Colorado's Unified Improvement Plan for Schools

West Elementary School UIP 2024-25

      
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  • Document icons and definitions

  • Priority Performance Challenges
  • Root Cause
  • Major Improvement Strategies
  • Action Steps
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Trend Direction

Executive Summary


Priority Performance Challenges Root Cause Major Improvement Strategies
  • Week Collective Efficacy
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  • Lack of Systems
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  • Model of Collective Responsibility
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  • Stagnant Growth in Math
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  • Lack of Consistency with programs, coaching, and supports
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  • Comprehensive Coaching and Planning
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    Improvement Plan Information


    Additional Information about the school


    West yesterday, today, and tomorrow...

    West Middle School has a long and storied history, dating back to 1924. It has been an integral part of the Westside Community and Old Colorado City for almost 100 years. The West Middle School offers comprehensive middle school programs with opportunities designed to meet the individual needs of middle-level students.

    We believe in the power of high expectations and take a "no excuses" approach to student achievement. Our school community is relentless in ensuring that all children have access to effective instructional strategies and challenging academic content. The staff continually strives to prepare children for the challenges of tomorrow. We believe that lifelong learners have excellent beginnings at West Middle School.

    Additionally, we offer programs for gifted learners, those for whom English is a second language. We have a broad range of activities, including art, music (choir, band, and orchestra), and physical education for all). Numerous before and after-school clubs and activities provide opportunities for students to participate academically, athletically, and socially.

    We achieve excellence by focusing on Ambitious Instruction, developing our collaborative staff, and engaging with our families. West's "small school atmosphere" is said to be "the best-kept secret on the Westside."


    Improvement Plan Information

    The school/district is submitting this improvement plan to satisfy requirements for (check all that apply):


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    Narrative on Data Analysis and Root Cause Identification


    Prior Year Targets

    Provide a summary of your progress in implementing the Major Improvement Strategies and if they had the intended effect on systems, adult actions, and student outcomes (e.g. targets).


    Based on your reflection and evaluation, provide a summary of the adjustments that you will make for this year's plan.

    Priority Performance Challenge and Associated Root Cause

    Priority Performance Challenge:  Week Collective Efficacy


    Root Cause: Lack of Systems

    The lack of systems to start the school year caused uncertainty and inconsistency with staff.

    Root Cause Category: Infrastructure (data, systems, identification)


    Priority Performance Challenge:  Stagnant Growth in Math

    Area of Focus: Math growth


    Root Cause: Lack of Consistency with programs, coaching, and supports

    Having a partnership with Instructional Empowerment consultants along with training in Text first planning, Eureka Math2, and Best First Instruction expectations placed many different expectations on staff. Learning how these programs and expectations intertwine was a barrier to the effectiveness of staff. In the upcoming year, staff will have more familiarity with these expectations and will be able to marry the goals and expectations to a higher level.

    Root Cause Category: Instruction

    Action and Progress Monitoring Plans

    Major Improvement Strategy and Action Plan

    Comprehensive Coaching and Planning

    Associated Root Causes:

    Lack of Consistency with programs, coaching, and supports: Having a partnership with Instructional Empowerment consultants along with training in Text first planning, Eureka Math2, and Best First Instruction expectations placed many different expectations on staff. Learning how these programs and expectations intertwine was a barrier to the effectiveness of staff. In the upcoming year, staff will have more familiarity with these expectations and will be able to marry the goals and expectations to a higher level.

    Implementation Benchmarks Associated with Major Improvement Strategy

    Benchmark Name Description Start/End/Repeats Key Personnel Status

    Action Steps Associated with Major Improvement Strategy

    Name Description Start/End Date Resource Key Personnel Status

    Model of Collective Responsibility

    Associated Root Causes:

    Lack of Systems: The lack of systems to start the school year caused uncertainty and inconsistency with staff.

    Implementation Benchmarks Associated with Major Improvement Strategy

    Benchmark Name Description Start/End/Repeats Key Personnel Status

    Action Steps Associated with Major Improvement Strategy

    Name Description Start/End Date Resource Key Personnel Status

    Progress Monitoring: Student Target Setting

    Priority Performance Challenge : Week Collective Efficacy

    Performance Indicator:

    Measures / Metrics:
    ANNUAL
    PERFORMANCE
    TARGETS
    2024-2025:
    2025-2026:

    INTERIM MEASURES FOR 2024-2025:

    Priority Performance Challenge : Stagnant Growth in Math

    Performance Indicator:

    Measures / Metrics:
    ANNUAL
    PERFORMANCE
    TARGETS
    2024-2025: Star: The on/above Grade level for Math grades 2-5 will increase 15% from 36%-51%
    2025-2026:

    INTERIM MEASURES FOR 2024-2025:

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