Colorado's Unified Improvement Plan for Schools

Pleasant View Middle School UIP 2024-25

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

Executive Summary


Priority Performance Challenges Root Cause Major Improvement Strategies
  • Increase Math Growth in grades 6-8 all sub groups
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  • Lack of student collaboration
  • Lack of Team collaboration
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  • Collaboration
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  • Increase ELA Growth in grades 6-8 all sub groups
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  • The lack of team collaboration
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  • Collaboration
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    Improvement Plan Information


    Additional Information about the school


    Pleasant View Middle School is located on the St. Charles Mesa in Pueblo County, Colorado. The school enrollment is 351 students 42.5% of the population white and and 53.8 % of the population Hispanic/Latino with 4% of the population other. The school focuses on two main objectives those being students safety and academic success. To accomplish these objectives it done in a TEAM effort. The philosophy of the TEAM is parents, guardians, teachers, administration and community. With the TEAM philosophy the school strives on providing a challenging, standards-based educational program preparing students for the success in high school and in the workforce. Creating an environment of educational excellence by offering a variety of instructional programs (PLTW, AP and CTE courses) to address the varied learning

    strengths of our population. The TEAM strives to build positive behavioral characteristics such as tolerance, integrity, cooperation and honesty, and encourage respect, ownership for actions for the individual difference that make each of us unique. As a TEAM we focus on providing a caring, nurturing environment in which all students can feel supported and safe, emotionally, intellectually, and physically.


    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.

    Current Performance

    Immediate Strategies for MATH / ELA Growth year one

    1. Differentiated Instruction: Tailor lessons to meet the diverse needs of your students. Use formative assessments to identify areas of strength and weakness, then adjust your instruction accordingly.
    2. Math / Reading Support Class: Implement a support class focused on foundational skills. This could include:
    • Small group instruction for targeted support.
    • Hands-on activities to reinforce concepts.
    • Peer tutoring opportunities.
    1. Engagement and Motivation: Incorporate engaging, real-world problems that relate to students’ interests (CTE courses) . Use games and technology to make learning more interactive. Engage in creative writing in our access hours.
    2. Regular Progress Monitoring: Establish a system to track student growth regularly. This can help identify students who are struggling early and allow for timely intervention.
    3. Professional Development: Provide training for teachers on effective instructional strategies, particularly in differentiating instruction and using data to inform teaching practices.

    Long-Term Strategies for Sustained Growth

    1. Curriculum Alignment: Ensure that your curriculum is aligned with growth goals and standards, emphasizing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
    2. Parent Involvement: Engage families in supporting math and reading writing learning at home. Provide resources or workshops to help parents understand how to assist their children.
    3. Collaborative Learning: Encourage collaboration among students through group projects and math challenges. This can build confidence and foster a growth mindset.
    4. Cross-Grade Collaboration: Create opportunities for 8th graders to mentor younger students. This can reinforce their understanding while helping others.
    5. Cross Curricular Collaboration: Create opportunities for teachers to engage in cross curricular projects.
    6. Data-Driven Decisions: Analyze the data collected from assessments to refine your strategies continuously. Celebrate progress to motivate students and staff alike.

    Setting the Stage for Year 2 and Beyond

    1. Sustaining Momentum: Build on the successes of the previous year. Adjust goals based on the data collected and ensure that all staff is aligned and committed to the growth targets.
    2. Focus on Teacher Collaboration: Foster a culture of collaboration among teachers to share best practices and resources in our PVTC's
    3. Expand Math Support: If the 6th-grade support class is successful, consider expanding similar support for other grades, particularly those leading up to key transition points.
    4. Long-Term Assessment Strategies: Develop a longitudinal plan for assessing growth beyond standardized testing, focusing on mastery of key concepts.
    5. Celebrate Achievements: Recognize and celebrate milestones to build a positive school culture focused on growth and achievement.

    By implementing these strategies, we can work toward meeting our growth goals and creating a supportive learning environment for all students.

    Priority Performance Challenge and Associated Root Cause

    Priority Performance Challenge:  Increase Math Growth in grades 6-8 all sub groups

    Area of Focus: Math growth


    Root Cause: Lack of student collaboration

    There has been a lack of student collaboration involving robust mathematical discourse during instruction. Students need to be introduced to real world applications.

    Root Cause Category: Instruction

    Root Cause: Lack of Team collaboration

    The lack of collaboration has been on two fronts. First there has been the lack of structured collaboration among Math teachers and grade level teams as well as the special population teachers ESS and EL teachers.

    Root Cause Category: Instruction


    Priority Performance Challenge:  Increase ELA Growth in grades 6-8 all sub groups

    Area of Focus: English/Language Arts growth


    Root Cause: The lack of team collaboration

    The lack of team collaboration in English Language Arts (ELA) classrooms, particularly for special populations such as students with learning disabilities, English language learners, and those from diverse cultural backgrounds, can hinder effective instruction and support. When teachers work in silos rather than collaboratively, it limits the sharing of resources, strategies, and insights that can benefit all students. Without collaboration, there may be gaps in understanding individual student needs, leading to a one-size-fits-all approach that fails to address diverse learning requirements. This can result in disengagement and underachievement among special populations, who may not receive the tailored support and differentiated instruction necessary for their success. Furthermore, a lack of communication among educators can lead to inconsistencies in teaching methods and expectations, further complicating students' learning experiences.

    Root Cause Category: Instruction

    Action and Progress Monitoring Plans

    Major Improvement Strategy and Action Plan

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    Collaboration

    Describe the research/evidence base supporting the strategy:

    		On the 2024 CMAS the building had 49% of the student population obtain the median growth percentile.

    Strategy Category:

    		Equitable Instructional Practices

    Associated Root Causes:

    Lack of student collaboration: There has been a lack of student collaboration involving robust mathematical discourse during instruction. Students need to be introduced to real world applications.

    Lack of Team collaboration: The lack of collaboration has been on two fronts. First there has been the lack of structured collaboration among Math teachers and grade level teams as well as the special population teachers ESS and EL teachers.

    The lack of team collaboration: The lack of team collaboration in English Language Arts (ELA) classrooms, particularly for special populations such as students with learning disabilities, English language learners, and those from diverse cultural backgrounds, can hinder effective instruction and support. When teachers work in silos rather than collaboratively, it limits the sharing of resources, strategies, and insights that can benefit all students. Without collaboration, there may be gaps in understanding individual student needs, leading to a one-size-fits-all approach that fails to address diverse learning requirements. This can result in disengagement and underachievement among special populations, who may not receive the tailored support and differentiated instruction necessary for their success. Furthermore, a lack of communication among educators can lead to inconsistencies in teaching methods and expectations, further complicating students' learning experiences.

    Implementation Benchmarks Associated with Major Improvement Strategy

    Benchmark Name Description Start/End/Repeats Key Personnel Status
    to see a 10% increase in student growth

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    Action Steps Associated with Major Improvement Strategy

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    Progress Monitoring: Student Target Setting

    Priority Performance Challenge : Increase Math Growth in grades 6-8 all sub groups

    Performance Indicator:

    Measures / Metrics:
    ANNUAL
    PERFORMANCE
    TARGETS
    2024-2025: At the end of the 2024-25 school year our target growth will be 58%
    2025-2026:

    INTERIM MEASURES FOR 2024-2025:

    Priority Performance Challenge : Increase ELA Growth in grades 6-8 all sub groups

    Performance Indicator:

    Measures / Metrics:
    ANNUAL
    PERFORMANCE
    TARGETS
    2024-2025: Our one year goal would be to have 59 percent of our students growth.
    2025-2026:

    INTERIM MEASURES FOR 2024-2025:

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