18 Month Improvement Strategy (June 2011- October 2012)
School Improvement Plan (2011-2012 School Year)

 Burbank School Improvement Plan 2011-2012

Burbank School Improvement Plan 2012-2013

Belmont Public Schools Goal 1

Students of Belmont Public Schools will be confident, motivated and engaged learners who are equipped with the knowledge and skills to pursue their academic goals and become life-long learners.

Target: Identify our core curriculum, K-12, and expand the variety of instructional strategies, supports and interventions practiced in all schools to reach all learners. Articulate the philosophical foundation supporting curricular and instructional strategies.

Action Steps

All elementary Schools Will:

• Continue to implement/refine RTI model in Language Arts and Mathematics
• Align classroom curriculums with Common Core Standards
• Expand and refine the use of 6+1 Traits of Writing

At Burbank, we will also:

• Continue to implement Literacy Blocks at each grade-level and pilot an intervention block to facilitate writing and mathematics interventions
• Clarify and refine RTI structures and processes, using our new RTI process map, which identifies the three Tiers and the responsibilities of Regular Education and Special Education staff

Goal 2

Students of Belmont Public Schools will be responsible, involved citizens who engage in challenging problems and who make a difference in their school, community, country, and world.

Target: Increase and expand K-12 opportunities for civic engagement/citizenship education, service learning and expanding global and cultural awareness.
Target: Develop a more comprehensive and embedded scope-and-sequence
of K-12 opportunities for civic engagement.

Action Steps

All Elementary Schools will:

• Pilot “Social Competency” initiatives for RTI behavior program

At Burbank, we will also:

• Continue to expand our recycling programs
• Continue to expand multi-cultural awareness Expand environmental awareness programs

Goal 3

Students of Belmont Public Schools will be prepared to be successful and productive workers with 21st century skills and competencies.

Target: Expand curricular opportunities, and enhance instruction and assessment, to develop and practice skills and competencies that prepare students as 21st century
workers.

Action Steps

• No district-wide elementary or school goals

Goal 4

The Belmont Public School organization will ensure the safety and security of the school community, promote healthy choices, and support the social and emotional growth of every student.

Target: Make changes to existing systems, structures, and programs to better address the social and emotional well-being of all students with emphasis on recognizing and managing stress, developing social competencies, and overall, achieving a positive life balance.
Target: Demonstrate positive, affirmative steps to achieving a safer and more secure school environment.

Action Steps

All Elementary Schools will:

• Review and propose changes to district-wide Kindergarten Screening process
• Re-write elementary school handbooks

At Burbank, we will also:

• Pilot “recess before lunch” after ticketless lunch payment system is implemented
• Pilot new social competency and anti-bullying programs
• Continue and expand promotion of healthy choices

Goal 5

The Belmont Public School organization will attract and retain the most talented and effective teachers, staff and school leaders by offering them opportunities for professional growth within a positive and respectful work environment.

Target: Evaluate current systems for effectiveness to support a diverse and high performing professional workforce-implement changes to measurable improve practices including selection, retention, and professional development.
Target: Reestablish a Curriculum Quality Assurance structure to ensure delivery of a coordinated, cutting-edge curriculum across all content areas, K-12.

Action Steps

All Elementary Schools Will:

• Implement, support, and sustain the new K-4 ELA/SS Specialist and K-4 Math/Science Specialist structure to ensure Curriculum Quality Assurance for all elementary schools
• Establish processes to review, articulate, and implement the elementary curriculum, focusing on the new frameworks, including the Common Core Standards.

At Burbank, we will also:

• Pilot collaborative time across grade levels so that teachers can share ideas and resources and more effectively and efficiently plan to meet the needs of their students.

Goal 6

The Belmont Public School organization will manage community resources in a manner that fulfills financial and academic expectations, and fosters an informed, trusting relationship with the community.

Target: Develop, communicate and report progress on an 18 Month Improvement Plan that demonstrates positive returns on investment of community resources (beyond improved standardized test scores).
Target: Develop a sustainable, long-term plan that will create adequate and predictable funding and preserve the quality of public education at a level that meets community expectations.

Action Steps

• No district-wide elementary or school goals