KnowledgeBases > The School Improvement KnowledgeBase > Element 4: Develop the Plan
Purpose:
Under NCLB, a school identified as "in need of improvement" is required to produce a school improvement plan. The school improvement plan communicates the improvement strategies and goals to school staff members and other relevant constituent groups. Element 4 outlines suggested tasks associated with creating the school improvement plan.
- Activity 1: Identify Broad Areas in Need of Improvement
- Task 1: Review Existing School Improvement Plan(s)
- Task 2: Consult with School's Constituent Groups
- Task 3: Communicate With and Involve the Family and Community
- Task 4: Incorporate Strategies Aimed at Academic Issues
- Sub-Task 1: Reading
- Sub-Task 2: Mathematics
- Sub-Task 3: English Language Learners
- Sub-Task 4: Special Education
- Sub-Task 5: Science
- Sub-Task 6: Social Studies
- Task 5: Incorporate Strategies Aimed at School Context and Organization
- Sub-Task 1: Facilities
- Sub-Task 2: Safe and Drug Free Environment
- Sub-Task 3: School Environment
- Sub-Task 4: Student Health
- Sub-Task 5: Student Retention
- Sub-Task 6: Teacher Recruitment and Retention
- Sub-Task 7: The Achievement Gap
- Task 6: Incorporate Extended Time Activities
- Activity 2: Identify Resources Required to Accomplish Goals
- Task 1: Establish Goals and (Measurable) Objectives
- Task 2: Identify Responsibilities Under the Plan
- Task 3: Access Government-Provided Resources
- Task 4: Investigate Non-Governmental Resources
- Task 5: Identify Volunteer and Other Non-Financial Resources
- Task 6: Allocate Resources for Professional Learning
- Activity 3: Formulate the Plan (Commit the Plan to Paper)
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