Laura Holt-Hovis

This Schoolwide Program Plan for Twillman Elementary outlines strategies to address prioritized school needs and improve student outcomes. Key focus areas include providing supplemental instruction in core academic subjects, implementing Professional Learning Communities, Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support, and Response to Intervention. The plan aims to enable all students to meet challenging Missouri Learning Standards, strengthen academic programs, and provide an enriched and accelerated curriculum, including STEAM initiatives. It also details efforts to address the needs of at-risk students, improve students' non-academic skills, provide comprehensive professional development for staff, and recruit and retain effective teachers, all while coordinating with various federal, state, and local programs and ensuring parental involvement.

This document outlines the Schoolwide Program Plan for Jamestown Elementary, detailing comprehensive strategies to address school needs. Key focus areas include providing supplemental instruction in core subjects and Spanish, implementing Professional Learning Communities, Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support, and Response to Intervention to help all students meet challenging Missouri Learning Standards. The plan aims to strengthen academic programs, increase learning time through extended day and summer programs, and offer an enriched curriculum with expanded Spanish language programming and STEM opportunities. It prioritizes addressing the needs of at-risk students through targeted interventions, attendance initiatives, and comprehensive social-emotional support. Additionally, the plan focuses on professional development for teachers in areas such as classroom management and math pedagogy, and includes strategies for teacher recruitment, retention, and assisting preschool children with transition to elementary school. These initiatives are supported by the consolidation of various federal, state, and local program funds.

The Twillman Elementary School Extended Learning Plan is designed to address identified academic proficiency gaps in reading and math by providing additional learning days and enriching educational experiences. The plan integrates a thematic learning approach, incorporating 'Genius Hour' and 'Passion Projects' under the 'Passport of Passions' initiative, to enhance student engagement and facilitate connections between learning and real-world contexts. Instruction for students from incoming Kindergarten through fifth grade focuses on identified Priority Standards for ELA and math, supported by the Mastery Connect platform. The plan aims to provide differentiated support to students across all academic levels, intending to minimize learning gaps, reinforce essential skills, and promote academic growth as evidenced by pre and post assessments.

The committee discussed the development of a confidential survey for staff regarding district satisfaction and reasons for absences. Topics included potential incentive programs to improve attendance, such as stipends or gift cards for staff members, and an evaluation of data regarding teacher and paraprofessional absences. The committee also examined tracking methods for employee time off for custodial, maintenance, food service, and security personnel.

This Schoolwide Program Plan for Armstrong Elementary outlines comprehensive strategies to address school needs. Key initiatives include providing supplemental instruction in core subjects, implementing class size reduction, fostering Professional Learning Communities, and utilizing Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support and Response to Intervention frameworks. The plan aims to ensure all students meet challenging Missouri Learning Standards, strengthen academic programs through high-quality instructional strategies and professional development, increase learning time, and provide an enriched and accelerated curriculum. It also focuses on supporting at-risk students, improving non-academic skills, preparing students for postsecondary education and the workforce, and recruiting and retaining effective teachers, in addition to facilitating preschool transitions.