Families Survey:

1. My student is challenged with rigorous course of study at this school. (Baseline 70% , Target Goal 73%)
2. Parents and families have input into plans for improving the school. (Baseline 73% , Target Goal 75%)

Percentage of staff responding positively to the following EES Staff Survey questions:

1. Peer observation/coaching and feedback is a tool we use to improve instruction. (Baseline 76%, Target Goal 80%)
2. My colleagues welcome new ideas and change. (Baseline 70.7%, Target Goal 75%)

Percentage of students responding positively to the following EES Student Survey questions:

1. I enjoy coming to this school. (Baseline 41.3%, Target Goal 45%)
2. I feel proud of my school. (Baseline 61%, Target Goal 65%)

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

1. Family workshops for parents to target awareness for the following topics:
   1. Attendance
   2. Testing
   3. Parent English Classes
2. Title 1 family and staff events - Literacy, STEM, & MLL/Sped. Nights
3. Community Outreach led by our Parent Instructional Coordinator & Parent Liaison
4. Parent/Teacher conferences twice a year

EES Family Survey

Sustain the percentage of families responding positively to the following EES Families Survey:

1. My student is challenged with rigorous course of study at this school. (Baseline 70% , Target Goal 73%)
2. Parents and families have input into plans for improving the school. (Baseline 73% , Target Goal 75%)