Attributes of Quality High Achievement Schools Needs Assessment 2006/07 Utilization

Education Director: __________________________________________________________

(To be completed during goal-setting conferences)

Fairmount Park Elementary School

Individualized Student Learning Plan

Value Statement:  In order to close the academic achievement gap, students at Fairmount Park are monitored every 8 weeks.  The classroom teacher and grade level teams set goals for all students.  When a child has been identified as needing more than one year accelerated growth, or is at a level higher than most students, an Individualized Student Learning Plan is used.  This plan is discussed with the teacher, principal, and parent and is mutually agreed upon.  This plan is meant to close the achievement gap only, and is not to be used as a behavior plan, though behavior goals may be attached.

Date:______________        Parent __________________________ Teacher__________________________________

                                                                        (Signature)                                                       (Signature)                                                      

Student Information
Student Name:	Grade:	Teacher:
Ethnicity:	Gender:	Birthdate:

Subject Area	Goal	Teacher’s Strategy	Parent’s Strategy	Evidence & Reassessment
Reading: DRA D.I.B.L.E.S.
Communication:
Writing: DWA WASL
Math: EXCEL WASL
Behavior:
Other:

Fairmount Park 2006-2007 Making Consensus:

1.    A consensus decision is a decision made for staff and committee meetings.

2.    Every opinion will be respected.

3.    Full staff participation in discussions

4.    Meeting minutes are to be taken and posted so as to keep all informed.  This will be true for committee meetings as well.

The Model:

            5 fingers = strongly agree

          4 fingers = agree

          3 fingers = neutral

          2 fingers = disagree and won’t interfere

          1 finger   = strongly disagree

Fist  =  complete disagreement to the degree that one would sabotage the efforts.

FP Staff Expectation Norms:

ü     Before I speak, think: Is it true, helpful and kind?

ü     Staff will support one another in achieving our professional goals and hold each other accountable for our responsibilities.

ü     We welcome differing opinions, listen to one another in a respectful, responsive, and responsible (professional) manner.

ü     When there is conflict, research avenues for positive resolution – see protocols for conflict resolution.

ü     Respect others’ space/time/feelings and assume positive intentions.

ü     Keep “IT” short.

ü     Accept that we are all in the learning process.

ü     Staff lounge conversations will be void of complaints about other staff and students (no demeaning or gossiping).

ü     Emails are only sent to those people who need the info., be brief and stick to the facts.

ü     Communicate with staff and parents in a friendly and welcoming manner.

FP Protocol for Conflict Resolution: 2006-2007

1. Address the conflict in a timely manner.                                                    

2. Assume positive intentions.

3. Invite the other person into a discussion and state your intention.            

4. Face to face is the way to do this.  

5. Use “I” statements.

6. Speak calmly.

7. Listen, respect each other’s opinions.

8. Refrain from interrupting; really listen.

9. Be aware of body language.

10. Describe what happened.

11. Paraphrase what the other person said to you.

12. Take turns talking.

13. Use a respectful response (trust that the other party will do what they said).

14. Come up with solutions to the problem/conflict

15. Agree on a solution.

16. Seek outside help if the conflict/problem persists or you are unable to resolve the conflict/problem.

Fairmount Park Elementary Decision Making Matrix

2006-07