The action plan aims to improve Henderson Elementary's accountability rating and the percentage of fifth graders meeting standards on the science TAKS by 2010. Strategies include providing afterschool science tutorials, professional development on concept mapping software, and coordinating with a university science department for field trips, guest speakers and teacher training. Formative evaluations will track improved assessment scores throughout, with the overall goal of 70% of fifth graders and each student group meeting standards on the 2010 science TAKS.

1. Campus Action Plan Action Plan Goal: By 2011, Henderson Elementary will earn an accountability rating of Recognized by TEA.Action Plan Objective: By 2010, seventy percent of all fifth graders will meet standards on Science TAKS.Target Group: African American Students Strategy/ ActivityPerson(s) ResponsibleTimelineResources/Estimated CostFormative Evaluation1. Provide afterschool science tutorials for those students who perform low on formative assessmentsJill MayCandi CoxFrancisco SegoviaMaria Godinez12 weeks Jan-Apr 2010Title I funds Materials- $1000 (Region IV TAKS Prep Activities)Forde-Ferrier Science BooksTutor pay $2000Improved Scores on formative assessments given during the 12 weeks period.Provide professional development using Inspiration Software, to create concept maps (all faculty).Linda Scroggs- Scheduling Professional developmentNoreen Dooley- Campus Technology Specialist creating the training session.January 2010Materials $100 for color copies (Inspiration Software already installed on computer lab stations)Concept Mapping used in at least 3 lesson plans at each grade level during Jan-March. Improved grades for all students (especially in Science)Coordinate with Texas A&M Science Department, in an effort to develop fieldtrips, guest speakers, and professional development sessions for Henderson teachers.Linda Scroggs- Henderson Professional Development SpecialistPatti Willems- Bryan ISD Science CoordinatorJanuary-May 2010Title I funds Transportation for field Trips $1200 (buses)Improved Scores on Science formative assessments given at least once every three weeks. The summative evaluation for Henderson Elementary will be that 70% of all fifth graders and 70% of each student group meets standards on Science TAKS. In addition, 3rd and 4th grade students will get 70% or better on science assessments given during the spring 2010 semester.