TALLMADGE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Munroe Elementary School TALLMADGE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PLAN Systematically Improving Student Achievement “TRADITION VISION EXCELLENCE” Initial Plan: November 1999 Revised: May 2003 Revised: April 22, 2004 Revised: September 30, 2004 Revised: May 3, 2005 Revised: September 20, 2005 Revised: September 21, 2006 Revised: May, 24, 2007 Revised: September 19, 2007 Revised: October 27, 2008

Munroe Elementary School Continuous Improvement Team Core Team Board of Education Ms. Shelley Monachino Mrs. Kathy Prochnow Mrs.Pam Gressock Mrs. Vicki Burley Mrs. Cindy Strand Ms. Ariana Rosati Principal Teacher Mr. Thom Craig Mrs. Valorie Prulhiere Mr. Dennis Loughry Mr. Richard Kellar Mrs. Amy Goodson-Beal President Vice President Member Advisory Team Mr. Jeffrey Ferguson Dr. Lynn Hruschak Mr. Brad Croskey Dr. JoAnn Chirakos Mrs. Nancy Wack Superintendent Director of Curriculum Director of Technology Director of Pupil Services Communications Coordinator

Munroe Elementary School Vision and Mission “We envision a future in which Munroe Elementary School is an exemplary place of learning, producing learners with the skills and values necessary to become productive and responsible citizens.” Mission “The mission of Munroe Elementary School is to promote an educationally sound, safe, and challenging environment in which everyone is actively engaged in learning.”

We believe in and support … Munroe Elementary Schools Beliefs We believe in and support … a comprehensive curriculum and modern resources that provide learning experiences which ensure success for each child in the 21st century. a respectful and cooperative learning environment that includes students, staff, parents/families, and community members. decision-making processes that are child-centered, data driven and research based. Our Beliefs form the underpinnings of our Mission and Vision . . .

Munroe Elementary School CIP GOAL … to continue as a district of excellence through 2009 as determined by multiple measures including the Local Report Card.

Student and Stakeholder Focus Initiatives Supporting All Strategies On Going 06-07 07-08 08-09    Strategic Planning Leadership Student and Stakeholder Focus Maintain a district level CIP team to meet at least twice a year Maintain building-level CIP teams which will meet K-12, district wide, at least twice a year The board, superintendent, and treasurer will: Provide resources & allow reallocation of existing resources to meet literacy goals Analyze and review strategic process results at least annually Communicate policies, practices, expectations and results to staff and stakeholders Coordinate instructional practices with support services to enhance student learning Familiarize students and staff, and inform stakeholders about content standards which are … what kids should know and be able to do Inform students and stakeholders about our strategic plan which is … what we need to achieve and how we’re going to achieve it Continue to provide instruction driven by data and supported by quality work and other best practice research Invite input and involvement of students, staff, and stakeholders

CIP Strategy: Becoming Standards-Based On Going 06-07 07-08 08-09    Human Resources Support & Process Management Information & Analysis Continue to develop a common understanding of and plan for implementation of a standards-based instructional and assessment system across the curriculum Continue to orient all staff and provide for professional development and on-going support to the grade level indicators, benchmarks and standards in all content areas Continue to provide professional development in standards-based instructional strategies including differentiated instruction Continue to implement an appropriate process for support and facilitation of standards collaboration (Tuning Protocol) Continue to develop, implement and review/analyze/react to results of standards-based common, formative assessments Integrate reading, writing and mathematics standards and strategies across the curriculum Provide opportunities for standards-based cross content collaboration Continue to provide appropriate professional development and on-going support Continue to monitor subgroup growth within the district Continue to review and analyze Local Report Card Indicators and Performance Index Continue to review AYP data Begin professional development of key staff in “value added”  Continue professional development in and use of Progress Book and DASL Continue to review and analyze data on item analysis Continue to use ODE upgrades and online resources

CIP Strategies To develop a common understanding of and plan for implementation of a standards-based instructional and assessment system across the curriculum. To integrate reading, writing and mathematics standards and strategies across the curriculum. To review and analyze annual results and trends in reading, writing, mathematics, social studies and science to determine instructional needs and practices.

Action Planning: Being Standard Based … 2008-2009 Munroe Elementary School Long Term Action Plan Being Standard Based Action Plan For Current School Year Responsibility Timeline Staff will continue discussions of and about standards-based education. (#1) Teachers will continue with designing and implementing common assessments. (#2) All Staff (#1) On-Going (#2) On-Going Results/Measurements 1) Agendas and minutes from both team and content meetings 2) Authentic common assessments

Action Planning: Integrate Literacy and Math Across the Curriculum … 2008-2009 Munroe Elementary School Long Term Action Plan Integrate Literacy and Math Across the Curriculum Action Plan For Current School Year Responsibility Timeline Utilize common planning time to enhance student achievement emphasizing math and literacy. (#1) Understand AYP as it pertains to Math and Reading. (#2) Track growth in both math and literacy. (#3) All Staff (#1) On-going (#2) Introduced in late September-early October then revisited throughout the year. (#3) On-going Results/Measurements: 1) Data analysis from the common assessments that were given throughout the year. 2) Achievement Tests results. 3) Math and Reading fluency give either 2 or 3 times a year then recorded in a data notebook.

Action Planning: Analysis of Trends in Core Content Areas … 2008-2009 Munroe Elementary School Long Term Action Plan Analysis of Trends in Core Content Areas Action Plan For Current School Year Responsibility Timeline Track growth from grade level to grade level using a variety of data.(#1) At Professional Learning Communities, interpret data for instructional use.(#2) Continue to review/revise IEP/504 accommodations. (#3) Use other available information from state and ESC for Science and Social Studies. (#4) All Staff (#1) On-Going (#2) On-Going (#3) On-Going (#4) On-Going Results/Measurements: 1) Meeting minutes and agendas 2) Compilation of Data 3) Results from Achievement Tests