High-quality Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3  instruction, screening, and intervention  for all students that includes targeted small groups, grade-level curriculum, ongoing formative assessments, and progress monitoring to address each and every student’s academic needs. 

The Lanier Cluster has a changing ML population. The number of ML students in the Lanier cluster increased from SY2018-19 to SY2024-25.

White Oak Elementary will continue to implement a Multi Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Universal screeners will be implemented at least 2 times per year. Data will be analyzed to determine  appropriate interventions based on students’ areas of needs in math and language arts. Students monitoring will occur through kid/data talks to make decisions regarding the effectiveness of the intervention. 

Student learning is supported during weekly collaborative learning team(CLT)  planning, where teachers: 

• Unpack new ELA AKS and adjust instructional frameworks as needed

• Unfold  district curriculum and instructional resources to meet individual student needs, with a focus on Structured Literacy and Numeracy Instruction.

• Create instructional frameworks that incorporate the AKS, quality plus teaching strategies, small group plans that are aligned with the GCPS instructional calendars. 

• Implement a balanced assessment system to gather multiple measures of students’  performance through formative, interim, and summative assessments.

• Analyze and disaggregate data to determine the next steps for planning and instruction, including reviewing iReady data at least twice a year to identify students for additional services including gifted screening. 

• Spend time unpacking GMAS assessment guides, then align student tasks to ensure ample opportunity for practice, resulting in student mastery on GMAS assessments.

Teachers will incorporate student goal setting and celebrations throughout the year.

Data talks will be conducted following the release of new data measures (iReady, DAs, 9 week ELA common assessments, GMAS).

The Lanier Cluster Vertical Team will engage in professional learning with the ML Programs Office 5 times throughout SY2025-2026. This PL will be designed to increase teachers’ capacity to support language acquisition and provide access to grade level content through scaffolding of materials, practices, and groupings and include training on Instructional Conversations. The Lanier Cluster Vertical Team will redeliver professional learning sessions at each cluster school.

Learning walks will be conducted in language arts and math.

The Lanier Cluster Vertical Team will create common learning walks forms designed to promote consistency and accountability for new learning across the cluster.

New teachers (year 1, 2, 3) and paraprofessionals will have opportunities to observe other teachers and settings across the school building for learning opportunities and best practices in order to support high quality Tier 1 instruction.

Georgia Milestones Language Arts Proficiency Rate (%Proficient/Distinguished)

3rd Grade

Baseline: 58.6

SY2026 Meets Target:  62

SY 2026 Exceeds Target: 66.7

4th Grade

Baseline: 60.5

SY2026 Meets Target: 61

SY 2026 Exceeds Target: 67

5th Grade

Baseline: 70.6

SY2026 Meets Target: 72

SY 2026 Exceeds Target: 73

Milestones Performance Index Language Arts (%Developing/Proficient/Distinguished)

Grades 3-5

Baseline: 86.7

SY2026 Meets Target: 90.2

SY 2026 Exceeds Target: 92.4

Georgia Milestones Reading on Grade Level 

3rd Grade

Baseline: 84.5

SY2026 Meets Target:  86

SY 2026 Exceeds Target: 90.2

4th Grade

Baseline: 77.2

SY2026 Meets Target: 78

SY 2026 Exceeds Target: 84.2

5th Grade

Baseline: 89

SY2026 Meets Target: 90

SY 2026 Exceeds Target: 91

Georgia Milestones Math Proficiency Rate (%Proficient/Distinguished)

3rd Grade

Baseline: 69.8

SY2026 Meets Target: 73

SY 2026 Exceeds Target: 76.9  

4th Grade

Baseline: 78.3

SY2026 Meets Target:  74.7

SY 2026 Exceeds Target: 76

5th Grade

Baseline: 70.6

SY2026 Meets Target: 71

SY 2026 Exceeds Target: 73

Milestones Performance Index Math (%Developing/Proficient/Distinguished)

Grades 3-5

Baseline: 98.7

SY2026 Meets Target: 99

SY 2026 Exceeds Target: 100

iReady 1st Semester Growth: Reading % Meeting Typical Target

Grades 1-5

Baseline: 63.3

SY2026 Meets Target: 63

SY 2026 Exceeds Target: 65

iReady 1st Semester Growth: Reading % Meeting Stretch Target

Grades 1-5

Baseline: 39.5

SY2026 Meets Target: 40

SY 2026 Exceeds Target: 41

iReady 1st Semester Growth: Math % Meeting Typical Target

Grades 1-5

Baseline: 62.1

SY2026 Meets Target: 63

SY 2026 Exceeds Target: 65

iReady 1st Semester Growth: Math % Meeting Stretch Target

Grades 1-5

Baseline: 32.2

SY2026 Meets Target: 35

SY 2026 Exceeds Target: 37

It is critical that each and every student has the opportunity to engage in a rigorous, and culturally relevant curriculum that extends and enriches their learning experience during the school day.

White Oak students will engage in an integrated science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum that is driven by problem solving, discovery, exploratory project/problem-based learning, and student-centered development of ideas and solutions that cultivates curiosity, promotes problem solving skills, and inspires innovation that positively impacts the community, resulting in high levels of student achievement and students who are thinkers, learners, and leaders prepared for their future. 

In the area of STEM instruction, teachers will focus on realigning our frameworks and lessons to match the new Georgia Department of Education Continuum for Elementary Certification.

Integrate new language arts AKS and EL Module themes with our and STEM Project Based Learning (PBLs).

During Play 2 Learn, participating parents and children aged five will meet once a week for 90 minutes with a certified teacher to learn how to nurture children’s foundational skill development. New families will continue to be recruited to join Play 2 Learn. 

All students at White Oak will participate in “Clubs for All” with the goal of giving each and every student the opportunity to engage in a rigorous, and culturally relevant curriculum that extends and enriches their learning experience during the school day. 

Students’ academic and non academic needs are supported through a comprehensive school counseling program that incorporates an active school wide attendance plan designed to keep students in school.

The White Oak Parent Liaison will focus on family engagement with the goal of building the capacity of parents/family members to support student success. Family Engagement ,as well as daily ongoing individualized supports, will be a part of our engagement plan. 

White Oak staff will utilize technology, translation services, and bilingual staff to engage families in multiple languages at White Oak events to ensure that all families have access to information that will support their students.

Georgia Milestones Proficiency Rate Science (%Proficient/Distinguished)

5th Grade

Baseline: 69.7

SY2026 Meets Target: 70

SY 2026 Exceeds Target: 72

Milestones Performance Index Science (%Developing/Proficient/Distinguished)

Grades 5

Baseline: 92.7

SY 2026 Meets Target: 94

SY 2026 Exceeds Target: 95

EES Survey Themes

Wellbeing Theme-Student Survey (Grades 4 & 5)

Baseline: 54.8

SY2026 Meets Target: 55

SY 2026 Exceeds Target: 57

Student Satisfaction Theme-Student Survey (Grades 4 & 5)

Baseline: 57

SY2026 Meets Target: 58

SY 2026 Exceeds Target: 60

Student Belonging Theme-Student Survey (Grades 4 & 5)

Baseline: 75.9

SY2026 Meets Target: 76

SY 2026 Exceeds Target: 78

Family Survey Participation Rate

Baseline: 43.6

SY2026 Meets Target: 44

SY 2026 Exceeds Target: 46

Chronic Absenteeism

Grades K-5

Baseline: 5.28

SY2026 Meets Target: 5

SY 2026 Exceeds Target: 4.75

Play to Learn

Family Participation

Baseline: 32 Families 

SY2026 Meets Target: 33 Families

SY 2026 Exceeds Target: 35 Families