School Improvement Plan
What is a School Improvement Plan?
A School Improvement Plan (SIP) is a strategic blueprint that schools use to enhance student learning and improve educational practices. It outlines specific goals for improvement, actions to achieve those goals, and methods for measuring progress.
Key Points of a SIP:
- Goals: Clear objectives the school aims to achieve to enhance student outcomes.
- Actions: Steps and strategies the school will implement to reach its goals, based on research and effective practices.
- Monitoring: Regular review of progress with adjustments made to ensure the school stays on track toward its improvement objectives.
The purpose of a SIP is to provide a clear roadmap for schools to improve educational outcomes for all students, particularly focusing on eliminating disparities and ensuring equitable opportunities for every student.
Every school in Washington State is required to have a School Improvement Plan.
Monitoring and Adjusting:
A SIP is not set in stone. It's reviewed regularly, with progress monitored against the set goals and activities adjusted as needed to stay on track toward improvement.
Visit the Issaquah School District SIP website to learn more about SIPs.
District - School Improvement Plans
Achievement Goals
By Spring of 2024:
- 80-95% of 1st through 5th grade students will meet standard as measured by the i-Ready Reading Assessment.
- 60% of K-5th grade students with IEPs, as based on the Students with Disabilities subgroup on the WSIF, will exceed their expected progress toward Typical Growth, and 40% will be on track to meet their i-Ready Stretch Goal in ELA – as based on the annual spring administration of the i-Ready Reading Assessment.
Guiding Questions
Reflecting on previous action plans
- What actions were successfully implemented?
- What was observed? What evidence did you use to determine impact?
- How did actions impact disproportionality and equity?
- What actions would you continue or change?
What actions were successfully implemented?
What was observed? What evidence did you use to determine impact?
How did actions impact disproportionality and equity?
What actions would you continue or change?
Backed by Data
Schools use multiple data sources to inform their planning. Progress toward school improvement in overall achievement and disproportionality is monitored using state and district measures using a common School Improvement Data Dashboard.
School-Based Action Plan
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School Specific Professional Development i-Ready 101: New(er) Teacher PD focusing on implementation & understanding Accommodations to support students with LRC & MLL services across all areas of the building |
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Attendance
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Family Engagement Spring 2023 & Beyond: Family Surveys based on CR-TFI |
Work with Callie Greenfield to develop a family survey that can be given in the spring of 2023 to develop a baseline of family feedback & input. Focus of the survey will be around community perspectives of school expectations, incentives, discipline, and safety |
Increase family involvement in school-wide events, volunteering, and development of school-wide systems. |
Supporting Contributing Factors
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SIP Team & Final Review
- Principal: Megan Funes
- Site Council/PTSA Review Date: February, 2022
- Supervisor Review: Susan Mundell
- School Board Review Date: February 15, 2023
Leadership Team:
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Katie Sabol, Dean of Students
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Lynn Bacon, Kindergarten Teacher
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Lizzy Herda, 1st grade Teacher
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Holly Cleveland, 2nd grade Teacher
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Jennifer Lasik-Thompson, 3rd grade Teacher
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AnhThu Ngo, 4th grade Teacher
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Misti Shupe, 4th grade MERLIN Teacher
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Kathy Jensen, 5th grade Teacher
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Leah Skosky – Librarian
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Shandell Baker, LRCI Teacher