KIPP: Arc of the Year > Plan > K-12 Instruction
 
Plan Plan

K-12 Instruction

May–June
Objective: Strategically plan for the next school year based on current year’s data  
Assistant Principals/Deans
Principals

Key for Progress Monitoring: 

  • Bold: One KIPP required – priority student outcome goals and measures, additional student outcome goals and measures, and actions

  • Regular: One KIPP required – additional goals and measures (not student outcomes)

  • Italics: strongly recommended 

K–2 Literacy Progress Monitoring During Plan

 
Student Outcomes to MonitorActionsAdditional Measures to Monitor

  • X% of students in grades K–2 scoring at or above benchmark on mCLASS DIBELS 8


  • Region demonstrates above-average growth or well-above-average growth on mCLASS DIBELS 8 at End of Year (EOY)


  • All schools and grades demonstrate above-average or well-above-average growth on mCLASS DIBELS 8 at EOY




Use DIBELS Data Analysis Protocol to support annual strategic planning and to identify students for intervention support, including during summer

  • 95%+ students assessed on DIBELS at EOY


  • 100% of K–2 teachers have completed LETRS Unit 3 by June 30


  • 80% of teachers score 80% or higher on LETRS Unit 4 post-test


  • 100% of teachers engage in DIBELS EOY data analysis with regional literacy lead or school leader/assistant principal


  • 90% of classrooms are at innovation on curriculum implementation rubric [Regions returning to curriculum] 90% of teachers are proficient in Instructional Feedback row of Foundational Skills Rubric as determined during AP observations and walkthroughs

  • 90% of classrooms are at full operation on curriculum implementation rubric (regions new to curriculum)


    3–8 Literacy Progress Monitoring During Plan

     
    Student Outcomes to MonitorActionsAdditional Measures to Monitor

    • X% of students in grades 3–8 scoring at or above benchmark on mCLASS DIBELS 8


    • Region demonstrates above-average growth or well-above-average growth in grades 3–5 on mCLASS DIBELS 8 at End of Year (EOY)


    • All schools and grades demonstrate above-average or well-above-average growth in grades 3–5 on mCLASS DIBELS 8 at EOY





    		Use DIBELS Data Analysis Protocol to support annual strategic planning and to identify students for
    intervention support, including during summer
    • 95%+ of students assessed on DIBELS at EOY


    • 100% of teachers engage in DIBELS EOY data analysis with regional literacy lead or school leader/assistant principal


    • 80% of teachers are proficient on Reading Habits Strands 3, Engage Students; 6, Multisyllabic Decoding & Morphology; and 7, Fluency.

    K–8 Math Progress Monitoring During Plan

     
    Student Outcomes to MonitorActionsAdditional Measures to Monitor

    • At close of unit/module: percentage of students demonstrating proficiency on curricular assessments

    • End of Year (EOY) Common Math Assessment (CMA): percentage of students demonstrating proficiency

    		Use academic progress monitoring protocol to plan specific academic next steps for students and coaching/leadership next steps for adults
    • 95%+ of students take curricular assessments


    • 95%+ of students take EOY CMA



    • 100% of teachers engage in data analysis with an instructional leader on curricular assessments


    High School Assessment Progress Monitoring During Plan

     
    Student Outcomes to MonitorActionsAdditional Measures to Monitor
    • 11th grade: X% of students in grade 11 scoring 21+ on the ACT (or equivalent on the SAT); performance on assessment components (dependent on testing date)
    		Use academic progress monitoring protocol to plan next steps for students, including
    intervention, and coaching/leadership next steps for adults
    • 100% of students in grade 11 take the ACT/SAT at least once by spring


    • 100% of students in grade 11 eligible for early decision (GPA 3.25+) take ACT or SAT 2x by spring

    Assistant Principals/Deans Will Know and Be Able to ...

    In addition to previous season’s skills …

    Provide Data-Driven Instruction:

    • Analyze schoolwide data points and make recommendations for what to prioritize next year

    Principals Will Know and Be Able to ...

    In addition to previous season’s skills …

    Build and Manage Systems:

    • Develop a system to collect and analyze schoolwide data points (including student, teacher, multilingual learner (MLL), cohorts with Individualized Education Programs, and parent perception data)
    • Develop strategic vision, goals, and priorities for next school year based on student and other relevant data

    Facilitate Leadership Team Meetings:

    • Review yearlong data with leadership team and establish vision/priorities for next school year that account for regional vision/priorities
    • Facilitate change management and intent to return conversations