McKendree Elementary 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. We will reduce variability by meeting in CLTs twice a week to practice modeling lessons and determine differentiated tasks based on data collected from student work.

2. Student learning will be individualized based on data through small group instruction as measured using student work samples and microphase data.

3. Teachers will use walk-through checklists to ensure fidelity with expected Tier 1 Instructional look-fors as measured by admin data.

4. To reduce variability, teachers will create formative assessments and progress monitoring tasks in CLTs based on BOY/EOY iReady data. 

5. Teachers will use the ECOMM resources to increase vocabulary and background knowledge across content areas as measured using iReady vocabulary data.

6. New teachers will participate in the mentoring program, The Nest, to support effective classroom strategies.

7. Administrators and coaches will engage in walk-throughs with specific look-fors, including but not limited to instructional strategies, differentiation, and the use of assessments to inform instruction. These look-for will be communicated with teachers, and immediate feedback will be provided.

8. Weekly meetings with coaches and the administrative team will take place to review data, discuss teacher needs, and address any concerns.

Georgia Milestone Assessment- Percent of students reading on grade level:

3rd grade

Baseline: 67%

Goal: 75%

4th grade

Baseline: 50%

Goal: 75%

5th grade

Baseline: 62%

Goal: 75%

Georgia Milestone Percentage of Scores in the Proficient and Distinguished Range:

3rd grade 

Language Arts-

Baseline- 33%

Goal- 50%

Math-

Baseline- 42%

Goal- 50%

4th grade

Language Arts-

Baseline: 35%

Goal: 50%

Math-

Baseline: 35%

Goal: 50%

5th grade

Language Arts-

Baseline- 38%

Goal- 50%

Math-

Baseline- 36%

Goal- 50%

Science-

Baseline- 44%

Goal- 60%

Georgia Milestone Performance Index (Percent of students in Developing, Proficient, and Distinguished Range):

3rd grade 

Language Arts-

Baseline- 61%

Goal- 90%

Math-

Baseline- 83%

Goal- 95%

4th grade

Language Arts-

Baseline: 61%

Goal: 90%

Math-

Baseline: 77%

Goal: 95%

5th grade

Language Arts-

Baseline- 63%

Goal- 90%

Math-

Baseline- 65%

Goal- 90%

Science-

Baseline- 62%

Goal- 90%

IReady Growth Data:

MidYear

End of Year

McKendree Elementary recognizes the importance of implementing a variety of instructional methods, educational services, and school resources to support students in accelerating and remediating learning. Opportunities will be available for all students to engage in high-quality coursework that fosters rigorous learning experiences. These opportunities will include access to classes, including but not limited to STEM, Computer Science, Visual and Performing Arts. 

1. We will develop and build teacher capacity to identify traits of gifted learners. 

2. We will provide teachers the opportunity to practice their teaching skills during Collaborative Learning Time. 

3. We will provide various workshop opportunities for teachers and students both inside and outside of the school during different times of the day to increase attendance at workshops. 

4. Student clubs will be offered before, during, and after school for students based on students' individual interests and talents.

5. Gifted and EIP teachers will meet and work together at least once quarterly to share instructional strategies and activities to better meet the needs of their students

6. Time will be specifically dedicated to different academic activities during/ after school for students to show their talents and interests (science fairs, talent shows, art shows, sports game night)

EES Survey Student:

Belonging and Identity

Baseline- 48%

Goal- 58%

High Standards and Expectations

Baseline- 64%

Goal- 74%

Relationship Skills

Baseline- 57%

Goal- 67%

Responsible Decision Making

Baseline- 43%

Goal- 53%

Percent of Students in the Gifted and Talented program-

Baseline: 11%

Goal: 18%

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

1.  We will engage in Community Outreach throughout the school year by partnering with local businesses and organizations.

2. We will host Parent Workshops at school on varied academic topics. 
3. We will provide English classes for parents twice weekly.
4. We will hold community engagement events at various times of the day to increase access for parents.
5. We will hold bi-monthly Attendance Team meetings to discuss student absenteeism.
6. Bi-monthly school-wide newsletters (Community Connection) will be sent to parents.
7. Teachers will send bi-monthly grade-level newsletters via Parent Square.
8. Play 2 Learn will be offered twice a week for parents with children aged birth to five. 

Decrease in chronic student absenteeism-

Baseline: 16%

Goal: 10%

Family Participation Rate of EES Survey

Baseline: 40%

Goal: 45%

EES Survey Themes- Family

Clear and Shared Focus:

Baseline- 85%

Goal- 90%

Communication:

Baseline- 90%

Goal- 95%

Effective Leadership:

Baseline- 90%

Goal- 95%

High Standards and Expectations:

Baseline- 88%

Goal: 93%

Parent and Community Involvement:

Baseline- 88%

Goal: 93%

Supportive Learning Environment:

Baseline- 90%

Goal- 95%