Madison Academy

2015-2016 District Improvement Plan

Madison Academy 

Mr. William Kneer 6170 Torrey Rd Flint, MI 48507-5954
Document Generated On October 15, 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Overview 1
Goals Summary 2 Goal 1: All students will increase proficiency in math. 3 Goal 2: Students will demonstrate an increase in reading/ELA scores. 9 Goal 3: All students will show increased classroom productivity. 15 Goal 4: All students will increase proficiency in writing. 19

Activity Summary by Funding Source 22
Activity Summary by School 28

Overview

Plan Name

2015-2016 District Improvement Plan

Plan Description

2015-2016 District Improvement Plan Madison Academy
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Goals Summary

The following is a summary of the goals encompassed in this plan. The details for each goal are available in the next section. #Goal NameGoal DetailsGoal TypeTotal Funding 1All students will increase proficiency in math.Objectives: 2 Strategies: 3 Activities: 10 Academic$268305 2Students will demonstrate an increase in reading/ELA scores. Objectives: 2 Strategies: 5 Activities: 12 Academic$276237 3All students will show increased classroom productivity. Objectives: 1 Strategies: 4 Activities: 11 Academic$398900 4All students will increase proficiency in writing.Objectives: 2 Strategies: 3 Activities: 3 Academic$250
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Goal 1: All students will increase proficiency in math.

(shared) Strategy 1: Math Remediation Class - K-12 staff will mandate Math remediation classes for all students who are performing at or below the 10th percentile on Global Scholars/Accuplacer Math assessment. Research Cited: Carol AnnTomlinson, (2010)"Leading and Managing A Differentiated Classroom"

Heinecke, W. F., Milman, N. B., Washington, L. A., Blasi, L. (2002) New Directions in the Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Educational Technology. Computers in the Schools, v18 n2 p97-110.

Jacobs, K. L. (2005). Investigation of interactive online visual tools for the learning of mathematics. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 36: 7, 761-768.

McTighe, Jay & Ferrara, Steven. (1998). Assessing Learning in the Classroom. National Education Association. Washington, DC.

NACOL Research Committee. (2007). NACOL Effectiveness of K-12 Online Learning, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/VSresearch-summary.pdf

National Mathematics Advisory Panel. (2008). Foundations for Success: The Final Report of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel. U.S. Department of Education: Washington, DC.

National Research Council. (2001). Improving Mathematics Education: Resources for Decision Making. Committee on Decisions that Count, Steve Leinwand and Gail Burrill (Eds.). Mathematical Sciences Education Board, Center for Education, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education. Washington, DC: National Academy Press.

Schacter, John. (1999). The Impact of Education Technology on Student Achievement: What the most Current Research Has to Say. Milken Exchange on Education Technology: Santa Monica, CA.

SEG Research. (2008). Understanding Multimedia Learning: Integrating multimedia in the K-12 classroom. New Hope, PA.

Measurable Objective 1: A 20% increase of Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth, Postsecondary, Adult and Ungraded grade Black or African-American, Asian, White, Economically Disadvantaged, Gifted and Talented, Hispanic or Latino, Students with Disabilities, English Learners, Two or More Races, American Indian or Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander students will demonstrate a proficiency at 50% or above in Mathematics by 06/05/2015 as measured by the Global Scholars/Accuplacer Math Test.
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Smith, David A. (2002). How People Learn... Mathematics. Proceedings of the International Conference on the Teaching of Mathematics. Crete, Greece. Tier: Activity - Accelerated MathActivity Type TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
K-12th grade teachers and special education teachers will incorporate the Accelerated Math program in their classrooms to promote math proficiency Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$10300Title I Schoolwide
All Teaching Staff
Activity - Accelerated Math Instructor TrainingActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Staff development for teachers using Accelerated Math program. Schools: All Schools
Professiona l Learning
Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$2450Title II Part A
School Administrati on, Math Commitee
Activity - SAT Math Prep CourseActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Students will be required to take an SAT prep course in math, in the trimester prior to ACT testing. Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$0No Funding Required
High School Math Committee, High School Administrati on
Activity - Tracking sheets/re-assessmentsActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Teachers will analyze monthly math assessment data to determine the 3-4 objectives that resulted in the lowest percent proficient to re-teach and track in the following month's remediation sessions. Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$0No Funding Required
teaching staff and administrati on
Activity - Monthly AssessmentsActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
2015-2016 District Improvement Plan Madison Academy
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(shared) Strategy 2: Title-I Teaching Staff/At risk services - A Title-I teacher will be available to assist k-2 students with reading and math instruction.A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 3-5 students with reading and math instruction.A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 6-8 students with reading and math instruction.A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 9-12 students with reading and math instruction. An at risk teacher will service our at risk 9-12 population. Research Cited: U.S. Department of Education, "Promising Results, Continuing Challenges: The Final Report of the National Assessment of Title I." Washington, D.C.: Author (1999).

Heid, C. and A. Webber, "School-Level Implementation of Standards-Based Reform: Findings from the Follow-up Public School Survey on Education Reform." Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education (January 2004). Tier:
Students will be assessed on the required pacing guide objectives at months end to determine proficiency (60.1). Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Monitor09/01/201506/17/2016$0No Funding Required
teaching staff and admin
Activity - Title-I Teaching Staff/At risk servicesActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
A Title-I teacher will be available to assist k-2 students with reading and math instruction.A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 3-5 students with reading and math instruction.A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 6-8 students with reading and math instruction.A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 9-12 students with reading and math instruction. An at risk teacher will service our at risk 9-12 population. Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Tier 2Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$236555Title I Schoolwide , Section 31a, Title I Part A
Title-I Teaching Staff, AtRisk Teaching Staff, Administrati on
Activity - My Foundations LabActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
My Foundations Lab will be used as a remediation tool for all at-risk students within the RtI program. Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Tier 2Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$1000Title I Part A
Administrati on, RtI Teaching Staff
Activity - RtI Supplies and ManipulativesActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
RtI will use manipulatives and testing materials to increase student achievement. Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Tier 2Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$4000Title I Schoolwide
Administrati on, RtI Teaching Staff
2015-2016 District Improvement Plan Madison Academy
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Strategy 3: Formative Assessment - Instructional staff in grades K-8 will implement various assessment strategies to increase proficiency in math Research Cited: Transformative Assessment by James Popham Tier: Tier 1
(shared) Strategy 1: Math Remediation Class - K-12 staff will mandate Math remediation classes for all students who are performing at or below the 10th percentile on Global Scholars/Accuplacer Math assessment. Research Cited: Carol AnnTomlinson, (2010)"Leading and Managing A Differentiated Classroom"

Heinecke, W. F., Milman, N. B., Washington, L. A., Blasi, L. (2002) New Directions in the Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Educational Technology. Computers in the Schools, v18 n2 p97-110.

Jacobs, K. L. (2005). Investigation of interactive online visual tools for the learning of mathematics. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 36: 7, 761-768.

McTighe, Jay & Ferrara, Steven. (1998). Assessing Learning in the Classroom. National Education Association. Washington, DC.
Activity - Accuplacer AssessmentActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Students will take the ACCUPLACER assessment twice a year. This assessment, which was created by the College Board, will display where our students are currently performing (not proficient, limited proficiency, or proficient) based on the college readiness standards. Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$0No Funding Required
admin and testing/data coordinator
Activity - Chrome Book Class setActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Students will have the ability to use chrome books to take online assessments (Global Scholars, M-Step, Accuplacer, classroom assessments, monthly assessments, ect.) to measure academic growth, objective mastery and proficiency. Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Getting Ready
09/01/201506/30/2016$14000Title I Schoolwide
testing coordinator and admin
Measurable Objective 2: A total of 280 Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth grade students will collaborate to increase the school NPR average NPR by 5%tile points in Mathematics by 06/30/2016 as measured by Global Scholars Math test.
2015-2016 District Improvement Plan Madison Academy
Madison AcademyPage 6 © 2015 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.

NACOL Research Committee. (2007). NACOL Effectiveness of K-12 Online Learning, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/VSresearch-summary.pdf

National Mathematics Advisory Panel. (2008). Foundations for Success: The Final Report of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel. U.S. Department of Education: Washington, DC.

National Research Council. (2001). Improving Mathematics Education: Resources for Decision Making. Committee on Decisions that Count, Steve Leinwand and Gail Burrill (Eds.). Mathematical Sciences Education Board, Center for Education, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education. Washington, DC: National Academy Press.

Schacter, John. (1999). The Impact of Education Technology on Student Achievement: What the most Current Research Has to Say. Milken Exchange on Education Technology: Santa Monica, CA.

SEG Research. (2008). Understanding Multimedia Learning: Integrating multimedia in the K-12 classroom. New Hope, PA.

Smith, David A. (2002). How People Learn... Mathematics. Proceedings of the International Conference on the Teaching of Mathematics. Crete, Greece. Tier: Activity - Accelerated MathActivity Type TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
K-12th grade teachers and special education teachers will incorporate the Accelerated Math program in their classrooms to promote math proficiency Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$10300Title I Schoolwide
All Teaching Staff
Activity - Accelerated Math Instructor TrainingActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Staff development for teachers using Accelerated Math program. Schools: All Schools
Professiona l Learning
Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$2450Title II Part A
School Administrati on, Math Commitee
Activity - SAT Math Prep CourseActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
2015-2016 District Improvement Plan Madison Academy
Madison AcademyPage 7 © 2015 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
(shared) Strategy 2: Title-I Teaching Staff/At risk services - A Title-I teacher will be available to assist k-2 students with reading and math instruction.A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 3-5 students with reading and math instruction.A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 6-8 students with reading and math instruction.A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 9-12 students with reading and math instruction. An at risk teacher will service our at risk 9-12 population. Research Cited: U.S. Department of Education, "Promising Results, Continuing Challenges: The Final Report of the National Assessment of Title I." Washington, D.C.: Author (1999).

Heid, C. and A. Webber, "School-Level Implementation of Standards-Based Reform: Findings from the Follow-up Public School Survey on Education Reform." Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education (January 2004). Tier:
Students will be required to take an SAT prep course in math, in the trimester prior to ACT testing. Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$0No Funding Required
High School Math Committee, High School Administrati on
Activity - Tracking sheets/re-assessmentsActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Teachers will analyze monthly math assessment data to determine the 3-4 objectives that resulted in the lowest percent proficient to re-teach and track in the following month's remediation sessions. Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$0No Funding Required
teaching staff and administrati on
Activity - Monthly AssessmentsActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Students will be assessed on the required pacing guide objectives at months end to determine proficiency (60.1). Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Monitor09/01/201506/17/2016$0No Funding Required
teaching staff and admin
Activity - Title-I Teaching Staff/At risk servicesActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
2015-2016 District Improvement Plan Madison Academy
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Goal 2: Students will demonstrate an increase in reading/ELA scores.

(shared) Strategy 1: RIGOR/Improvement of Instruction - Instructional staff in grades K-12 will use RIGOR strategies in the teaching of reading. Research Cited: Barbara Blackburn, (2012) "Rigor is not a four letter word" Tier:
A Title-I teacher will be available to assist k-2 students with reading and math instruction.A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 3-5 students with reading and math instruction.A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 6-8 students with reading and math instruction.A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 9-12 students with reading and math instruction. An at risk teacher will service our at risk 9-12 population. Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Tier 2Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$236555Section 31a, Title I Schoolwide , Title I Part A
Title-I Teaching Staff, AtRisk Teaching Staff, Administrati on
Activity - My Foundations LabActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
My Foundations Lab will be used as a remediation tool for all at-risk students within the RtI program. Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Tier 2Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$1000Title I Part A
Administrati on, RtI Teaching Staff
Activity - RtI Supplies and ManipulativesActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
RtI will use manipulatives and testing materials to increase student achievement. Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Tier 2Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$4000Title I Schoolwide
Administrati on, RtI Teaching Staff
Measurable Objective 1: A 5% increase of Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth grade students will demonstrate a proficiency at or above grade level in English Language Arts by 06/17/2016 as measured by Accuplacer and Michigan Standardized Assessments.
Activity - Professional DevelopmentActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
2015-2016 District Improvement Plan Madison Academy
Madison AcademyPage 9 © 2015 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
(shared) Strategy 2: Title-I Teaching Staff/At risk services - A Title-I teacher will be available to assist k-2 students with reading and math instruction. A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 3-5 students with reading and math instruction. A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 6-8 students with reading and math instruction. A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 9-12 students with reading and math instruction. An at risk teacher will service our at risk 9-12 population. Research Cited: U.S. Department of Education, "Promising Results, Continuing Challenges: The Final Report of the National Assessment of Title I." Washington, D.C.: Author (1999).

Heid, C. and A. Webber, "School-Level Implementation of Standards-Based Reform: Findings from the Follow-up Public School Survey on Education Reform." Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education (January 2004). Tier:
(shared) Strategy 3: Reading Remediation - Reading remediation will be mandated in grade k-8 for all students who are performing at or below the 10th percentile on the Global Scholars Reading Assessment. Research Cited: Teaching Reading as a Thinking Process
All staff will take part in professional development for RIGOR strategies using Educational Impact, county wide PD, in house PLCs and Book Study. Schools: All Schools
Professiona l Learning
09/02/201406/30/2015$6237Title II Part A
School Administrati on, All Teaching Staff
Activity - TRG Professional DevelopmentActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Staff will attend 4 days of training on the Common Core, Effective Student Engagement, Best Practices, and Data Driven Instruction. Schools: All Schools
Professiona l Learning
09/02/201408/31/2015$4500Title II Part A
All staff
Activity - Title-I Teaching Staff/At risk servicesActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
A Title-I teacher will be available to assist k-2 students with reading and math instruction. A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 3-5 students with reading and math instruction. A TitleI teacher will be available to assist 6-8 students with reading and math instruction. A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 9-12 students with reading and math instruction. An at risk teacher will service our at risk 9-12 population. Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Monitor09/02/201406/05/2015$210000Title I Schoolwide
Administrati on, Title-I Teaching Staff/At risk services
2015-2016 District Improvement Plan Madison Academy
Madison AcademyPage 10 © 2015 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
By:Russell G. Stauffer Tier: Tier 1 Activity - Accelerated Reading ProgramActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Accelerated Reader will be implemented to increase reading proficiency. Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$6500Title I Schoolwide
Instructiona l staff and admin
Activity - Library CollectionActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Books will be purchased to create a leveled library Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$5000Title I Schoolwide
administrati on
Activity - Monthly AssessmentsActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Students will be assessed on the required reading pacing guide objectives at months end to determine proficiency (60.1) Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Evaluate09/01/201506/30/2016$0No Funding Required
general ed teaching staff
Activity - Tracking Sheets/Re-assessmentsActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Teachers will analyze monthly assessments data to determine the 3-4 objectives that resulted in the lowest percent proficient to reteach and track in the following month's remediating sessions. Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$0No Funding Required
General ed teaching staff and administrati on
Activity - SAT ELA/Reading Prep CoursesActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
9th, 10th and 11th grade students will be required to take an SAT prep course in reading, in the trimester prior to SAT testing. Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$0No Funding Required
ELA committee, teaching staff, and administrati on
2015-2016 District Improvement Plan Madison Academy
Madison AcademyPage 11 © 2015 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
Strategy 4: Accuplacer Assessment - Students will take the Accuplacer assessment twice a year. This assessment, which was created by the college board, will display where our students are currently performing based on the college readiness standards. Research Cited: (2011). Catalog of Research Reports. New York, NY: College Board. http://research.collegeboard.org/publications/content/2012/05/catalog-researchreports Tier: Tier 1
Strategy 1: Formative Assessment - Instructional staff in grades K-12 will implement various formative assessment strategies to increase proficiency in reading comprehension. Research Cited: Laura Greenstein, "What Teachers Really Need to Know About Formative Assessment"

Dylan William, "Changing Classroom Practice" Educational Leadership, December 2007/January 2008/ Volume 65/ number 4/ Informative assessment pages 36-42


Tier:
Activity - Accuplacer AssessmentActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Students in grades 9-12 will complete the Accuplacer Assessment in reading twice a year to measure progress. Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$6500Title I Schoolwide
Title I teaching Staff and administrati on
Measurable Objective 2: A total of 280 Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth grade students will collaborate to increase the school average NPR by 5%tile points in Reading by 06/30/2016 as measured by Global Scholars.
Activity - STAR ReadingActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
STAR Reader will be used to provide a tool for formative assessment in reading in grades K-8. Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Evaluate09/02/201406/05/2015$7000Title I Schoolwide
School Administrati on, Teaching Staff
Activity - DibelsActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
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(shared) Strategy 2: RIGOR/Improvement of Instruction - Instructional staff in grades K-12 will use RIGOR strategies in the teaching of reading. Research Cited: Barbara Blackburn, (2012) "Rigor is not a four letter word" Tier:
(shared) Strategy 3: Title-I Teaching Staff/At risk services - A Title-I teacher will be available to assist k-2 students with reading and math instruction. A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 3-5 students with reading and math instruction. A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 6-8 students with reading and math instruction. A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 9-12 students with reading and math instruction. An at risk teacher will service our at risk 9-12 population. Research Cited: U.S. Department of Education, "Promising Results, Continuing Challenges: The Final Report of the National Assessment of Title I." Washington, D.C.:
K-6 students will use Dibels to assess learning. Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Evaluate09/02/201406/05/2015$2500Title I Schoolwide
School Administrati on, Teaching Staff
Activity - Chrome Books Classroom setsActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Students will have the ability to use chrome books to take online assessments Global Scholars, M-Step, Accuplacer, Classroom assessments, monthly assessments, ect. ) to measure academic growth, objective mastery, and proficiency. Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Tier 109/01/201506/30/2016$28000Title I Schoolwide
admin, data/asses sment coordinator, classroom teachers
Activity - Professional DevelopmentActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
All staff will take part in professional development for RIGOR strategies using Educational Impact, county wide PD, in house PLCs and Book Study. Schools: All Schools
Professiona l Learning
09/02/201406/30/2015$6237Title II Part A
School Administrati on, All Teaching Staff
Activity - TRG Professional DevelopmentActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Staff will attend 4 days of training on the Common Core, Effective Student Engagement, Best Practices, and Data Driven Instruction. Schools: All Schools
Professiona l Learning
09/02/201408/31/2015$4500Title II Part A
All staff
2015-2016 District Improvement Plan Madison Academy
Madison AcademyPage 13 © 2015 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
Author (1999).

Heid, C. and A. Webber, "School-Level Implementation of Standards-Based Reform: Findings from the Follow-up Public School Survey on Education Reform." Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education (January 2004). Tier:
(shared) Strategy 4: Reading Remediation - Reading remediation will be mandated in grade k-8 for all students who are performing at or below the 10th percentile on the Global Scholars Reading Assessment. Research Cited: Teaching Reading as a Thinking Process By:Russell G. Stauffer Tier: Tier 1
Activity - Title-I Teaching Staff/At risk servicesActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
A Title-I teacher will be available to assist k-2 students with reading and math instruction. A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 3-5 students with reading and math instruction. A TitleI teacher will be available to assist 6-8 students with reading and math instruction. A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 9-12 students with reading and math instruction. An at risk teacher will service our at risk 9-12 population. Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Monitor09/02/201406/05/2015$210000Title I Schoolwide
Administrati on, Title-I Teaching Staff/At risk services
Activity - Accelerated Reading ProgramActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Accelerated Reader will be implemented to increase reading proficiency. Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$6500Title I Schoolwide
Instructiona l staff and admin
Activity - Library CollectionActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Books will be purchased to create a leveled library Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$5000Title I Schoolwide
administrati on
2015-2016 District Improvement Plan Madison Academy
Madison AcademyPage 14 © 2015 Advance Education, Inc. All rights reserved unless otherwise granted by written agreement.
Goal 3: All students will show increased classroom productivity.

Strategy 1: Guidance Counselor/Social Worker - Students will have access to a Guidance Counselor/Social Worker to meet academic and social/emotional needs of the struggling individual. Research Cited: Why Guidance Counseling Needs to Change. Johnson, Jean, Rochkind, Jon & Ott, Amber. Educational Leadership, April 2010 67:7, pp74-79 Reid, W. J., Kenaley, B. D., & Colvin, J. (2004). Do some interventions work better than others? A review of comparative social work experiments. Social Work Research, 28 (2), 71-81 Gorey, K. M., Thyer, B. A., & Pawluck, D. E. (1998). Differential effectiveness of prevalent social work
Activity - Monthly AssessmentsActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Students will be assessed on the required reading pacing guide objectives at months end to determine proficiency (60.1) Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Evaluate09/01/201506/30/2016$0No Funding Required
general ed teaching staff
Activity - Tracking Sheets/Re-assessmentsActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Teachers will analyze monthly assessments data to determine the 3-4 objectives that resulted in the lowest percent proficient to reteach and track in the following month's remediating sessions. Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$0No Funding Required
General ed teaching staff and administrati on
Activity - SAT ELA/Reading Prep CoursesActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
9th, 10th and 11th grade students will be required to take an SAT prep course in reading, in the trimester prior to SAT testing. Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$0No Funding Required
ELA committee, teaching staff, and administrati on
Measurable Objective 1: 75% of Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth grade students will demonstrate a behavior of time on task and productivity in Reading and in Mathematics by 06/30/2016 as measured by student engagement, discipline entries, and district assessment scores..
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practice models: A meta analysis. Social Work, 43 (3), 269-278 Grenier, A. M., & Gorey, K. M. (1998). The effectiveness of social work with older people and their families: A meta analysis of conference proceedings. Social Work Research, 22 (1), 60 64.Reid, W. J. (1997). Evaluating the dodo's verdict: Do all interventions have equivalent outcomes? Social Work Research, 21(1), 5 de Smidt, G. A., & Gorey, K. M. (1997). Unpublished social work research: Systematic replication of a recent meta analysis of published intervention effectiveness research. Gorey, K. M. (1996). Effectiveness of social work intervention research: Internal versus external evaluations. Social Work Research Macdonald, G. M., Sheldon, B., Gillespie, J. (1992). Contemporary studies of the effectiveness of social work. British Journal of Social Work Tier: Activity - ACT EXPLORE/PLAN AssessmentActivity Type TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned Source Of Funding Staff Responsibl e All students in grade 8 and 9 will complete the EXPLORE Assessment and students in grade 10 will complete the ACT PLAN Assessment. Schools: All Schools MaterialsMonitor03/02/201504/30/2015$2400Title I Schoolwide , Title I Part A School Administrati on, Guidance Counselor/ Social Worker, Staff Proctors Activity - Student AppointmentsActivity Type TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned Source Of Funding Staff Responsibl e Students will have access to a guidance counselor/social worker to meet academic and social/emoational needs of struggling individuals. Schools: All Schools Academic Support Program Monitor09/02/201406/05/2015$46000Section 31aGuidance Counselor/ Social Worker Activity - PSAT AssessmentActivity Type TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned Source Of Funding Staff Responsibl e All students in grade 9 & 10 will complete the PSAT assessment Schools: All Schools Academic Support Program Tier 1Getting Ready 09/01/201506/29/2016$9000Title I Schoolwide Administrati on, Guidance Counselor, testing coordinator
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Strategy 2: Behavior Interventionist - The behavior interventionist will be available to students, parents, and administration to decreases problematic behaviors and increase productivity and a positive school culture. Research Cited: PBIS.org Tier: Tier 1 Activity - Summer School ProgramActivity Type TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned Source Of Funding Staff Responsibl e Summer School will be made available to assist students with academic achievement. Schools: All Schools Academic Support Program Tier 1Implement06/01/201608/30/2016$50000Section 31aBehavior Intervention ist, summer school Staff, Administrati on Activity - Anti-Bully ConventionActivity Type TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned Source Of Funding Staff Responsibl e The behavioral interventionist will implement and oversee an anti-bully program for the entire community, as well as the student population. The program will involve ideas, techniques, and strategies to help prevent bullying in schools, especially Madison Academy. Schools: All Schools Behavioral Support Program Getting Ready 06/01/201609/01/2016$1000General Fund Behavior Intervention ist, School Administrati on Activity - Behavior InterventionistActivity Type TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned Source Of Funding Staff Responsibl e Behavioral interventionist will hold individual and group meting to prevent and deter behavioral issues. Schools: All Schools Behavioral Support Program Monitor09/02/201406/30/2015$85000Section 31aBehavior Intervention ist, School Administrati on Activity - Behavior InterventionistActivity Type TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned Source Of Funding Staff Responsibl e A behavioral Interventionist will be available to students, parents, and administration to decreases problematic behaviors and increase productivity and create a positive school culture. Schools: All Schools Behavioral Support Program Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$100000General Fund administrati on
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Strategy 3: Online classes - Struggling high school students will have the opportunity to take online classes to advance their high school academics and recover credits.
Research Cited: Carol Ann Tomlinson "Leading and Managing Differentiated Classroom" Tier: Tier 1
Strategy 4: In school security - Security personnel will ensure the safety of the student population and school grounds on a daily basis to provide the opportunity for all to be successful in the classroom. Tier: Tier 1
Activity - After School ProgramActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Madison Academy will offer an after school program for students k-8 to enhance the educational experience, provide a safe and supervised environment, academic assistance, and the promotion of personal and social skills. Schools: All Schools
Behavioral Support Program, Academic Support Program
Tier 1Getting Ready
06/01/201609/01/2016$65000Title I Schoolwide
Behavioral Intervention ist and after school staff
Activity - Attendance InterventionActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Students will meet on a regular basis for truancy and tardy intervention based on being identified as a students with at-risk attendance behavior patterns. Students work with staff to selfmonitor, set realistic goals, and read and analyze applicable research regarding the importance of attendance. Schools: All Schools
Behavioral Support Program, Academic Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$0No Funding Required
truancy officer, administrati on, and behavior intervionist
Activity - Online ClassesActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
High school staff will oversee the implementation and success of the students enrolled in online classes. Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$5000Title I Schoolwide
High School Administrati on, Teaching Staff
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Goal 4: All students will increase proficiency in writing.

Strategy 1: Writing Prompts - Instructional staff in grades K-8 will implement writing prompts and score using rubrics to measure student writing growth. Research Cited: http://teachingasleadership.org/sites/default/files/Related-Readings/IPD_Ch2_2011.pdf Student Assessment: Measuring Progress Toward Your Goals Tier: Tier 1
Strategy 1: College Prep. Writing - Students in Grade 12 will attend college Prep class to prepare them for college acceptance. Research Cited: Axelrod, Rise B. and Charles R. Cooper. Reading Critically, Writing Well: A Reader and Guide. New York: St. Martin’s Press, 1987.

Escholz, Paul and Alfred Rosa. Subjects / Strategies: A Writer’s Reader. Boston: Bedford/St.
Activity - In school securityActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Security personnel will ensure the safety of the student population and school grounds on a daily basis to provide the opportunity for all to be successful in the classroom. Schools: All Schools
OtherTier 1Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$35500Section 31aSecurity Personnel, Administrati on
Measurable Objective 1: A 35% increase of Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth grade students will demonstrate a proficiency in writing in English Language Arts by 06/17/2016 as measured by either a 3 or a 4 on the school-wide writing rubrics..
Activity - School Wide Writing PromptsActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Teachers will administer three school wide writing prompts and one baseline writing prompt throughout the year and measure student growth. Schools: All Schools
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$250Title I Schoolwide
School administrati on and teaching staff
Measurable Objective 2: A 5% increase of Eleventh grade students will demonstrate a proficiency at or above grade level in writing in English Language Arts by 06/17/2016 as measured by Michigan Standardized Assessment.
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Martin’s Press, 2005.

Hacker, Diana. The Bedford Handbook: Sixth Edition. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2002.

Kennedy, X. J., Dorothy M. Kennedy, and Jane E. Aaron. The Bedford Reader. Sixth Edition.

Bedford/St. Martin’s: Boston. 1997.

Sebranek, Patrick, Dave Kemper, and Verne Meyer. Writers INC: A Student Handbook for Writing

and Learning. Wilmington, Massachusetts: Write Source, 2005.
Tier: Tier 1
Strategy 2: Communications - Students 9-12 can elect to take communications to improve their writing and oral language skills. Research Cited: Axelrod, Rise B. and Charles R. Cooper. Reading Critically, Writing Well: A Reader and Guide. New York: St. Martin’s Press, 1987. Escholz, Paul and Alfred Rosa. Subjects / Strategies: A Writer’s Reader. Boston: Bedford/St.

Martin’s Press, 2005.

Hacker, Diana. The Bedford Handbook: Sixth Edition. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2002.

Kennedy, X. J., Dorothy M. Kennedy, and Jane E. Aaron. The Bedford Reader. Sixth Edition.

Bedford/St. Martin’s: Boston. 1997.
Activity - College Prep WritingActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Students in Grade 12 will attend college Prep class to prepare them for college acceptance.. Schools: Madison Academy - High School
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$0No Funding Required
Administrati on and Teaching Staff ELA committee
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Sebranek, Patrick, Dave Kemper, and Verne Meyer. Writers INC: A Student Handbook for Writing

and Learning. Wilmington, Massachusetts: Write Source, 2005.
Tier: Activity - CommunicationsActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Source Of Funding
Staff Responsibl e
Students 9-12 can elect to take communications to improve their writing and oral language skills. Schools: Madison Academy - High School
Academic Support Program
Implement09/01/201506/17/2016$0No Funding Required
Administrati on and Teaching Staff
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Activity Summary by Funding Source

Below is a breakdown of your activities by funding source

General Fund
No Funding Required
Activity NameActivity DescriptionActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Staff Responsibl e
Anti-Bully ConventionThe behavioral interventionist will implement and oversee an anti-bully program for the entire community, as well as the student population. The program will involve ideas, techniques, and strategies to help prevent bullying in schools, especially Madison Academy.
Behavioral Support Program
Getting Ready
06/01/201609/01/2016$1000Behavior Intervention ist, School Administrati on
Behavior InterventionistA behavioral Interventionist will be available to students, parents, and administration to decreases problematic behaviors and increase productivity and create a positive school culture.
Behavioral Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$100000administrati on
Activity NameActivity DescriptionActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Staff Responsibl e
SAT ELA/Reading Prep Courses
9th, 10th and 11th grade students will be required to take an SAT prep course in reading, in the trimester prior to SAT testing.
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$0ELA committee, teaching staff, and administrati on
CommunicationsStudents 9-12 can elect to take communications to improve their writing and oral language skills.
Academic Support Program
Implement09/01/201506/17/2016$0Administrati on and Teaching Staff
Monthly AssessmentsStudents will be assessed on the required reading pacing guide objectives at months end to determine proficiency (60.1)
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Evaluate09/01/201506/30/2016$0general ed teaching staff
College Prep WritingStudents in Grade 12 will attend college Prep class to prepare them for college acceptance..
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$0Administrati on and Teaching Staff ELA committee
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Title I Part A
Attendance InterventionStudents will meet on a regular basis for truancy and tardy intervention based on being identified as a students with at-risk attendance behavior patterns. Students work with staff to self-monitor, set realistic goals, and read and analyze applicable research regarding the importance of attendance.
Behavioral Support Program, Academic Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$0truancy officer, administrati on, and behavior intervionist
Monthly AssessmentsStudents will be assessed on the required pacing guide objectives at months end to determine proficiency (60.1).
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Monitor09/01/201506/17/2016$0teaching staff and admin
Tracking Sheets/Reassessments
Teachers will analyze monthly assessments data to determine the 3-4 objectives that resulted in the lowest percent proficient to reteach and track in the following month's remediating sessions.
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$0General ed teaching staff and administrati on
Tracking sheets/reassessments
Teachers will analyze monthly math assessment data to determine the 3-4 objectives that resulted in the lowest percent proficient to re-teach and track in the following month's remediation sessions.
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$0teaching staff and administrati on
Accuplacer AssessmentStudents will take the ACCUPLACER assessment twice a year. This assessment, which was created by the College Board, will display where our students are currently performing (not proficient, limited proficiency, or proficient) based on the college readiness standards.
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$0admin and testing/data coordinator
SAT Math Prep CourseStudents will be required to take an SAT prep course in math, in the trimester prior to ACT testing.
Academic Support Program
Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$0High School Math Committee, High School Administrati on
Activity NameActivity DescriptionActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Staff Responsibl e
ACT EXPLORE/PLAN Assessment
All students in grade 8 and 9 will complete the EXPLORE Assessment and students in grade 10 will complete the ACT PLAN Assessment.
MaterialsMonitor03/02/201504/30/2015$1900School Administrati on, Guidance Counselor/ Social Worker, Staff Proctors
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Section 31a
My Foundations LabMy Foundations Lab will be used as a remediation tool for all at-risk students within the RtI program.
Academic Support Program
Tier 2Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$1000Administrati on, RtI Teaching Staff
Title-I Teaching Staff/At risk services
A Title-I teacher will be available to assist k-2 students with reading and math instruction.A TitleI teacher will be available to assist 3-5 students with reading and math instruction.A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 6-8 students with reading and math instruction.A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 9-12 students with reading and math instruction. An at risk teacher will service our at risk 9-12 population.
Academic Support Program
Tier 2Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$47311Title-I Teaching Staff, AtRisk Teaching Staff, Administrati on
Activity NameActivity DescriptionActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Staff Responsibl e
Behavior InterventionistBehavioral interventionist will hold individual and group meting to prevent and deter behavioral issues.
Behavioral Support Program
Monitor09/02/201406/30/2015$85000Behavior Intervention ist, School Administrati on
Student AppointmentsStudents will have access to a guidance counselor/social worker to meet academic and social/emoational needs of struggling individuals.
Academic Support Program
Monitor09/02/201406/05/2015$46000Guidance Counselor/ Social Worker
Summer School Program
Summer School will be made available to assist students with academic achievement.
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Implement06/01/201608/30/2016$50000Behavior Intervention ist, summer school Staff, Administrati on
Title-I Teaching Staff/At risk services
A Title-I teacher will be available to assist k-2 students with reading and math instruction.A TitleI teacher will be available to assist 3-5 students with reading and math instruction.A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 6-8 students with reading and math instruction.A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 9-12 students with reading and math instruction. An at risk teacher will service our at risk 9-12 population.
Academic Support Program
Tier 2Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$47311Title-I Teaching Staff, AtRisk Teaching Staff, Administrati on
In school securitySecurity personnel will ensure the safety of the student population and school grounds on a daily basis to provide the opportunity for all to be successful in the classroom.
OtherTier 1Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$35500Security Personnel, Administrati on
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Title II Part A
Title I Schoolwide
Activity NameActivity DescriptionActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Staff Responsibl e
Professional Development
All staff will take part in professional development for RIGOR strategies using Educational Impact, county wide PD, in house PLCs and Book Study.
Professiona l Learning
09/02/201406/30/2015$6237School Administrati on, All Teaching Staff
TRG Professional Development
Staff will attend 4 days of training on the Common Core, Effective Student Engagement, Best Practices, and Data Driven Instruction.
Professiona l Learning
09/02/201408/31/2015$4500All staff
Accelerated Math Instructor Training
Staff development for teachers using Accelerated Math program.
Professiona l Learning
Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$2450School Administrati on, Math Commitee
Activity NameActivity DescriptionActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Staff Responsibl e
Online ClassesHigh school staff will oversee the implementation and success of the students enrolled in online classes.
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$5000High School Administrati on, Teaching Staff
Title-I Teaching Staff/At risk services
A Title-I teacher will be available to assist k-2 students with reading and math instruction. A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 3-5 students with reading and math instruction. A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 6-8 students with reading and math instruction. A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 9-12 students with reading and math instruction. An at risk teacher will service our at risk 9-12 population.
Academic Support Program
Monitor09/02/201406/05/2015$210000Administrati on, Title-I Teaching Staff/At risk services
Accelerated MathK-12th grade teachers and special education teachers will incorporate the Accelerated Math program in their classrooms to promote math proficiency
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$10300All Teaching Staff
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Title-I Teaching Staff/At risk services
A Title-I teacher will be available to assist k-2 students with reading and math instruction.A TitleI teacher will be available to assist 3-5 students with reading and math instruction.A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 6-8 students with reading and math instruction.A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 9-12 students with reading and math instruction. An at risk teacher will service our at risk 9-12 population.
Academic Support Program
Tier 2Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$141933Title-I Teaching Staff, AtRisk Teaching Staff, Administrati on
Chrome Books Classroom sets
Students will have the ability to use chrome books to take online assessments Global Scholars, MStep, Accuplacer, Classroom assessments, monthly assessments, ect. ) to measure academic growth, objective mastery, and proficiency.
Academic Support Program
Tier 109/01/201506/30/2016$28000admin, data/asses sment coordinator, classroom teachers
Chrome Book Class setStudents will have the ability to use chrome books to take online assessments (Global Scholars, MStep, Accuplacer, classroom assessments, monthly assessments, ect.) to measure academic growth, objective mastery and proficiency.
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Getting Ready
09/01/201506/30/2016$14000testing coordinator and admin
After School ProgramMadison Academy will offer an after school program for students k-8 to enhance the educational experience, provide a safe and supervised environment, academic assistance, and the promotion of personal and social skills.
Behavioral Support Program, Academic Support Program
Tier 1Getting Ready
06/01/201609/01/2016$65000Behavioral Intervention ist and after school staff
PSAT AssessmentAll students in grade 9 & 10 will complete the PSAT assessment
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Getting Ready
09/01/201506/29/2016$9000Administrati on, Guidance Counselor, testing coordinator
RtI Supplies and Manipulatives
RtI will use manipulatives and testing materials to increase student achievement.
Academic Support Program
Tier 2Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$4000Administrati on, RtI Teaching Staff
Library CollectionBooks will be purchased to create a leveled libraryAcademic Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$5000administrati on
Accuplacer AssessmentStudents in grades 9-12 will complete the Accuplacer Assessment in reading twice a year to measure progress.
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$6500Title I teaching Staff and administrati on
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ACT EXPLORE/PLAN Assessment
All students in grade 8 and 9 will complete the EXPLORE Assessment and students in grade 10 will complete the ACT PLAN Assessment.
MaterialsMonitor03/02/201504/30/2015$500School Administrati on, Guidance Counselor/ Social Worker, Staff Proctors DibelsK-6 students will use Dibels to assess learning.Academic Support Program Evaluate09/02/201406/05/2015$2500School Administrati on, Teaching Staff School Wide Writing Prompts Teachers will administer three school wide writing prompts and one baseline writing prompt throughout the year and measure student growth. Academic Support Program Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$250School administrati on and teaching staff Accelerated Reading Program Accelerated Reader will be implemented to increase reading proficiency. Academic Support Program Tier 1Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$6500Instructiona l staff and admin STAR ReadingSTAR Reader will be used to provide a tool for formative assessment in reading in grades K-8. Academic Support Program Evaluate09/02/201406/05/2015$7000School Administrati on, Teaching Staff
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Activity Summary by School

Below is a breakdown of activity by school.

All Schools Activity NameActivity DescriptionActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Staff Responsibl e
Accelerated MathK-12th grade teachers and special education teachers will incorporate the Accelerated Math program in their classrooms to promote math proficiency
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$10300All Teaching Staff
Accelerated Math Instructor Training
Staff development for teachers using Accelerated Math program.
Professiona l Learning
Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$2450School Administrati on, Math Commitee
SAT Math Prep CourseStudents will be required to take an SAT prep course in math, in the trimester prior to ACT testing.
Academic Support Program
Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$0High School Math Committee, High School Administrati on
STAR ReadingSTAR Reader will be used to provide a tool for formative assessment in reading in grades K-8.
Academic Support Program
Evaluate09/02/201406/05/2015$7000School Administrati on, Teaching Staff
DibelsK-6 students will use Dibels to assess learning.Academic Support Program
Evaluate09/02/201406/05/2015$2500School Administrati on, Teaching Staff
Professional Development
All staff will take part in professional development for RIGOR strategies using Educational Impact, county wide PD, in house PLCs and Book Study.
Professiona l Learning
09/02/201406/30/2015$6237School Administrati on, All Teaching Staff
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ACT EXPLORE/PLAN Assessment
All students in grade 8 and 9 will complete the EXPLORE Assessment and students in grade 10 will complete the ACT PLAN Assessment.
MaterialsMonitor03/02/201504/30/2015$2400School Administrati on, Guidance Counselor/ Social Worker, Staff Proctors
Student AppointmentsStudents will have access to a guidance counselor/social worker to meet academic and social/emoational needs of struggling individuals.
Academic Support Program
Monitor09/02/201406/05/2015$46000Guidance Counselor/ Social Worker
Summer School Program
Summer School will be made available to assist students with academic achievement.
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Implement06/01/201608/30/2016$50000Behavior Intervention ist, summer school Staff, Administrati on
Online ClassesHigh school staff will oversee the implementation and success of the students enrolled in online classes.
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$5000High School Administrati on, Teaching Staff
Title-I Teaching Staff/At risk services
A Title-I teacher will be available to assist k-2 students with reading and math instruction. A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 3-5 students with reading and math instruction. A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 6-8 students with reading and math instruction. A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 9-12 students with reading and math instruction. An at risk teacher will service our at risk 9-12 population.
Academic Support Program
Monitor09/02/201406/05/2015$210000Administrati on, Title-I Teaching Staff/At risk services
In school securitySecurity personnel will ensure the safety of the student population and school grounds on a daily basis to provide the opportunity for all to be successful in the classroom.
OtherTier 1Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$35500Security Personnel, Administrati on
Title-I Teaching Staff/At risk services
A Title-I teacher will be available to assist k-2 students with reading and math instruction.A TitleI teacher will be available to assist 3-5 students with reading and math instruction.A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 6-8 students with reading and math instruction.A Title-I teacher will be available to assist 9-12 students with reading and math instruction. An at risk teacher will service our at risk 9-12 population.
Academic Support Program
Tier 2Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$236555Title-I Teaching Staff, AtRisk Teaching Staff, Administrati on
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School Wide Writing Prompts
Teachers will administer three school wide writing prompts and one baseline writing prompt throughout the year and measure student growth.
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$250School administrati on and teaching staff
TRG Professional Development
Staff will attend 4 days of training on the Common Core, Effective Student Engagement, Best Practices, and Data Driven Instruction.
Professiona l Learning
09/02/201408/31/2015$4500All staff
My Foundations LabMy Foundations Lab will be used as a remediation tool for all at-risk students within the RtI program.
Academic Support Program
Tier 2Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$1000Administrati on, RtI Teaching Staff
RtI Supplies and Manipulatives
RtI will use manipulatives and testing materials to increase student achievement.
Academic Support Program
Tier 2Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$4000Administrati on, RtI Teaching Staff
Anti-Bully ConventionThe behavioral interventionist will implement and oversee an anti-bully program for the entire community, as well as the student population. The program will involve ideas, techniques, and strategies to help prevent bullying in schools, especially Madison Academy.
Behavioral Support Program
Getting Ready
06/01/201609/01/2016$1000Behavior Intervention ist, School Administrati on
Behavior InterventionistBehavioral interventionist will hold individual and group meting to prevent and deter behavioral issues.
Behavioral Support Program
Monitor09/02/201406/30/2015$85000Behavior Intervention ist, School Administrati on
Accelerated Reading Program
Accelerated Reader will be implemented to increase reading proficiency.
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$6500Instructiona l staff and admin
Library CollectionBooks will be purchased to create a leveled libraryAcademic Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$5000administrati on
Monthly AssessmentsStudents will be assessed on the required reading pacing guide objectives at months end to determine proficiency (60.1)
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Evaluate09/01/201506/30/2016$0general ed teaching staff
Tracking Sheets/Reassessments
Teachers will analyze monthly assessments data to determine the 3-4 objectives that resulted in the lowest percent proficient to reteach and track in the following month's remediating sessions.
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$0General ed teaching staff and administrati on
Chrome Books Classroom sets
Students will have the ability to use chrome books to take online assessments Global Scholars, MStep, Accuplacer, Classroom assessments, monthly assessments, ect. ) to measure academic growth, objective mastery, and proficiency.
Academic Support Program
Tier 109/01/201506/30/2016$28000admin, data/asses sment coordinator, classroom teachers
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Accuplacer AssessmentStudents in grades 9-12 will complete the Accuplacer Assessment in reading twice a year to measure progress.
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$6500Title I teaching Staff and administrati on
SAT ELA/Reading Prep Courses
9th, 10th and 11th grade students will be required to take an SAT prep course in reading, in the trimester prior to SAT testing.
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$0ELA committee, teaching staff, and administrati on
PSAT AssessmentAll students in grade 9 & 10 will complete the PSAT assessment
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Getting Ready
09/01/201506/29/2016$9000Administrati on, Guidance Counselor, testing coordinator
Behavior InterventionistA behavioral Interventionist will be available to students, parents, and administration to decreases problematic behaviors and increase productivity and create a positive school culture.
Behavioral Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$100000administrati on
After School ProgramMadison Academy will offer an after school program for students k-8 to enhance the educational experience, provide a safe and supervised environment, academic assistance, and the promotion of personal and social skills.
Behavioral Support Program, Academic Support Program
Tier 1Getting Ready
06/01/201609/01/2016$65000Behavioral Intervention ist and after school staff
Attendance InterventionStudents will meet on a regular basis for truancy and tardy intervention based on being identified as a students with at-risk attendance behavior patterns. Students work with staff to self-monitor, set realistic goals, and read and analyze applicable research regarding the importance of attendance.
Behavioral Support Program, Academic Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$0truancy officer, administrati on, and behavior intervionist
Tracking sheets/reassessments
Teachers will analyze monthly math assessment data to determine the 3-4 objectives that resulted in the lowest percent proficient to re-teach and track in the following month's remediation sessions.
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Monitor09/01/201506/30/2016$0teaching staff and administrati on
Monthly AssessmentsStudents will be assessed on the required pacing guide objectives at months end to determine proficiency (60.1).
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Monitor09/01/201506/17/2016$0teaching staff and admin
Accuplacer AssessmentStudents will take the ACCUPLACER assessment twice a year. This assessment, which was created by the College Board, will display where our students are currently performing (not proficient, limited proficiency, or proficient) based on the college readiness standards.
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$0admin and testing/data coordinator
2015-2016 District Improvement Plan Madison Academy
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Madison Academy - High School
Chrome Book Class setStudents will have the ability to use chrome books to take online assessments (Global Scholars, MStep, Accuplacer, classroom assessments, monthly assessments, ect.) to measure academic growth, objective mastery and proficiency.
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Getting Ready
09/01/201506/30/2016$14000testing coordinator and admin
Activity NameActivity DescriptionActivity Type
TierPhaseBegin DateEnd DateResource Assigned
Staff Responsibl e
CommunicationsStudents 9-12 can elect to take communications to improve their writing and oral language skills.
Academic Support Program
Implement09/01/201506/17/2016$0Administrati on and Teaching Staff
College Prep WritingStudents in Grade 12 will attend college Prep class to prepare them for college acceptance..
Academic Support Program
Tier 1Implement09/01/201506/30/2016$0Administrati on and Teaching Staff ELA committee
2015-2016 District Improvement Plan Madison Academy
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