2019 / 20 IMPROVEMENT PLAN

Trauma Responsive Schools
How Trauma Changes the Brain
How Childhood Trauma Effects the Brain
How to Heal Traumatized Brain
 250+ Influences on Student Achievement
Adverse Childhood Experiences and the Lifelong Consequences of Trauma
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma Informed Education

SOCIAL / EMOTIONAL

• • All EHS students will participate in daily activities/progress monitoring that increases/assess their social and emotional skills.
    1. Students will participate in the following curriculum & progress monitoring:
       1. Self-awareness
       2. Self-management
       3. Social awareness
       4. Relationship skills
       5. Responsible Decision Making
       6. Motivation to Learn

 STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

• Establish Academic Baseline for all students
  1. STAR
     • Student will increase their growth by 20% by the end of the school year.
     • Students will be assessed daily/weekly using both formative and summative assessments.
     • Students will know their data and take ownership in their learning.
  2. ODESSYWARE – TEACHING STRATEGIES
     • Students will complete online assignments aligned to grade level learning outcomes.
     • Students will know their data and take ownership in their learning.
     • When applicable research-based strategies will be used to enhance student learning. e.g.
       • Word Walls
       • Clear Learning Targets/Goals
       • Celebrating Success
       • Using Data to adjust instruction
       • Parent collaboration & Communication

PARENT/GUARDIAN INVOLVEMENT & COMMUNICATION

• • • • • Will receive weekly/monthly updates.
        • School Webpages will be maintained and updated frequently.

 AREAS OF GIFTEDNESS

• • Students’ areas of giftedness and interest will be targeted.
    • Interest surveys & assessments will be given to students to assess their skills and areas of interest.
    • Students will have opportunities to take elective classes.
  • Art, Music, Cosmetology, Construction, Sewing, Technology, Small Engines, etc.

 GRADUATION RATE

• • Graduation rate will increase to 85%

 ATTENDANCE

• • Students will attend school 99% of the time.
    • The student will goal set around their attendance.

 STUDENT FOCUS IS ON THREE GOALS

• • Big Daily/Weekly Goals e.g.
    • Tied to Assignments/Learning
    • Tied to Behavior
    • Tied to 8 dimensions of Wellness
  • Growth/Achievement Goal e.g.
    • Tied to STAR, 8 dimensions of Wellness
    • Learning/Achievement/Interest Related
  • Long-term Vision Goal e.g.
    • Tied to 8 dimensions of Wellness.
    • Vocational/College
    • Tied to Student Interest

 LONG TERM:

• EHS becomes known statewide for its specialized work with students who have social/emotional deficits, mental health, and substance abuse issues.
  • Actions:
    • 2019/20 Staff Training:
      • Right Response
      • Suicidality
      • Motivational Interviewing
      • Trauma-Informed Approach
      • Co-occurring Disorders
      • Behavior Management
      • Social / Emotional Training
      • Marzano Instructional Framework Training
      • Universal Design Learning