This document outlines a school improvement plan, including: 1) Discussing research supporting communicating a clear vision and gaining buy-in for changes. 2) Stating the school's vision as "committing to high achievement for all students." 3) Presenting an implementation plan with strategies like data analysis, professional development, parent involvement, and community partnerships to be monitored monthly.

1. Medina City Schools Jeremy Brueck Jason Locher Jenni Markey

2. 1.5 Community Involvement Activity Understanding Data Staff Candy Bar Activity

3. State Rating & Performance Index Excellent Effective Continuous Improvement

4. Student Demographic Data

5. Reading Proficiency Rates – 6 th Grade

6. Math Proficiency Rates – 6 th Grade

7. Similar Districts – 6 th Grade Reading

8. Similar Districts – 6 th Grade Math

9. Reading Proficiency Longitudinal Comparison

10. Math Proficiency Longitudinal Comparison

11. 1.1 Research, literature and data What do we do? How do we do it? For whom do we do it? (Ebben, 2005) “ The organization’s members must ‘buy into’ the change, so it is up to the leader to communicate the reason for the change, why it is important and how it will improve the organization” (Leboeuf, 1999, p. 33). “ A good vision not only has worthy goals, but also challenges and stretches everyone in the school.” (Lashway, 1997)

12. 1.2 Communication of the vision Our vision . . . "Medina City Middle School aspires toward academic excellence and is committed to high levels of achievement for all students."

13. 1.3 Implementation Plan 1.4 Strategies to monitor, evaluate and revise the plan Instructional Action Plans Data Summary Professional Development on test-taking strategies. Review common assessments & categorize: Assessments that are effective Assessments that need improvement January Parent Satisfaction Survey Parent night: Make it! Take it! Parents will create games, flash cards, etc. to help students at home. Involve community partnership with local college and business. December Evaluation Form ( example ) Family dinner/Parent info night. Topics: Standards based education, state testing, suggestions for help at home. Provide childcare/activities. November Exit ticket PD based on September data In-house development on what is effective. External expert on what staff needs to know. October Data Summary Examine state data, look specifically at subgroups. Brainstorm strategies for reaching at-risk students Strategies we know are effective. Strategies we know are ineffective. Strategies we need to know more about. September Evaluation Activity Month

14. 1.3 Implementation Plan 1.4 Strategies to monitor, evaluate and revise the plan Evaluation Activity Month Staff Survey Development of directions for next year. May Data Summary Begin revision of common assessments based on January data summaries. April Community Satisfaction Survey Community Spotlight on Education. Showcase of student work over school year Musical performances Fundraiser March Student Exit Ticket Provide intervention for at-risk students. February

15. Implementation Plan Evaluation Tool