Improvement Plan - Zavala Elementary School

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El Paso Independent School District
Zavala Elementary School
2015-2016 Campus Improvement Plan
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Mission Statement
Our commitment is to provide college and career readiness opportunities that expand, enhance, and challenge student learning in a caring,
nurturing, and safe environment while establishing a good working relationship with the parents and the community.
Vision
Our vision at Zavala Elementary School is to provide a college-bound culture that prepares students for higher education and instills a
desire of continuous learning in every individual.
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Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Demographics
Demographics Summary
The enrollment at Zavala for 2014-2015 school year was at 286 of which 95.8% are Economically Disadvantaged, 76.6% are English Language
Learners (ELL), 4.89% are indentify Gifted and Talented, and there is 26.3% mobility rate.
Demographics Strengths
Academic performance continues to show gains for all students. We will continue to address their needs by providing appropriate interventions.
Demographics Needs
These areas of need are listed in priority order:
1. Identify student needs and provide appropriate interventions.
2. Implement oral development skills throughout the day to increase English Proficiency
Levels.
2. Identify more Gifted and Talented students.
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Student Achievement
Student Achievement Summary
Our priority for 2015-2016 is to increase success rate in STAAR in all subject areas and continued growth on TELPAS scores. All students and
subgroups will be monitored during the 2015-2016 school year in an effort to narrow existing gaps. The campus will continue to implement the
EPISD scope and sequence, tiered instruction for reading, math and science (K-5), Accelerated Reader Program, I-Station and appropriate
interventions provided before, during, or after school to include Saturdays for students identified as struggling readers, and/or having difficulty in
mathematics, and/or writing and/or science. We will hire tutors to assist teachers and students. Common assessments, benchmarks, and students
portfolios to include interactive/reflective journals will be used to monitor student performance. Attendance rates at Zavala Elementary have
remained consistent: 2012: 97%, 2013: 96.7%, 2014: 97.1%, 2015: 97%. Kids Excel will be contracted to develop health, academics, and selfesteem that will positively impact their education.
Student Achievement Strengths
Zavala met standard in the accountability rating. Index 1-85% Index 2-44% (although met standard, this is an area to improve in) Index 3-52% .
Index 4-25% (this is an area in which improvement is needed, eventhough the target score was exceeded). Two distinctions were earned: Campus
earned distinctions on Closing Performance Gaps and Distinction is Science. All system safeguards were met 14 out of 14= 100%. Attendance rate
was at 97%.
Student Achievement Needs
1. Instruction should be rigorous and relevant to all students, active learning will be monitored
1. To meet Federal Accountability
2. To improve in index 2 (Student Progress), and index 4 (Post Secondary Readiness)
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3. Interventions will be provided to students scoring 70% or less on STAAR reading, math, writing, or science and to students who are reading
below grade level Kinder to 5th grade. ELL who have not acquired their English proficiency level.
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School Culture and Climate
School Culture and Climate Summary
Zavala is committed to maintain a positive communication and rapport with parents and community. Zavala will continue to improve school
climate and culture by meeting with CIT and committee teams. PTA meetings will be held monthly. Counselor will assist in reducing or
maintaining low amount of discipline referrals through a strong guidance program. Zavala will recognize students achievements by purchasing
awards and incentives. Kids Excel will be contracted to develop health, academics, and self-confidence that will positively impact their education.
School Culture and Climate Strengths
CIT members represent faculty and support staff at CIT meetings. Surveys are utilized to get input from stakeholders. The school environment is
safe, orderly, and conducive to teaching and learning.
School Culture and Climate Needs
1. To maintain and continue to focus on parental involvement and increase parental classes.
2. To meet student achievement and communicate high expectations for all students.
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Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention
Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Summary
All professional staff and support personnel are highly qualified. Professional development will be provided for all teachers to promote best
practices to increase student success. Zavala will continue weekly PLC meetings to provide in house staff development to teachers. Insructional
leaders will model lessons and work collaboratively with all teachers.
Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Strengths
All professional staff and support personnel are highly qualified. Staff development is planned according to campus needs. Successful PLC's and
training by Instructional Leaders.
Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Needs
These areas of need are listed in order of priority:
1. Professional development is needed in the area of reading for teachers to stay current of research based programs and best practices.
2. Vacancies will be filled with a HQ teacher
3. Teacher climate survey will be use to address areas of improvement within professional development.
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Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Summary
Teachers will follow the curriculum to develop lessons that maximize student active learning and all interventions are designed to address
individual academic needs of each student. Teachers will dis-segregate data to guide instruction and identify students who are struggling and
provide interventions to include after school tutoring and Saturday School. We will continue to focus on all special populations. Funding for
substitutes so teachers can attend trainings will be provided
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Strengths
Instructional Leaders provide weekly PLC meetings. They provide assistance with lesson planning, curriculum implementation and best practices.
Data is disaggregated to meet needs of students and students are monitored for success.
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Needs
These areas are listed in priority order:
1. Organize and strategically plan instruction to maximize student active learning, the educational climate and development of higher order
thinking skills to increase Post Secondary progress on STAAR test.
2. Professional staff needs to analyze data and plan instruction that improves teaching and learning.
3. Professional staff needs to express high expectations for student achievement by planning effective and meaningful lessons collaboratively with
colleagues.
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Family and Community Involvement
Family and Community Involvement Summary
Parent assistant will continue to organize and plan parental involvement activities that inform and empower parents, especially in working with
their children. Project Vida provides services that include daycare, clinic, and housing. Zavala must continue to foster strong and positive
communication ties with families and the community. Parental engagement meetings will continue to be offered at least once a month to include
ESL classes, academic night, technology, health and nutrition classes, and parenting classes.
Family and Community Involvement Strengths
Partners in education support the school and community through a variety of services. Parents and community members are involved in the
decision-making process through participation in the Campus Improvement Team. Volunteers are encouraged to participate in the educational
daily lives of their children by providing assistance where needed. PTA meetings average 80 adults at monthly meetings.
Family and Community Involvement Needs
1. Increase or maintain the amount of parent involvement.
2. Zavala must continue to provide opportunities for parents to participate in school activities, to include workshops designed to assist parents on
how to help their children at home.
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School Context and Organization
School Context and Organization Summary
At Zavala, the CIT works together to determine the needs of the school. The budget is distributed based on the needs of the students to achieve
academic success. CIT meets monthly to review and assess goals. Master schedule is in place to meet district policy and is fully implemented. PLC's
are held to look at student work and monitor progress. Students requiring additional time are provided with extended time.
School Context and Organization Strengths
1. Extended time is provided for students.
2. CIT meets monthly to review budget, assess goals and look at student work.
School Context and Organization Needs
1. To ensure PLC's are structered, effective, and efficient.
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Technology
Technology Summary
Zavala has two computer labs that have been upgraded within the last three years. Zavala will purchase technology equipment needed. We will
continue with the accelerated reading program, I-Station and implement IPADS for student instruction. Interactive programs will be purchased for
teacher and students use.
Technology Strengths
Zavala has two computer labs and last year a lab was upgraded with newer computers. Zavala is part of the TLI grant and all teachers have an
IPAD. Most classrooms have enfocus, elmo's and IPAD stands. Zavala's Active Learning Leader (A.L.L.) models technology lessons and assists
teachers with the integration of technology. The A.L.L also provides PLC's in which she shares technology activities, apps, and software for student
instruction.
Technology Needs
1. Zavala will continue to support the use of technology as a resource tool in the delivery of instruction by providing teachers additional training on
the use of technology available at the campus.
2. Continue with Accelerated Reader and I-Station for teachers to use during instruction, to anchor lessons and for interventions.
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Comprehensive Needs Assessment Data Documentation
The following data were used to verify the comprehensive needs assessment analysis:
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Goals
Goal 1: El Paso ISD will ensure that our community has a successful, culturally responsive school in every neighborhood
that successfully engages and prepares all students for graduation and post-secondary success.
Performance Objective 1: STAAR index 1 will maintain or increase by 2 points. STAAR index 4 will maintain or increase by 5 points.
Strategy Description
Title I
Staff Responsible
for Monitoring
Evidence that Demonstrates Success
Formative Reviews
Oct Jan Mar June
1, 2, 3, 8, Principal;
Tutoring Roster, STAAR results, STAR 360 results:
9
Rosalinda Zarate BOY, MOY, EOY
Pat Quinones
Funding Sources: 185 SCE (Campus) - $25000.00
2) Continue to implement technology programs such a Accelerated Reader, and 1, 2, 8, 9, Principal; Patricia (Purchase Order) PO's
10
Quinones, Marlene
I-Station for 3-5 students (renewal license)
Garcia-Porras
Funding Sources: 211 ESEA Title I (Campus) - $8800.00
2, 7, 8, 9, Patricia Quinones; PO's, Field Trip Request form, Calendar
3) Provide students with field trips to enhance classroom instruction and
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teachers; Principal
provide transition field trips for early childhood students and 5th grade students
Funding Sources: 199 General Fund - $2700.00
2, 8, 9 Principal; Patricia PO's
4) Upgrade reading materials needed in the library
Quinones;
Mercedes
Hernandez
Funding Sources: 211 ESEA Title I (Campus) - $5000.00
2, 6 Principal; 4th grade Purchase Order (PO), contract, Dec. and May
5) Kids Excel will be contracted to motivate and develop health, academics, and
teachers; Patricia presentations
self-esteem that will positively impact their education.
Quinones
1, 2, 3, 8, Principal, Pat
Purchase Orders
6) Purchase testing materials to support instruction for economically
9,
10
Quinones
disadvantaged, at-risk, SPED, ELL's, and GT populations.
Funding Sources: 185 SCE (Campus) - $6000.00, 211 ESEA Title I (Campus) - $6000.00
1, 2, 8, 10Principal
Tutoring Roster, STAAR results, STAR 360 results:
7) Campus will implement the TAIS to support students who have not met
BOY, MOY, EOY
standard on STAAR, Continue with a CLT to monitor student data on
Silverback, RTI and IEP.
1) Provide tutoring for all students whose STAAR scores are 70% or lower,
teacher recommended, or STAR 360 results.
8) Utilize district funded A.L.L.'s to enhance the academic achievement of atrisk, economically disadvantaged, SPED, ELL's, GT with Campus and District
Programs in Reading and Math.
1, 2, 3, 4, Principal, Marlene benchmarks, common assessments and state testing
8, 9, 10 Garcia-Porras
results
9) Provide DRD services to identified students
2, 3, 8, 9, Rosalinda Zarate Sign in sheets; EOY testing
10
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1, 2, 5, 8, Principal:
PO's
9
Pat Quinones
Funding Sources: 185 SCE (Campus) - $1500.00, 211 ESEA Title I (Campus) - $9700.00
PO's
11) Pay for rentals/lease of copiers and riso-graph in the teacher workroom and 1, 2, 9, 10Principal,
Pat
Quinones
administrative area
Funding Sources: 185 SCE (Campus) - $1225.00, 199 General Fund - $3912.00, 199 General Fund - $1070.00
PO's
12) Purchase instructional supplies and materials to support LEP, Economically 1, 2, 9, 10Principal
warehouse requisitions
Disadvantage, At-Risk, SPED, ELL's, GT students.
Funding Sources: 199 General Fund - $1575.00, 211 ESEA Title I (Campus) - $26792.00
2, 6 Principal
PO's
13) Provide substitutes for teachers who will assist with State and Federal
Rosalinda
Zarate
testing and other student related trainings.
Pat Quinones
10) Purchase technology equipment to support instruction, maintain data, and
support technology integration in the classroom.
= Accomplished
= Considerable
= Some Progress
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= No Progress
= Discontinue
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Goal 1: El Paso ISD will ensure that our community has a successful, culturally responsive school in every neighborhood that successfully engages and
prepares all students for graduation and post-secondary success.
Performance Objective 2: Provide professional development for areas of need identified in the Comprehensive Needs Assessment.
Title I
Staff Responsible
for Monitoring
State System Safeguard Strategies
1, 2, 4, 8 Principal
Weekly Calendar
Sign in sheets
1) Provide substitutes for teachers to attend staff development that addresses
student's needs and/or participate in PLC meetings that address curriculum, data
analysis and looking at student work.
Formative Reviews
Oct Jan Mar June
1, 2, 4, 8 Principal
Weekly Calendar
Sign in sheets
2) Provide substitutes for PK teacher to attend staff development that addresses
student's needs and/or participate in PLC meetings that address curriculum, data
analysis and looking at student work.
3) Out of town travel for campus administrator(s)/teachers for staff development
4) Pay registration fees for in-town staff development for teachers,
administrators, and counselor.
= Accomplished
Principal:
Travel request
Rosalinda Zarate
Funding Sources: 211 ESEA Title I (Campus) - $2000.00, 185 SCE (Campus) - $7800.00, 185 SCE (Campus) $2000.00
1, 2, 4 Pat Quinones,
PO's
Principal
Funding Sources: 255 Title II (District) - $300.00, 211 ESEA Title I (Campus) - $300.00, 255 Title II
(Campus) - $800.00, 211 ESEA Title I (Campus) - $1592.00
= Considerable
4
= Some Progress
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= No Progress
= Discontinue
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Goal 2: El Paso ISD will ensure that our students, employees and our community are provided with a safe, secure and
vibrant learning environment.
Performance Objective 1: Zavala will implement strategies to promote safe and drug free schools, eliminate bullying, and maintain or increase student
attendance
Title I
1) Utilize district-funded counselor to provide guidance and counseling in
support of at-risk, economically disadvantaged, and other students in need.
Critical Success Factors
CSF 5 CSF 6
Staff Responsible
for Monitoring
2, 3, 4, 9, Ana Miranda
10
Weekly Calendar
2, 3, 4, 8, Ana Miranda
9
Counselor's weekly Calendar
Formative Reviews
Oct Jan Mar June
2) Continue with Red Ribbon week activities to promote a safe and drug free
school
Agenda, Sign in sheets
3) Provide training on Campus Discipline Plan, Crisis Management Plan, Safety 2, 4, 10 Ana Miranda
Rosalinda
Zarate,
and Program Access Review.
Principal
2
Ana Miranda
PO's
4) Purchase supplies necessary to operate counseling activities
Pat Quinones
2, 6, 9 Ana Miranda
Counselor's calendar
CSF 1 CSF 5 CSF 6
5) Throughout the year, Counselor will implement conflict resolution skills,
college awareness, anti-bullying activities, family and community engagement
through tea with the counselor meetings, self -esteem activities, fire prevention
week and provide resources to homeless
6) Provide incentive motivated program to promote school attendance
= Accomplished
= Considerable
Principal, Teresa
Hernandez
= Some Progress
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Attendance Reports
= No Progress
= Discontinue
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Goal 2: El Paso ISD will ensure that our students, employees and our community are provided with a safe, secure and vibrant learning environment.
Performance Objective 2: Zavala will implement programs and strategies to ensure that our students, employees and our community are provided with a
safe, secure and vibrant learning environment.
Title I
Staff Responsible
for Monitoring
2
1) Purchase furniture for office staff (upgrade furniture).
2) Operation School Bell will provide school supplies and uniforms for some
Zavala students.
Principal,
PO's
Pat Quinones
4, 8, 10 Ana Miranda,
Parent permission slips, bus trip request
Pat Quinones
Formative Reviews
Oct Jan Mar June
Limited vouchers were provided to Zavala students for uniforms by the
McKinney Vento.
3) Continue with Career Day for students to explore possible career
opportunities
2, 10
Ana Miranda
4) Promote college awareness activities to learn about different colleges,
universities and higher education
2, 6
Ana Miranda
5) Purchase supplies for nurse to promote a safe & healthy environment
6) Purchase supplies and materials for the library
7) Purchase general supplies necessary to operate the administrative office
8) Purchase awards to recognize student achievement
9) In-city travel for office staff
Sign in log,
Schedule,
Weekly Calendar
Weekly Calendar
Counselor Schedule
2, 6, 10 Jeanette Johnson PO's
Pat Quinones
1, 2, 9 Pat Quinones
PO's
Mercedes
Hernandez
Pat Quinones
PO's
1, 2, 3, 8, Principal,
PO's
9, 10 Rosalinda Zarate,
Pat Quinones
Principal
in-city travel report
= Accomplished
= Considerable
= Some Progress
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= No Progress
= Discontinue
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Goal 3: El Paso ISD will demonstrate fiscal and ethical responsibility as well as a deep commitment to service orientation in
all district operations.
Performance Objective 1: Zavala will comply with state and federal guidelines
Title I
10
1) Ensure accuracy of all PEIMS coding
2) Comply with Title 1,1% or Title 1 parental expenditure, Title 2, and SCE
expenditures
CSF 3 CSF 6
3) Teachers will be trained on CPS reporting, Sexual Harassment, Emergency
Operation Plan, College Awareness, Attendance, Discipline, Anti- Bullying,
Blood Pathogens, T-TESS, Child Abuse and Sexual Abuse Prevention, Ethics
and Fraud Awareness, Copy-Right, TEA Corrective Action-SPED and
implement Texas Behavior Support Initiative (TBSI)
= Accomplished
Staff Responsible
for Monitoring
Principal, Mrs.
Hernandez
1, 2, 6, 10Principal,
Pat Quinones
Rosalinda Zarate,
Ana Miranda,
Ruby Diaz
= Considerable
= Some Progress
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PEIMS Clearing
Formative Reviews
Oct Jan Mar June
Provide P.O's and Invoices as evidence
Agenda,
Completion Certificates
= No Progress
= Discontinue
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Goal 4: El Paso ISD will recruit, employ, develop and retain a highly effective and qualified staff that successfully engages
all students for success.
Performance Objective 1: Zavala will recruit, hire and retain highly qualified teachers, tutors, and staff that successfully engage all students for success.
Title I
Staff Responsible
for Monitoring
1) Retain full-time Bilingual Intervention Teacher to provide K-5 teachers with 1, 2, 3, 4, Principal,
8, 9, 10 Marissa Garcia
research based strategies to effectively implement district standards based
curriculum and support teachers trough the coach model.
Human Resource Dept.
2) Hire part-time tutors to assist kindergarten and 1st grade classes in the Action 1, 2, 8, 9, Principal
10
Based Learning Lab.
Human Resource Dept.
3) Utilize district funded LPAC Clerk to support the Language Proficiency
Assessment Committee and monitor student placement of Limited English
Proficient students.
4) Attend Job Fair to recruit highly qualified teachers.
= Accomplished
Formative Reviews
Oct Jan Mar June
1, 2, 8, 9, Rosalinda Zarate, LPAC documentation
10
LPAC Committee,
Melissa Navarro
2, 3, 5 Principal
= Considerable
= Some Progress
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Sign in sheets
= No Progress
= Discontinue
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Goal 5: El Paso ISD will maintain positive and productive partnerships with parents and our community to facilitate the
success of all students
Performance Objective 1: Build capacity for parental involvement to increase student academic performance and participation in school sponsored extracurricular activities.
Title I
Staff Responsible
for Monitoring
1) Utilize a district-funded Parent Involvement Assistant (.50 nutrition clerk) to 1, 2, 6, 10Principal
coordinate and support the school's efforts to implement Title I parent
involvement requirements.
2) conduct parent meetings to inform, assist, and train them (to include Title 1
Part A components, Parent -Student compact and student handbooks)
3) Increase parental involvement through parent academic night, technology
classes, student performances, and professional speakers.
4) Purchase instructional supplies and refreshments for parental activities.
= Accomplished
Rosalinda Zarate,
PIA
1, 2, 4, 6, Principal,
10
PIA
Matrix
Formative Reviews
Oct Jan Mar June
sign in sheets
Sign in sheets
Mrs. Quinones,
PO's
PIA
Funding Sources: 211 ESEA Title I (Campus) - $540.00, 211 ESEA Title I (Campus) - $900.00
= Considerable
2, 6
= Some Progress
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= No Progress
= Discontinue
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Goal Objective Strategy
Description
1
2
1
Provide substitutes for teachers to attend staff development that addresses student's needs and/or participate in PLC meetings
that address curriculum, data analysis and looking at student work.
1
2
2
Provide substitutes for PK teacher to attend staff development that addresses student's needs and/or participate in PLC meetings
that address curriculum, data analysis and looking at student work.
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Title I Personnel
Name
Position
Program
FTE
Anna Moreno
Paraprofessional
Title 1
1.00
Marissa Garcia
Science Coach
Title 1
1.00
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Campus Funding Summary
199 General Fund
Goal
Objective
Strategy
Resources Needed
Account Code
Amount
1
1
3
Field trip request, grade level TEKS
11.6499
$2,700.00
1
1
5
Consultant Agreement
11.6299
$500.00
1
1
9
11.6117
$5,000.00
1
1
11
11.6249
$3,912.00
1
1
11
23.6269
$1,070.00
1
1
12
11.6399
$1,575.00
1
1
13
11.6112
$2,250.00
2
1
4
31.6499
$300.00
2
2
1
23/6639
$1,200.00
2
2
5
33.6399
$800.00
2
2
6
12.6399
$200.00
2
2
7
23.6399
$1,250.00
2
2
8
11.6499
$2,000.00
2
2
9
23.6411
$200.00
Sub-Total
$22,957.00
185 SCE (Campus)
Goal
Objective
Strategy
1
1
1
STAAR results; DRA, EDL, STAR 360 data, teacher input
11.6117
$25,000.00
1
1
6
student data, teacher and instructional coaches input
11.6339
$6,000.00
1
1
10
TIS; District approved vendors
11.6395
$1,500.00
1
1
11
11.6249
$1,225.00
1
2
1
11.6112
$10,000.00
1
2
2
1
2
3
Resources Needed
Account Code
11.6112
Amount
$240.00
13.6411
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$7,800.00
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1
2
3
23.6411
$2,000.00
Sub-Total
$53,765.00
211 ESEA Title I (Campus)
Goal
Objective
Strategy
Resources Needed
Account Code
Amount
1
1
2
11.6299
$8,800.00
1
1
4
12.6329
$5,000.00
1
1
6
11.6339
$6,000.00
1
1
10
1
1
12
11.6399
$26,792.00
1
2
3
13.6411
$2,000.00
1
2
4
31.6499
$300.00
1
2
4
13.6499
$1,592.00
5
1
4
61.6399
$540.00
5
1
4
61.6499
$900.00
$9,700.00
Sub-Total
$61,624.00
255 Title II (District)
Goal
Objective
Strategy
1
2
4
Resources Needed
Account Code
Amount
23.6499
$300.00
Sub-Total
$300.00
255 Title II (Campus)
Goal
Objective
Strategy
1
2
4
Resources Needed
Account Code
Amount
13.6499
$800.00
Sub-Total
Grand Total
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$800.00
$139,446.00
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Addendums
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El Paso Independent School District
2015-2016 Comprehensive Needs Assessment
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Mission Statement
Our commitment is to provide college and career readiness opportunities that expand, enhance, and challenge student learning in a caring,
nurturing, and safe environment while establishing a good working relationship with the parents and the community.
Vision
Our vision at Zavala Elementary School is to provide a college-bound culture that prepares students for higher education and instills a
desire of continuous learning in every individual.
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Demographics
Student Achievement
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.
Family and Community Involvement....
Technology
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Demographics
Demographics Summary
The enrollment at Zavala for 2014-2015 school year was at 286 of which 95.8% are Economically Disadvantaged, 76.6% are English Language
Learners (ELL), 4.89% are indentify Gifted and Talented, and there is 26.3% mobility rate.
Demographics Strengths
Academic performance continues to show gains for all students. We will continue to address their needs by providing appropriate interventions.
Demographics Needs
1. Identify student needs and provide appropriate interventions.
2. Implement oral development skills throughout the day to increase English Proficiency
Levels.
2. Identify more Gifted and Talented students.
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Student Achievement
Student Achievement Summary
Our priority for 2015-2016 is to increase success rate in STAAR in all subject areas and continued growth on TELPAS scores. All students and
subgroups will be monitored during the 2015-2016 school year in an effort to narrow existing gaps. The campus will continue to implement the
EPISD scope and sequence, tiered instruction for reading, math and science (K-5), Accelerated Reader Program, I-Station and appropriate
interventions provided before, during, or after school to include Saturdays for students identified as struggling readers, and/or having difficulty in
mathematics, and/or writing and/or science. We will hire tutors to assist teachers and students. Common assessments, benchmarks, and students
portfolios to include interactive/reflective journals will be used to monitor student performance. Attendance rates at Zavala Elementary have
remained consistent: 2012: 97%, 2013: 96.7%, 2014: 97.1%, 2015: 97%. Kids Excel will be contracted to develop health, academics, and selfesteem that will positively impact their education.
Student Achievement Strengths
Zavala met standard in the accountability rating. Index 1-85% Index 2-44% (although met standard, this is an area to improve in) Index 3-52% .
Index 4-25% (this is an area in which improvement is needed, eventhough the target score was exceeded). Two distinctions were earned: Campus
earned distinctions on Closing Performance Gaps and Distinction is Science. All system safeguards were met 14 out of 14= 100%. Attendance rate
was at 97%.
Student Achievement Needs
1. Instruction should be rigorous and relevant to all students, active learning will be monitored
1. To meet Federal Accountability
2. To improve in index 2 (Student Progress), and index 4 (Post Secondary Readiness)
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3. Interventions will be provided to students scoring 70% or less on STAAR reading, math, writing, or science and to students who are reading
below grade level Kinder to 5th grade. ELL who have not acquired their English proficiency level.
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School Culture and Climate Summary
Zavala is committed to maintain a positive communication and rapport with parents and community. Zavala will continue to improve school
climate and culture by meeting with CIT and committee teams. PTA meetings will be held monthly. Counselor will assist in reducing or
maintaining low amount of discipline referrals through a strong guidance program. Zavala will recognize students achievements by purchasing
awards and incentives. Kids Excel will be contracted to develop health, academics, and self-confidence that will positively impact their education.
School Culture and Climate Strengths
CIT members represent faculty and support staff at CIT meetings. Surveys are utilized to get input from stakeholders. The school environment is
safe, orderly, and conducive to teaching and learning.
School Culture and Climate Needs
1. To maintain and continue to focus on parental involvement and increase parental classes.
2. To meet student achievement and communicate high expectations for all students.
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Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Summary
AH professional staff and support personnel are highly qualified. Professional development will be provided for all teachers to promote best
practices to increase student success. Zavala will continue weekly PLC meetings to provide in house staff development to teachers. Insructional
leaders will model lessons and work collaboratively with all teachers.
Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Strengths
All professional staff and support personnel are highly qualified. Staff development is planned according to campus needs. Successful PLC's and
training by Instructional Leaders.
Staff Quality, Recruitment, and Retention Needs
These areas of need are listed in order of priority:
1. Professional development is needed in the area of reading for teachers to stay current of research based programs and best practices.
2. Vacancies will be filled with a HQ teacher
3. Teacher climate survey will be use to address areas of improvement within professional development.
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Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Summary
Teachers will follow the curriculum to develop lessons that maximize student active learning and all interventions are designed to address
individual academic needs of each student. Teachers will dis-segregate data to guide instruction and identify students who are struggling and
provide interventions to include after school tutoring and Saturday School. We will continue to focus on all special populations. Funding for
substitutes so teachers can attend trainings will be provided
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Strengths
Instructional Leaders provide weekly PLC meetings. They provide assistance with lesson planning, curriculum implementation and best practices.
Data is disaggregated to meet needs of students and students are monitored for success.
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Needs
These areas are listed in priority order:
1. Organize and strategically plan instruction to maximize student active learning, the educational climate and development of higher order
thinking skills to increase Post Secondary progress on STAAR tesf.
2. Professional staff needs to analyze data and plan instruction that improves teaching and learning.
3. Professional staff needs to express high expectations for student achievement by planning effective and meaningful lessons collaboratively with
colleagues.
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Family and Community Involvement
Family and Community Involvement Summary
Parent assistant will continue to organize and plan parental involvement activities that inform and empower parents, especially in working with
their children. Project Vida provides services that include daycare, clinic, and housing. Zavala must continue to foster strong and positive
communication ties with families and the community. Parental engagement meetings will continue to be offered at least once a month to include
ESL classes, academic night, technology, health and nutrition classes, and parenting classes.
Family and Community Involvement Strengths
Partners in education support the school and community through a variety of services. Parents and community members are involved in the
decision-making process through participation in the Campus Improvement Team. Volunteers are encouraged to participate in the educational
daily lives of their children by providing assistance where needed. PTA meetings average 80 adults at monthly meetings.
Family and Community Involvement Needs
1. Increase or maintain the amount of parent involvement.
2. Zavala must continue to provide opportunities for parents to participate in school activities, to include workshops designed to assist parents on
how to help their children at home.
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School Context and Organization Summary
At Zavala, the CIT works together to determine the needs of the school. The budget is distributed based on the needs of the students to achieve
academic success. CIT meets monthly to review and assess goals. Master schedule is in place to meet district policy and is fully implemented. PLC's
are held to look at student work and monitor progress. Students requiring additional time are provided with extended time.
School Context and Organization Strengths
1. Extended time is provided for students.
2. CIT meets monthly to review budget, assess goals and look at student work.
School Context and Organization Needs
1. To ensure PLC's are structered, effective, and efficient.
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Technology
Technology Summary
Zavala has two computer labs that have been upgraded within the last three years. Zavala will purchase technology equipment needed. We will
continue with the accelerated reading program, I-Station and implement IP ADS for student instruction. Interactive programs will be purchased for
teacher and students use.
Technology Strengths
Zavala has two computer labs and last year a lab was upgraded with newer computers. Zavala is part of the TLI grant and all teachers have an
IP AD. Most classrooms have enfocus, elmo's and IP AD stands. Zavala's Active Learning Leader (A.L.L.) models technology lessons and assists
teachers with the integration of technology. The A.L.L also provides PLC's in which she shares technology activities, apps, and software for student
instruction.
Technology Needs
1. Zavala will continue to support the use of technology as a resource tool in the delivery of instruction by providing teachers additional training on
the use of technology available at the campus.
2. Continue with Accelerated Reader and I-Station for teachers to use during instruction, to anchor lessons and for interventions.
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