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Mifflin County School District
MCSD Strategic Plan
2007-2013
Approved by the
Board of School Directors
September 27, 2007
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Academic
Standards and Assessment Report |
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Table of Contents |
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Pennsylvania
Department of
Education |
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COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION
333 MARKET STREET
HARRISBURG, PA
17126-0333
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Academic Standards
and Assessment Report
Friday, September 28,
2007
Entity: Mifflin
County SD
Address: 201
Eighth St - Highland
Park
Lewistown, PA
17044-1197
Phone: (717)
248-0148
Contact Name:
Edward Curry
Table of Contents |
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I. Academic Standards
and Assessment Report
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| Organization
Description |
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Mifflin County School
District
The organizational
structure of the
Mifflin County School
District is as
follows:
- 8 -
Elementary
Schools (Grades
K-5: Primary
Grades K-2;
Intermediate
Grades 3-5)
- 3 - Middle
Schools (Grades
6-8)
- 2 - High
Schools (Grades
9-12)
The planned
courses of
instruction and
assessment programs
are matched to the
state requirements
under Chapter 4 for
our primary,
intermediate, middle
and high school
programs. The
state and district
benchmarks and/or
local assessments
have been developed
or adopted to address
the Pennsylvania
Academic Standards.
Monitoring of the
programs and data
analysis of the
results will be
completed at each
grade level according
to descriptions
outlined in our
district's assessment
action plan.
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| Core
Purpose
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Mission |
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- Educate each
student to meet
life's
challenges.
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Vision |
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- We envision
an innovative,
stimulating, and
exciting school
community where
all participants
are actively
engaged in
learning in a
safe and secure
environment.
- We offer an
excellent
educational
opportunity where
each student
acquires the
skills necessary
to maximize
potential and
enhance creative
thinking.
Each student is
challenged and
prepared to
become a lifelong
learner in a
global society.
- We commit to
continuous growth
and utilization
of best practices
in assessment and
instruction and
in the
application of
technology.
- We model the
"Twelve Traits of
Character,"
embrace diversity
and demonstrate
responsible
citizenship.
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| Shared Values |
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We
believe: |
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- Academic
achievement for
all students is
the district's
compelling
purpose.
- The district
must provide all
students with the
opportunity to
maximize their
talents and
abilities.
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Research-based
assessments must
be included to
identify student
potential and to
drive
instruction.
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Differentiated
instruction is
essential for all
students to
progress in their
learning.
- Students
learn best in a
safe and secure
environment.
- High
expectations are
the collective
responsibility of
students,
parents,
educators, and
community
members.
- Strong
character
directly and
positively
affects
performance and
success.
- An effective
educational
system
anticipates,
plans and acts in
response to a
changing world.
- Sound
financial
management is
necessary to
support
education.
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| Goals |
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Based on the results
of the perception
surveys, an analysis
of student
achievement results,
recommendations from
the staff,
administration, and
community input, the
following goals were
identified as
priorities for the
strategic planning
process. Goal:
Assessment
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Description:
Develop and select
objective assessments
that are integrated
with the planned
course curriculum,
aligned to the
Pennsylvania
Assessment Anchors,
and meet the needs of
diverse students in a
variety of
educational settings.
Goal:
Character Education
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Description:
Promote the
understanding of the
importance of the 12
Traits of Character
as a foundation for
the development of a
civil society.
Goal:
Collaborative
Relationships |
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Description:
Enhance and expand
collaborative
relationships with
students, parents,
business/industry,
and community
individuals, groups,
and agencies.
Increase our number
of partnerships with,
but not limited to,
the Career and
Technology Center,
CareerLink, and
higher education.
Goal:
Curriculum Review
Cycles |
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Description:
Utilize a data-driven
process to develop
and implement planned
course curricula that
are aligned with the
Pennsylvania
Standards, emphasize
eligible content and
meet the needs of
diverse students in a
variety of
educational settings.
Goal:
Early Childhood
Education |
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Description:
MCSD personnel will
study
pre-kindergarten
programs and
investigate the
feasibility of
implementation in
Mifflin County.
Goal:
Elementary Report
Card Review |
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Description:
MCSD personnel will
investigate
elementary report
cards to determine if
changes would be
beneficial. Goal:
Fiscal Responsibility
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Description:
The goal is to
increase the benefit
of the financial
resources by using
cost efficient
management
strategies.
Goal:
FOUR-YEAR GRADUATION
RATE (for districts
and schools that
graduate seniors) |
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Description: Graduate
rate will meet an 80%
threshold and/or show
growth.
Goal:
Infrastructure |
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Description:
To promote the
success of all
students by using the
high quality
management of the
Mifflin County School
District's buildings,
grounds, and
resources for a safe,
efficient and
effective learning
environment. Goal:
MATHEMATICS |
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Description:
All students will
meet AYP benchmarks
in Mathematics, as
measured by the
annual state-wide
PSSA assessments. Goal:
Professional
Development |
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Description:
Professional
development
activities for
teachers and
administrators will
focus on data
analysis,
differentiated
instruction, and
diverse learners.
Ultimately, the
purpose of
professional
development is to
improve student
learning. Therefore,
an improvement in
standardized
assessment scores is
expected. Goal:
READING |
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Description:
All students will
meet AYP benchmarks
in Reading, as
measured by the
annual state-wide
PSSA assessments.
Goal:
SCIENCE |
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Description:
All Students will
reach AYP benchmarks
in Science as
measured by the
annual PSSA.
Goal:
STUDENT ATTENDANCE
(any school that does
not graduate seniors) |
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Description:
Student attendance
will exceed a 90%
threshold and show
growth. Goal:
STUDENT PARTICIPATION
IN STATE ASSESSMENTS |
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Description:
At least 95% of
eligible students
will participate in
required state-wide
assessments.
Goal:
Technology
Integration |
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Description:
The goal of the
Technology Plan is to
enhance and enrich
student learning,
productivity, and
communication and
educational
opportunities through
the effective use of
21ST Century tools
that are used to
enhance the process
of teaching and
learning. Goal:
Writing |
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Description:
All teachers will
teach the required
components as
dictated by the
Pennsylvania Writing
Standards. |
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Academic Standards
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The academic
standards for student
achievement have been
adopted from the
Pennsylvania Academic
Standards as found in
Chapter 4, Section
4.12 of 22 Pa.Code. |
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Graduation
Requirements |
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Students must satisfy
the following areas
to earn a diploma
from the Mifflin
County School
District. |
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- A
student must
accumulate a
total of at least
23 credits to
meet graduation
requirements.
- A
student must
successfully
complete the
following
required courses
to meet
graduation
requirements:
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1. |
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English |
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Four Years |
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4.0 |
Credits |
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2. |
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Social Studies |
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Four Years |
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3.0 |
Credits |
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3. |
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Science |
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Two Years |
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2.0 |
Credits |
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4. |
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Biology |
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One Year |
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1.0 |
Credit |
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5. |
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Mathematics |
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Four Years |
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4.0 |
Credits |
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6. |
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Computer |
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One Year |
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0.5 |
Credit |
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7. |
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Health |
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One Year |
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0.5 |
Credit |
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8. |
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Fitness |
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Four Years |
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2.0 |
Credits |
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17.0 |
Credits |
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9. |
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Electives |
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6.0 |
Credits |
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TOTAL |
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23.0 |
Credits |
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* If
a student
successfully
completes course work
at the Career and
Technology Center in
10th, 11th and 12th
grades, he/she will
be
exempt from taking
the senior year
social studies and
senior year
math courses. |
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- A student must successfully
complete a
GRADUATION
PROJECT to meet
graduation
requirements.
This project,
consisting of
both oral and
written
components, will
be graded
according to the
approved rubric.
The purpose of
the culminating
project is to
assure that
students are able
to apply,
analyze,
synthesize and
evaluate
information and
communicate
significant
knowledge and
understanding.
- To
meet graduation
requirements, the
following classes
must participate
in an
extra-curricular
activity,
complete the
activity, and
have the advisor
sign off.
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Classes |
Activity |
Years to
Complete |
| Class of
2008 |
- Three - |
2007-2008,
2006-2007, and
2005-2006 or
2004-2005 |
Class of 2009 and
Beyond
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- Four - |
At least
one each year |
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REQUIRED CREDITS
Students not
achieving 23 credits,
including the
required courses, and
who do not complete a
graduation project
will not be certified
for graduation, nor
will they participate
in any Baccalaureate
or Commencement
practices or
ceremonies.
GRADUATION
PROJECT
The graduation
project must be
completed by each
student in order to
graduate. The
project is a written
research paper that
is due the last
school day in
February during the
students' senior year
except for those
Advanced Placement
students who take AP
English as juniors.
AP English students
who are juniors must
complete the
graduation project by
the last school day
in February of their
junior year.
The graduation
project is integrated
with the English
research paper.
The students will
choose a
teacher-approved
topic. The
student must
demonstrate the
ability to apply,
analyze, synthesize
and evaluate
information through
this research based
project. The
project will be
evaluated through the
use of a
district-approved
rubric to determine
student proficiency.
Additional
information,
requirements and the
rubric are on file in
the district high
school offices. |
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Strategic Planning
Process |
| In September
2006, the Mifflin
County School
District began the
process of assembling
a steering committee
to develop the
Strategic Plan
2007-2013. Our
school principals
solicited parents,
students, and
community members to
serve on the
committee. The
Strategic Plan
Steering Committee
was composed of
administrators,
teachers, students,
parents, community
members, business
leaders and support
personnel. The
facilitator for the
strategic plan was
identified as the
Director of Secondary
Education. The
Strategic Plan
Steering Committee
scheduled numerous
meetings throughout
the 2006-07 school
year to develop the
mission, vision and
beliefs. Action
Teams were created to
develop the goals,
strategies and
activities.
Each action team
consisted of a team
leader, parents,
students,
business/community
members, and various
school-related
personnel. The
action teams shared
their plans with the
entire Strategic Plan
Steering Committee.
Each Action Plan was
reviewed and
subsequently approved
by the Steering
Committee on June 20,
2007.
On August 23,
2007, all plans were
presented to the
Board of School
Directors for review.
Copies of the Chapter
4 Educational
Strategic Plan,
Professional
Education Plan,
Induction Plan, and
Technology Plan were
published on the
school district
webpage,
www.mcsdk12.org,
placed in school
offices, and the
Mifflin County
Library for community
review. The
entire plan was
presented to the
Board of School
Directors of the
Mifflin County School
District on Thursday,
September 20, 2007
for final review.
Adoption, plan
approval, occurred on
Thursday, September
27, 2007 at the
regular scheduled
meeting of the Board.
The approved plans
are available for
review in the
District Office, all
school libraries, the
county library, and
the school district
website.
Strategic
Planning Committee |
| Name |
Affiliation |
Membership Category |
Appointed By |
| Adele T. Craig |
Career Link |
Community Representative |
Director of Secondary Education |
| Allyson S. Cahill |
Resident |
Parent |
Director of Secondary Education |
| Christina A. Short |
Mifflin County School District |
Administrator |
Director of Secondary Education |
| David R. Sutton |
Mifflin County School District |
Other |
Superintendent |
| David S. Runk |
Mifflin County School District |
Administrator |
School Board |
| Dawn L. Edmiston |
Mifflin County School District |
Other |
Director of Information Systems |
| Debora K. Auker |
Mifflin County School District |
Elementary School Teacher |
Teachers |
| Dr. John J. Czerniakowski |
Mifflin County School District |
Administrator |
Superintendent |
| Dr. Ruth D. Armstrong |
Mifflin County School District |
Board Member |
Board of School Directors |
| Dr. Shirley A. Woika |
Mifflin County School District |
Special Education Representative |
Superintendent |
| Dr.Tracy P. Hinish |
Tuscarora Intermediate Unit No. 11 |
Community Representative |
Director of Secondary Education |
| Edward R. Curry |
Mifflin County School District |
Administrator |
Superintendent |
| James E. Tunall |
Resident |
Business Representative |
Director of Student Support
Services |
| Jeffrey A. Gum |
Resident |
Business Representative |
Director of Secondary Education |
| Joyce M. Koller |
Resident |
Parent |
Middle School Principal |
| Kevin J. O'Donnell |
Mifflin-Juniata Career and
Technology Center |
Administrator |
Superintendent |
| Kimberly F. Crone |
Mifflin County School District |
Ed Specialist - School Counselor |
Middle School Principal |
| Kirk M. Rager |
Mifflin County School District |
Board Member |
Board of School Directors |
| Mackenzie J. Kauffman |
Mifflin County School District |
Other |
Secondary School Principal |
| Mark K. Hidlay |
Mifflin County School District |
Administrator |
Superintendent |
| Mary Lou M. Sigler |
Mifflin County School District |
Administrator |
Superintendent |
| Michael V. Zinobile |
Mifflin County School District |
Administrator |
Superintendent |
| Samantha L. Wheeler |
Mifflin County School District |
Other |
Secondary School Principal |
| Sonya D. Curry |
Mifflin County School District |
Secondary School Teacher |
Teachers |
| Steven J. Schaaf |
Mifflin County School District |
Administrator |
Director of Elementary Education |
| Tammy M. Evans |
Mifflin County School District |
Middle School Teacher |
Teachers |
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Goals, Strategies
and Activities
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Goal:
Assessment |
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Description:
Develop and select
objective assessments
that are integrated
with the planned
course curriculum,
aligned to the
Pennsylvania
Assessment Anchors,
and meet the needs of
diverse students in a
variety of
educational settings.
Strategy:
Benchmark Assessments
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Description:
Select and administer
benchmark assessments
and provide
professional
development in their
use.
Activities: |
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Activity |
Description |
| Professional
development for
assessments |
Provide training in
the administration of
utilized assessments
and in analyzing
assessment data. |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
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Edward Curry |
Start: 5/14/2007
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
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Professional Development Activity
Information |
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Number of Hours Per
Session |
Total Number of
Sessions Per
School Year |
Estimated Number of
Participants Per Year |
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0 |
0 |
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Organization or
Institution Name |
Type of Provider |
Provider's
Department of Education Approval
Status |
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MCSD, PDE, TIU 11,
Consultants |
- School Entity
- Intermediate Unit
- Individual
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Approved |
| Knowledge and
Skills |
Research and Best
Practices |
Designed to
Accomplish |
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Follow-up
Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
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Activity |
Description |
| Use of
Benchmark and standardized
assessments |
Administer assessments according to
the following schedule:
Pre K- KSeals;
Grades 3-8, 11 4Sight;
Grades K-3 DIBELS;
Grade 10-Terra Nova |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
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Edward Curry |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
Strategy: Data Analysis
Description: Results from benchmark
and teacher developed assessments must be
utilized to assist all students in achieving
proficiency in all areas of instruction. Data
can be used to support the learning of
individuals and small groups of students, and
to evaluate curriculum, assessments and
learning materials.
Activities:
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Activity |
Description |
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Use of
Assessment Data to Improve Student
Achievement |
Provide training in test data
analysis for benchmark/standardized
assessments, teacher developed
assessments and required tests (PSSA) |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
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Edward Curry |
Start: 5/14/2007
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
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Professional Development Activity
Information
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Number of Hours Per
Session |
Total Number of
Sessions Per School Year |
Estimated Number of
Participants Per Year |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
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Organization or
Institution Name |
Type of Provider |
Provider's
Department of Education Approval
Status |
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MCSD, TIU 11,
Consultants, PDE |
- School Entity
- Intermediate Unit
- Individual
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Approved |
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Knowledge and
Skills |
Research and Best
Practices |
Designed to
Accomplish |
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Follow-up
Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
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Strategy:
Teacher Developed Assessments
Description:
Ensure that teacher developed
assessment materials are
valid, reliable and aligned
to standards and assessment
anchors.
Activities:
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Activity |
Description |
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Improve
Teacher Developed Assessments |
Provide staff development in the area
of teacher developed tests to ensure
validity, reliability and alignment
with planned course curriculum. |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
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Edward Curry |
Start: 5/14/2007
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
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Professional Development Activity
Information
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Number of Hours Per
Session |
Total Number of
Sessions Per School Year |
Estimated Number of
Participants Per Year |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
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Organization or
Institution Name |
Type of Provider |
Provider's
Department of Education Approval
Status |
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MCSD, TIU 11, Act
48 Committee |
- School Entity
- Intermediate Unit
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Approved |
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Knowledge and
Skills |
Research and Best
Practices |
Designed to
Accomplish |
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Follow-up
Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
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Goal: Character Education
Description: Promote the understanding
of the importance of the 12 Traits of
Character as a foundation for the development
of a civil society.
Strategy: Broad based distribution of
information regarding 12 Character Traits.
Description:
Develop lines of
communication to make
information, projects, plans,
and ideas for promoting the
12 Traits of Character to all
Mifflin County Students
(including CTC) and employees including
administration, principals, counselors,
educators, administrative assistants, support
staff, cafeteria staff, maintenance staff,
and bus staff. Promote positive interaction
to improve the school climate and to enhance
the educational experience. Combine the
recognition of the importance of the 12
Traits of Character in all aspects of life in
and out of school by modeling the traits.
Activities:
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Activity |
Description |
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Character
Counts Newsletter |
One
newsletter per marking period will be
produced to highlight district
happenings regarding character
education. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Melody Hassinger |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
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Motivational Speaker |
Motivational speaker for the
promotion of positive interactions
among Mifflin County School District
employees to promote and recognize
the 12 Traits of Character. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Melody Hassinger |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
Strategy: Committee Formation
Description: Form a committee to
develop and implement strategies to
re-introduce and inform faculty, students,
parents, business leaders and the community
as a whole of the 12 Traits of Character.
Activities:
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Activity |
Description |
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Awareness |
Promote community awareness through
participation in Character
Activities. Involve businesses and
employers. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Melody Hassinger |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
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Visible
Reminder |
Develop ways to promote visible,
permanent reminders of the 12 Traits
of Character (memorialize the 12
Traits of Character at strategic
locations in and/or on MCSD physical
properties) Request verbal and
written support from Business and
Education partners. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Melody Hassinger |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
Strategy:
Motivation to Adopt 12 Traits
of Character
Description:
Motivate students to utilize
the 12 Traits of Character.
Develop meaningful activities
at all educational levels to
engage students.
Activities:
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Activity |
Description |
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Character
Club |
Develop a character club to promote
the 12 Traits of Character within the
schools. Students in grades 9-12 can
choose to be part of this club and
have it be counted toward their
activity/club responsibility |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Melody Hassinger |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
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Activity |
Description |
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Curriculum Inclusion |
Teachers can take advantage of
"Teachable Moments" to promote the 12
Traits of Character. Incorporate the
traits in daily lesson plans, etc |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Melody Hassinger |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
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Activity |
Description |
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Recognition of Employees |
Administration, Faculty, and all
staff members will be eligible for
recognition when caught portraying
character. |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Melody Hassinger |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
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Activity |
Description |
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Role
Modeling |
Everyone should be a good role model.
High school level students will
interact with elementary and middle
school level students in various
capacities. |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Melody Hassinger |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
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Activity |
Description |
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Utilize
School Media |
Using the high school media labs and
computer resources, videos and
presentations can be produced to
promote the 12 Traits of Character. |
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Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Melody Hassinger |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
Strategy:
Pursue Funding
Description: Procure funding to
reinforce the 12 Traits of Character through
various activities and programs.
Activities:
|
Activity |
Description |
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Business
- Human Resource Departments |
Contact various businesses to procure
necessary funds to carry out various
activities supported by the Character
Education Action Team. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Melody Hassinger |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
Goal:
Collaborative Relationships
Description: Enhance and expand
collaborative relationships with students,
parents, business/industry, and community
individuals, groups, and agencies. Increase
our number of partnerships with, but not
limited to, the Career and Technology Center,
CareerLink, and higher education.
Strategy:
Expand Collaborative
Relationships with Business/Industry/the
Community
Description: Increase interaction
between students and the community to expand
student knowledge about the community and
create exposure to career options
Activities:
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Career
Pathways/Career Preparation
Curriculum, K-12 |
Continue current practices in career
preparation activities across all
grade levels. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Mark Hidlay |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Community
Professionals in the Classroom |
Identify current practices and
increase number of opportunities for
community members to present on
various topics in the classroom at
all levels. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Mark Hidlay |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Educator
in the Workplace |
Rejuvenate "educator in the
workplace" activities during
inservice days with support from the
Business and Education Committee of
the JVACC. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Mark Hidlay |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Field
Trips |
Seek out opportunities for
inexpensive field trips to places in
Mifflin County for elementary/middle
level students. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Mark Hidlay |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Internships/Job
Shadowing/Cooperatives |
With collaboration and support from
the MJCTC, enhance current, and
increase the number of, job
shadowing/internship/cooperative
experiences for all high school
students. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Mark Hidlay |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
Strategy:
Expand Collaborative
Relationships with Parents
Description:
Improve all aspects of
communication to and with parents through
increased public relations and quarterly
roundtables
Activities:
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Public
Relations |
Advertise and promote student
activities in the local newspapers,
on the local radio stations, on the
MCSD website, and in
monthly/quarterly school newsletters. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Mark Hidlay |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Roundtables (Fall, Winter, Spring,
Summer |
Hold seasonal round tables with
parents to provide a forum for
informal discussion of various school
policies and procedures, answer
questions, and hear concerns. Factors
to be considered in scheduling these
roundtables: site, a variety of
scheduled times, and child-care
accommodations. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Mark Hidlay |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$1,200.00 |
Strategy:
Expand collaborative
relationships with students
Description:
Gain input pertaining to
overall school improvement from elementary,
middle, and high school students in different
ways on a regular basis
Activities:
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Monthly
Luncheons with the Principal |
The
following activity will be
accomplished in each elementary,
middle, and high school to obtain
feedback and make suggestions for
improving the school.
The principal shall hold a monthly
luncheon with a different group (not
those on the advisory committee/forum
or Student Council) of students
representing various groups of
students in the school. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Mark Hidlay |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$3,000.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Peer
Mediation System |
The
following activity will be
accomplished in each elementary,
middle, and high school to obtain
feedback and make suggestions for
improving the school.
Enhance existing and/or develop a
system of peer mediators to help
resolve conflicts between students. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Mark Hidlay |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$600.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Student
Advisory Committee/Forum |
The
following activity will be
accomplished in each elementary,
middle, and high school to obtain
feedback and make suggestions for
improving the school.
Establish and/or continue with an
advisory committee/forum comprised of
students nominated by the teachers.
These students will represent a
cross-section of the student
population and will be students who
are not already providing input
through participation on the student
council. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Mark Hidlay |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
Goal: Curriculum Review Cycles
Description: Utilize a data-driven
process to develop and implement planned
course curricula that are aligned with the
Pennsylvania Standards, emphasize eligible
content and meet the needs of diverse
students in a variety of educational
settings.
Strategy:
Curriculum Alignment and
Integration
Description: Ensure that planned
course curricula across subject areas are
aligned to avoid gaps and repetition.
Integrate standards and eligible content
across the curriculum.
Activities:
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Integration across subject areas |
Ensure that planned course curricula
across subject areas are aligned to
avoid gaps and repetition. Integrate
standards and eligible content across
the curriculum. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Edward Curry |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$12,000.00 |
Strategy:
Curriculum and Assessment
Review Cycle
Description: Develop a timetable for
the revision of planned course curriculum and
assessments that prioritizes assessed subject
areas.
Activities:
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Timetable |
Devise a timetable to review
curriculum by subject area and grade
configuration that prioritizes
assessed instructional areas. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Edward Curry |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
Strategy:
Planned Course Curriculum
Description: Utilize a data-driven
process to develop and implement planned
course curricula that are aligned with the
Pennsylvania Standards, emphasize eligible
content and meet the needs of diverse
students in a variety of educational
settings.
Activities:
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Curriculum Writing and PA Standards,
Assessment Anchors and Eligible
Content Development |
Provide staff development in
curriculum writing, PA Standards,
Assessment anchors and eligible
content to those involved in planned
course development. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Edward Curry |
Start: 5/14/2007
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
|
Professional Development Activity
Information
|
|
Number of Hours Per
Session |
Total Number of
Sessions Per School Year |
Estimated Number of
Participants Per Year |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Organization or
Institution Name |
Type of Provider |
Provider's
Department of Education Approval
Status |
|
MCSD, TIU 11,
Consultants |
- School Entity
- Intermediate Unit
- Individual
|
Approved |
|
Knowledge and
Skills |
Research and Best
Practices |
Designed to
Accomplish |
| |
|
|
|
Follow-up
Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
| |
|
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Form
Curriculum Committees |
Form committees of teachers to
develop and revise planned course
content |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Edward Curry |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Implementation of Planned Courses |
Provide staff development to subject
area teachers in the newly revised
planned courses prior to
implementation |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Edward Curry |
Start: 7/17/2007
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
|
Professional Development Activity
Information
|
|
Number of Hours Per
Session |
Total Number of
Sessions Per School Year |
Estimated Number of
Participants Per Year |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Organization or
Institution Name |
Type of Provider |
Provider's
Department of Education Approval
Status |
|
MCSD, TIU 11,
Consultants |
-
School Entity
-
Intermediate Unit
-
Individual
|
Approved |
|
Knowledge and
Skills |
Research and Best
Practices |
Designed to
Accomplish |
|
|
|
|
|
Follow-up
Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
|
|
|
Goal: Early Childhood Education
Description: MCSD personnel will study
pre-kindergarten programs and investigate the
feasibility of implementation in Mifflin
County.
Strategy:
Kindergarten Transition Plan
Description: Terrific Transition Team;
Collaborative Professional Development;
Teacher to Teacher Visits;
Pre-K Classes visit Kindergarten Classrooms
Activities:
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Collaborative Professional
Development |
The
core members of the Terrific
Transition Team will explore options
to continue joint professional
development between the Early
Childhood Community and the
kindergarten teachers. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Edward Curry |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Pre-K
classes visit kindergarten classes |
Continue to offer the opportunity for
Pre-K classes to visit the
kindergarten classrooms. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Steven Schaaf |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Teacher
to Teacher Visitations |
The
early childhood teachers and
kindergarten teachers will be given
the opportunity to visit each other’s
settings. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Steven Schaaf |
Start: 9/4/2007
Finish: 9/4/2012 |
$0.00 |
|
Professional Development Activity
Information
|
|
Number of Hours Per
Session |
Total Number of
Sessions Per School Year |
Estimated Number of
Participants Per Year |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Organization or
Institution Name |
Type of Provider |
Provider's
Department of Education Approval
Status |
|
Mifflin County
School District |
School Entity
|
Approved |
|
Knowledge and
Skills |
Research and Best
Practices |
Designed to
Accomplish |
| |
|
|
|
Follow-up
Activities |
Evaluation Methods |
| |
|
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Terrific
Transition Team |
The
core team will meet to develop
ongoing relationships between the
Early Childhood Community and the
kindergarten teachers. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Steven Schaaf |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
Strategy:
Pre-K Implementation
Description: MCSD will form a team, in
collaboration with Pre-K providers
representatives, to perform a needs
assessment for Pre-K services in MCSD
Activities:
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Team
Meetings |
A
team will meet to collaborate on
needs assessment for the Pre-K
program. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Steven Schaaf |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
Strategy:
Pre-K Programs
Description: MCSD will continue to
explore the possibility of Pre-K programs.
Activities:
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Community
Needs Assessment |
The
MCSD will conduct a survey to
determine the need for Pre-K
services. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Steven Schaaf |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Exploration of Community Partners |
Invite qualified partners to discuss
opportunities for collaboration. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Steven Schaaf |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Observation of existing Pre-K
Programs |
A
team will arrange to observe several
existing Pre-K programs in
surrounding districts. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Steven Schaaf |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
Goal: Elementary Report Card Review
Description: MCSD personnel will
investigate elementary report cards to
determine if changes would be beneficial.
Strategy:
Critical Self-Analysis of
individual teacher grading practices
Description: Develop a structured set
of guiding questions for each teacher to
review to further define their own grading
practices
Activities:
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Development of grading practices |
Develop a set of guiding questions
for each teacher to review to further
define their grading methods. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Edward Curry |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
Strategy:
Report Card Review by grade
levels
Description: Meet in grade levels to
review and discuss elementary report card
formats.
Activities:
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Report
card review teams |
Each grade level will meet to review
and discuss report cards in the
elementary grades. |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
Steven Schaaf |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
Goal: Fiscal Responsibility
Description: The goal is to increase
the benefit of the financial resources by
using cost efficient management strategies.
Strategy:
Analysis of Alternative
Funding Sources
Description: To make sure we are
utilizing all funding available to the
district.
Activities:
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Analysis
of Community Resources |
Analyze school age before and after
school programs;
Support outside agencies that provide
the school district children and
their families, such as United Way,
Lumina Center, YMCA, counseling,
etc.) |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
John Czerniakowski |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
|
Activity |
Description |
|
Analysis
of Grant Writing
Procedures/Opportunities |
Dedicating an individual to
coordinate efforts to obtain
alternate funding |
|
Person Responsible |
Timeline for
Implementation |
Resources |
|
John Czerniakowski |
Start: N/A
Finish: N/A |
$0.00 |
| |
