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Principal Professional Practice Measures School Year 2014 ‐ 15 Name: Melissa Logan School: Berry Elementary School Outcome Evidence 1.0 Facilitate the development of a school vision. 1.1 There is a written school vision that encompasses Evidence: values, challenges, and opportunities for the 1. Vision From the School Website academic, social, and emotional development of 2. The “Berry Best” PBIS Celebration each student. Picture 3. Two Twitter Messages About Bully Prevention Activities Comments: Berry Elementary school’s vision statement defines the goals of the educational program. In a brief synopsis, it provides clarity and direction to the overall success of the school. The vision statement addresses who the school serves, what the school seeks to accomplish, and how the school is productive with the endeavor. /1 1.2 There is a process for ensuring that all staff and other Evidence: community members are able to articulate the vision. 1.Berry Beat Newsletter Comments: The Berry Beat is the school’s quarterly newsletter. Delivery of the publication coincides with the release of report cards. Communicating the vision in the school’s newsletter is a way to emphasize to staff and community members how Berry Elementary School is dedicated to ensuring that all students receive a quality education in an atmosphere that is conducive to learning. /1 1.3 There are procedures in place for the periodic, Evidence: collaborative review of the vision by the school 1. A Team Leader Meeting Agenda for community. September 19, 2014 2. SLO Mid ‐ Year Review Reflection for Math and Reading Comments: Monthly team leader meetings provide a routine opportunity to assess the school’s progress toward caring out the mission of the school. Another procedure in place to periodically review progress toward

Principal Professional Practice Measures School Year 2014 ‐ 15 accomplishing the vision is mid ‐ year SLOs. The review process includes collaboration of the Office of School Administration, the school ‐ based administrative team, and the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT). /1 1.4 Resources are in place or have been requested to Evidence: support the vision. 1. Extending Learning Opportunity Proposal for Reading, Math, and Science: the proposal included SIP objectives, program duration, student and teacher ratio, needs, and root causes to be addressed Comments: In order to support the attainment of the vision of the school, the extended learning opportunity program was revamped. The purpose of the strategy was to increase the amount of time students were learning in the classroom, to avoid pulling students out of their regular classrooms, and to improve academic achievement and assessment scores. Having the program before school allowed for instruction by certified teachers. This process benefited students because teachers are familiar with expectations associated with College and Career Ready Standards. /1 Total Points Outcome #1 4/4 Outcome Evidence 2.0 Align all aspects of a school culture to student and /1 adult learning. 2.1 There is respect, teamwork, and trust in dealings with Evidence: students, staff, and parents. 1. Letters to Sylvia Lawson, Amy Hollstein and Ms. Peter 2. Emails to Staff and Parents Comments: Modeling of the PBIS expectation of respect toward students, staff, and parents contributes to establishing a positive school culture. During the course of a school year there are many situations in which courageous conversations must take place. It is evident through the letters and emails exhibited, that Ms. Logan has established procedures and policies that encourage teamwork among all stakeholders. /1

Principal Professional Practice Measures School Year 2014 ‐ 15 2.2 There are high expectations for all students and Evidence: teachers in a culture of continuous learning. 1. Professional Development Calendar and Sign in Sheets for Core Six Professional Development (Circle of Knowledge, Compare and Contrast, Inductive Reasoning, Vocabulary’s CODE, Write to Learn, and Read to Learn) 2. Two pictures of Staff Development Activities (Fair Day and Core Six strategy in the classroom with students) Comments: Ms. Logan has made professional development priority by facilitating a learning community in which teachers are active participants. Teachers and staff are provided with up ‐ to ‐ date educational strategies and trends. Staff development is also based on the book, The Core Six: Essential Strategies for Achieving Excellence With the Common Core. The goal is to provide teachers with exposure to classroom proven strategies to support the instruction demands of the College and Career Ready Standards. /1 2.3 There is a school improvement plan, focused on Evidence: results, and characterized by collective responsibility School Improvement Team: for instructional planning and student learning. 1. The school improvement team consists of the principal, vice Principal, administrative assistant, reading resource teacher, instructional specialists, learning resource teacher, nine classroom teachers, and two guidance counselors Comments: The purpose of the school improvement team is to collaborate on the development of the school improvement plan to ensure that the design addresses student achievement, methods to monitor the implementation of the plan, and to increase the staff involvement in executing the plan. The strategies support attainment of the school vision. /1 2.4 There is a school improvement plan, focused on Evidence: results, and characterized by collective responsibility 1. The School Improvement Plan for instructional planning and student learning.

Principal Professional Practice Measures School Year 2014 ‐ 15 Comments: The School Improvement Plan included pre ‐ and post ‐ test data analysis for math and science, adjustments that would be made to ensure progress in closing the achievement gap between students in reading and math, actions that would be made to prepare students and staff for implementation of PARCC, and a plan of action for improving scores in math, science, and reading/Language Arts. The development of the School Improvement Plan was a collective effort. The purpose of the plan is to support the Superintendent’s motto which is to improve the quality of “teaching and learning.” The School Improvement Plan includes an action plan that is designed to increase student achievement. It also includes an analysis of data and challenges which need to be address in order to move toward making progress in the overall academic performance of students. /1 2.5 There are opportunities for leadership and Evidence: collaborative decision ‐ making distributed among 1. Staff Interest Survey and School stakeholders, especially teachers. Committees Responsibility Directory (American Indian Think Tank, Art Contests, Berry Jaguar Leadership, Bus Coordinator, Course Activities, Code.Org, Computer Bowl, County Fair Representative, Crisis Team, Crochet Club, etc.) Comments: The staff interest survey is designed to identify teachers and staff interests of the upcoming school year. It also provides teachers with an opportunity to express an interest in leadership opportunities. The information is also helpful in signing committee chairpersons to assist with carrying out the goals of the School Improvement. /1 Total Points Outcome #2 5/5 Outcome Evidence 3.0 Monitor the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

Principal Professional Practice Measures School Year 2014 ‐ 15 3.1 There are ongoing conversations with teachers as to Evidence: how the Maryland State Common Core Curriculum 1. Email to Amy Hollstein regarding usage and/or local curriculum and research ‐ based of substitutes for formative instructional strategies that are integrated into daily assessments classroom instruction. 2. Long ‐ Range Planning For Reading and Math During the First Quarter: Reading (Map Updates on Pacing Calendar, Formative Assessments, Running Records Training, Reading Updates, Questions/Needs/Comments) Math (Unpacking the Standards, Map Of Dates On Pacing Calendar, Formative Assessments, Print Pre/Post Test Items for Teams, Review Resource Folders on the V Drive, Questions/Needs/ Comments) Gifted Testing (Harrison Observation Form, Gifted Cluster Curriculum, Questions/Needs/ Comments) 3. Berry Elementary Quarterly Planning: Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards ‐ Long Range Planning Comments: Each quarter Ms. Logan designates time for the instructional leadership team and grade level teachers to engage in long ‐ range planning. The purpose of these sessions is to develop a quarterly long ‐ term plan that will prioritize instruction, support the school improvement plan, and lead to increased student achievement. Teachers are guided to develop lesson plans which focus on achievement in targeted areas. /1 3.2 There is student work that is appropriately Evidence: challenging. 1. ILT Collaboration Planning Agenda for November 24, 2014 2. Formative Assessment Pinch Cards 3. Independent Research Project About Spiders: A sample of the project by Noah W. 4. Six Pictures (a tweet about kindergarten students using a sensory box to find objects that began with the letter “S”, two tweets about second graders doing a project involving wax exhibits, Ms. Thompson’s third grade class learning about static electricity by