Whitley County School District

This document outlines a continuous improvement plan focused on enhancing student performance in reading and math. The plan details goals, objectives, strategies, and activities aligned with Kentucky's Core Work Processes. Key areas of focus include increasing proficiency scores in reading and math for all students, particularly those in the gap group (economically disadvantaged), and improving growth scores in grades 4-6. Strategies involve differentiated instruction, targeted interventions, data-driven decision-making, and the utilization of various technology and resources. The plan also addresses the need for transition readiness, though specific goals are not provided in this excerpt.

The document provides an overview of Title I school-wide programs in Whitley County Schools, where all schools are designated as such due to at least 40% low-income eligibility. It emphasizes upgrading the entire educational program to raise academic achievement for all students through school-wide reform strategies, flexible spending of federal, state, and local funds, and a focus on increased achievement by subgroup populations, all guided by a comprehensive school improvement plan aligned with Kentucky's standards.

The 2023-2024 Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) for WCHS focuses on improving student performance by addressing key areas of weakness identified through needs assessments. The plan outlines strategies and activities to improve state assessment results in reading, math, science, social studies, and writing; close achievement gaps among student subgroups; enhance English learner progress; improve school climate and safety; increase postsecondary readiness; and raise graduation rates. The plan utilizes Kentucky's six Key Core Work Processes and incorporates evidence-based practices, including cross-curricular literacy strategies, spiraled practice, data-driven instruction, student incentives, and targeted interventions for students with IEPs and English learners. Progress monitoring will track student performance on common assessments, MAP scores, and intervention growth. Funding sources include Title I funds, 21st Century grants, GearUp staff funding, and fundraising.

The 2023-2024 Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) for Whitley County North Elementary School focuses on improving student performance in reading, math, science, social studies, and writing. The plan addresses areas of weakness identified in a needs assessment, including low proficiency in science and the need to regain pre-pandemic progress in reading and math. Strategies include data analysis, curriculum alignment, implementation of research-based instructional strategies, utilization of digital resources, and increased family engagement. The plan sets targets for increasing proficiency levels in all assessed areas by 2027, with specific objectives for the 2023-2024 school year. It also addresses achievement gaps among subgroups of students, focusing on improving outcomes for students with disabilities and economically disadvantaged students. Funding sources include instructional funds and 21st CCLC funds.

The Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) for Boston Elementary focuses on improving student achievement in reading and math, particularly for economically disadvantaged students. The plan outlines strategies to increase proficiency rates, close achievement gaps, and enhance student growth. Key areas of focus include improving instruction through professional development, utilizing data to inform instruction, providing intervention services, and fostering a supportive learning environment. The plan also addresses non-academic barriers to student success and incorporates evidence-based practices to support student learning and growth. Specific goals include increasing reading and math K-PREP scores, improving proficiency in science, social studies, and writing, and enhancing transition readiness.