2025 - 2026 Local School Plan for Improvement (LSPI)
School: WALNUT GROVE ELEMENTARY Principal: Jaime Fooks
2025 - 2026 Local School Plan for Improvement (LSPI)
School: WALNUT GROVE ELEMENTARY Principal: Jaime Fooks
District Strategic Priorities/Goals
Rationale
Action Steps (Implementation Design)
How will you measure growth? Growth Factors (Baseline & Targets)
Equity 2.A - Multi-tiered System of Supports
Walnut Grove Elementary will reduce variability and increase fidelity of high quality Tier 1 instruction implementation for all students, including grade level standards using district resources, targeted small groups, ongoing formative and summative assessments, and progress monitoring.
Walnut Grove Elementary will participate in weekly professional development sessions and collaborative learning teams focused on decreasing variability in teaching and learning to increase student achievement. In addition, teachers will participate in 1 full day planning per quarter to build pacing and alignment to provide more opportunities for peer observations and strategy modeling throughout the school year.
Teachers will have high quality expectations and provide quality and engaging instruction to each and every student.
Frequent monitoring of instruction will occur through walkthroughs and consistent feedback both formally and informally. This feedback will be provided to enhance and monitor Tier 1 instruction.
Walnut Grove will implement the GaMTSS process and utilize the GaMTSS Rubric and Team Fidelity Tool to analyze data and determine the next steps.
New teachers will participate in our mentor program to provide support for classroom instructional strategies.
Walnut Grove will continue to support teachers through the CLT and professional development process to include collaboration from all departments, including ML, Special Education, and Gifted to ensure high expectations for all students. ML learners, Special Education, and Gifted students will be supported through the Gifted content, collaborative, cluster and pull out models.
Percent of all students reading on or above grade level on GMAS:
3rd grade
Baseline - 75.8%
Target - 78.8%
4th grade
Baseline -74.2 %
Target - 74.3%
5th grade
Baseline -87.7 %
Target - 88%
Proficiency Rate (Proficient and Distinguished)
3rd Grade ELA
Baseline - 59.8%
Target - 61.8%
3rd Grade Math
Baseline - 56.1%
Target - 60.4%
4th Grade ELA
Baseline -51.7 %
Target - 51.8%
4th Grade Math
Baseline - 72.5%
Target - 72.6%
5th Grade ELA
Baseline -65.8 %
Target - 67.5%
5th Grade Math
Baseline - 63.2%
Target - 63.3%
5th Grade Science
Baseline - 65.8%
Target - 65.9%
Milestone Performance Index
Credit for percentage in Developing, Proficient, and Distinguished
ELA (Grades 3-5)
Baseline - 79.4%
Target - 83%
Math (Grades 3-5)
Baseline - 90.2%
Target - 91.3%
Science Grade 5
Baseline - 92.5%
Target - 92.5%
Equity 2.A - Multi-tiered System of Supports
Walnut Grove Elementary will reduce variability and increase fidelity of high quality Tier 1 instruction implementation for all students, including grade level standards using district resources, targeted small groups, ongoing formative and summative assessments, and progress monitoring.
Walnut Grove Elementary will participate in weekly professional development sessions and collaborative learning teams focused on decreasing variability in teaching and learning to increase student achievement. In addition, teachers will participate in 1 full day planning per quarter to build pacing and alignment to provide more opportunities for peer observations and strategy modeling throughout the school year.
Teachers will have high quality expectations and provide quality and engaging instruction to each and every student.
Frequent monitoring of instruction will occur through walkthroughs and consistent feedback both formally and informally. This feedback will be provided to enhance and monitor Tier 1 instruction.
Walnut Grove will implement the GaMTSS process and utilize the GaMTSS Rubric and Team Fidelity Tool to analyze data and determine the next steps.
New teachers will participate in our mentor program to provide support for classroom instructional strategies.
Walnut Grove will continue to support teachers through the CLT and professional development process to include collaboration from all departments, including ML, Special Education, and Gifted to ensure high expectations for all students. ML learners, Special Education, and Gifted students will be supported through the Gifted content, collaborative, cluster and pull out models.
Percent of all students reading on or above grade level on GMAS:
3rd grade
Baseline - 75.8%
Target - 78.8%
4th grade
Baseline -74.2 %
Target - 74.3%
5th grade
Baseline -87.7 %
Target - 88%
Proficiency Rate (Proficient and Distinguished)
3rd Grade ELA
Baseline - 59.8%
Target - 61.8%
3rd Grade Math
Baseline - 56.1%
Target - 60.4%
4th Grade ELA
Baseline -51.7 %
Target - 51.8%
4th Grade Math
Baseline - 72.5%
Target - 72.6%
5th Grade ELA
Baseline -65.8 %
Target - 67.5%
5th Grade Math
Baseline - 63.2%
Target - 63.3%
5th Grade Science
Baseline - 65.8%
Target - 65.9%
Milestone Performance Index
Credit for percentage in Developing, Proficient, and Distinguished
ELA (Grades 3-5)
Baseline - 79.4%
Target - 83%
Math (Grades 3-5)
Baseline - 90.2%
Target - 91.3%
Science Grade 5
Baseline - 92.5%
Target - 92.5%
Equity 2.B - Opportunity and Access
Walnut Grove will increase opportunities for students to receive the support needed to increase individual achievement and to be engaged in high quality rigorous and culturally relevant curriculum.
iReady screeners will be reviewed to identify students for additional services such as Tier 2, Tier 3, and enrichment.
Eagle Time will be used to meet the individual needs of all students. High quality and rigorous Tier 1, 2, and 3 instruction will be used as appropriate with students.
Computer Science and STEM will continue to be a regular Specials course offered to students in grades K-5
All Gifted students will be taught by Gifted certified teachers and 3 teachers will participate in the GCPS Gifted Endorsement Program.
Lego League and Robotics will continue to be offered as a club that provides opportunities for students to build critical thinking.
ML Learners will receive individualized instruction from the lead ML teacher daily during Eagle Time.
All students will receive small group instruction in their math block, reading block, and Eagle Time.
Teachers will continue to build self efficacy on using data to drive instruction, choosing high quality Tier 1 instructional strategies, and collaborating during weekly CLT's.
iReady 1st Semester Growth:
Percentage Meeting Typical Target:
ELA Typical Growth Grades 1-5
Baseline - 62.3%
Target - 55%
Math Typical Growth Grades 1-5
Baseline - 58.9%
Target - 55%
iReady 1st Semester Growth:
Percentage Meeting Stretch Target:
ELA Stretch Growth Grades 1-5
Baseline - 36.8%
Target - 35%
Math Stretch Growth Grades 1-5
Baseline - 29.6%
Target - 32.6%
Equity 2.B - Opportunity and Access
Walnut Grove will increase opportunities for students to receive the support needed to increase individual achievement and to be engaged in high quality rigorous and culturally relevant curriculum.
iReady screeners will be reviewed to identify students for additional services such as Tier 2, Tier 3, and enrichment.
Eagle Time will be used to meet the individual needs of all students. High quality and rigorous Tier 1, 2, and 3 instruction will be used as appropriate with students.
Computer Science and STEM will continue to be a regular Specials course offered to students in grades K-5
All Gifted students will be taught by Gifted certified teachers and 3 teachers will participate in the GCPS Gifted Endorsement Program.
Lego League and Robotics will continue to be offered as a club that provides opportunities for students to build critical thinking.
ML Learners will receive individualized instruction from the lead ML teacher daily during Eagle Time.
All students will receive small group instruction in their math block, reading block, and Eagle Time.
Teachers will continue to build self efficacy on using data to drive instruction, choosing high quality Tier 1 instructional strategies, and collaborating during weekly CLT's.
iReady 1st Semester Growth:
Percentage Meeting Typical Target:
ELA Typical Growth Grades 1-5
Baseline - 62.3%
Target - 55%
Math Typical Growth Grades 1-5
Baseline - 58.9%
Target - 55%
iReady 1st Semester Growth:
Percentage Meeting Stretch Target:
ELA Stretch Growth Grades 1-5
Baseline - 36.8%
Target - 35%
Math Stretch Growth Grades 1-5
Baseline - 29.6%
Target - 32.6%
Excellence 4.C - World-Class Communication and Engagement
At Walnut Grove, we strive to build relationships among our parents, teachers, and community members to maximize the student experience and strengthen communication.
Weekly digital newsletters will be sent- The Grove to parents and the Eagle Update to teachers.
We will continue to offer all communication in both English and Spanish to meet the communication needs of our multilingual families.
Teachers will continue to update Google Classroom and use Parent Square to allow for meaningful parent engagement.
Increased communication strategies:
Continue using Daily and Friday Folders.
Recognize positive student behavior via positive referrals, PBIS points, emails, and phone calls.
Continue to participate in PTA and school sponsored events.
Principal will hold one on one conversations each semester with staff.
Monthly staff and parent "Doughnuts and Coffee with the Principal" will be held.
International Family Night will be held in the spring to celebrate our diverse community.
Monthly "Doughnuts with Dudes" with PTA will be held to increase communication and create a safe place for the men in our students' lives.
Parents and staff will continue to be encouraged to become members of the PTA and serve on a committee.
Increase in staff positively responding to the following EES Survey Themes:
Staff Support
Baseline - 87.7%
Target - 87.8%
Increase of students positively responding to the following EES Survey Themes:
Student Belonging
Baseline - 70.7%
Target - 71%
Student Well-Being
Baseline -50.3%
Target - 50.4%
Student Satisfaction
Baseline - 50.5%
Target - 50.6%
Percent of parents responding positively to the following family satisfaction EES Survey Themes:
Family Satisfaction
Baseline - 69.3%
Target - 70%
Responsive Communication
Baseline - 68.5%
Target - 69%
Cultural Proficiency
Baseline - 59.8%
Target - 60%
Excellence 4.C - World-Class Communication and Engagement
At Walnut Grove, we strive to build relationships among our parents, teachers, and community members to maximize the student experience and strengthen communication.
Weekly digital newsletters will be sent- The Grove to parents and the Eagle Update to teachers.
We will continue to offer all communication in both English and Spanish to meet the communication needs of our multilingual families.
Teachers will continue to update Google Classroom and use Parent Square to allow for meaningful parent engagement.
Increased communication strategies:
Continue using Daily and Friday Folders.
Recognize positive student behavior via positive referrals, PBIS points, emails, and phone calls.
Continue to participate in PTA and school sponsored events.
Principal will hold one on one conversations each semester with staff.
Monthly staff and parent "Doughnuts and Coffee with the Principal" will be held.
International Family Night will be held in the spring to celebrate our diverse community.
Monthly "Doughnuts with Dudes" with PTA will be held to increase communication and create a safe place for the men in our students' lives.
Parents and staff will continue to be encouraged to become members of the PTA and serve on a committee.
Increase in staff positively responding to the following EES Survey Themes:
Staff Support
Baseline - 87.7%
Target - 87.8%
Increase of students positively responding to the following EES Survey Themes:
Student Belonging
Baseline - 70.7%
Target - 71%
Student Well-Being
Baseline -50.3%
Target - 50.4%
Student Satisfaction
Baseline - 50.5%
Target - 50.6%
Percent of parents responding positively to the following family satisfaction EES Survey Themes:
