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ECPS 3-Year Strategic PlanUpdated 9-3-13

ECPS CORE VALUE: COMMUNITY

WE BELIEVEthe school and community should work collaboratively in supporting the learningcommunity by fostering open and direct communication. We all share the responsibility for educatin

our students/citizens.

Goal 1:Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.

Strategic Initiative 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

1.1 Improve internal

communication.

1.2 Improve external

communication.

Identify internal

stakeholders.

Identify and evaluate

present internal

communication processes.

Train staff and implement

new District and School

websites.

Develop a District wide

internalcommunication

plan.

Establish ways to

communicate processes to

internal stakeholders (Ex.

emails, websites,

ConnectEd, Intranet, etc.).

Identify external

stakeholders.

Identify and evaluate

present external

communication processes

(Ex. stakeholder survey,

ConnectEd, email,

websites, etc).

Develop aDistrict wide

Assess, evaluate and

modify as needed.

Implement District wide

communication plan.

Utilize and evaluate.

Implement community

processes consistently for

external stakeholders.



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external communication

plan.

Establish ways to

communicate processes to

external stakeholders.

Develop strategies for

marketing the District and

schools.

modify as needed.

Evaluate and modify

communication processes

to external stakeholders.

Implement strategies for

marketing.

modify as needed.


modify as needed.

Evaluate and modify

strategies for marketing.

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ECPS CORE VALUE: RELATIONSHIPS

WE BELIEVEin strong, positive, caring relationships with all school stakeholders and community

the key to student success.

Goal 2:To embrace positive relationships with all stakeholders.


2.1 Enhance collaborative

relationships with all

stakeholders.

Host one academic night

for parents/students per

semester.

Establish a focus group

to research student led

conferencing to enhance

parent/teacher

conferences.

Create a plan for

mentor/mentee

relationships to target at

risk students.

Develop a plan to support

new staff members, to

include an assigned

coach to help with

transition.

Create a student

internship plan with local

businesses to targetmiddle and high school

students.

Establish a

Superintendent

roundtable forum that

Conduct quarterly

academic nights with at

least one held in a

community location.

Create a plan for

implementation of student

led conferences.

Establish mentor/mentee

for at risk students within

the schools.

Implement a plan to

support new staff

members, to include an

assigned coach to help

with transition.

Implement student

internship plan with local

businesses for highschool students.

Conduct quarterly

Superintendent

roundtable forums with

teachers.

Implement student led

conferences.

Establish community,

business mentor/mentee

program for students.

Continue student

internship plan with high

school students and

expand to other

populations.

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meets with teachers once

per semester.

Survey stakeholder

groups to assess needs

for diversity training.

Conduct diversity

awareness training to help

teachers connect with a

diverse population of

learners.

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ECPS CORE VALUE: SAFE SCHOOLS

WE BELIEVEthat students excel in a secure, nurturing environment. They must have a

physically,emotionally and intellectually safe atmosphere which promotes student success.

Goal 3:ECPS will provide safe, orderly and caring environments that promotes students success.


3.1 Assess and address

safety and security needs.

3.2 Strengthen District

Policies and Procedures.

Conduct school safety

needs assessment.

Provide safety and crisis

training.

Audit District Protocols

for crisis response.

Coordinate mock crisis

drills with law

enforcement.

Review, update, train and

implement safety

procedures for visitors

and volunteers.

PBIS training and

implementation.

Assess school climate

through annual

Continue annual school

safety assessment.


training. Install buzz in

systems in all schools.

Install security cameras in

all schools.Install security

cameras at District office.

Install security camera on

all buses. Install Panic

Alarms on each campus.

Establish law enforcement

intermittent supervision at

Elementary Schools.

Deploy SROs to Middle

Schools.

Conduct drills utilizing

district protocols for

feedback, compliance and

improvement.

Continue to review,

update, train and

implement safety


and volunteers.

PBIS training and

implementation.


Continue annual school

safety assessment.


training.

Deploy SROs to all

Elementary, Middle and

High Schools.

Conduct drills utilizing

district protocols for

feedback, compliance and

improvement.

Continue to review,

update, train and

implement safety


and volunteers.

PBIS training and

implementation.


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stakeholder survey

process and Teacher

Working Conditions

Survey.

through annual survey

process.

through annual

stakeholder survey

process and TWC.

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ECPS CORE VALUE: CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

WE BELIEVEthat improvement is a process and not a destination. ECPS must have a strategic

process to continuously evaluate each step of the learning process, operational efficiency and monitoriframework so that our District continues to improve in a thoughtful, planned way.

Goal 4:Build and sustain a District culture based on high expectations and continuous improvement.


4.1 Develop systemic

strategic processes for

improvement.

4.2 Implement HomeBase

instructional data system.

Develop annual staff,

student and parent

surveys. Utilize, evaluate

and act on survey results.

Create a comprehensive

list of non-negotiables in

priority order to lead and

support our core values.

Create a set of standard

operating procedures by

department aligned with

core values.

Define current roles and

responsibilities of each

staff member and assure

alignment to the

organizational chart.

Develop a process for

implementation of

HomeBase platforms.

Train all identified staff on

PowerSchool and

PowerTeacher

components.

Train all certified staff on

True North Logic

components.

Train all certified staff on

Schoolnet components.

Administrative teams will


student and parent



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review lesson plans and

monitor lesson plan

implementation assuring

that they are aligned to

CCES and district pacing

guides.

Conduct frequent

classroom observations;

10 weekly walk throughs

per administrator,

Collegial Power Hour,

Formal Observations.

Each observation should

be followed by immediate

descriptive feedback.

Administrative teams will

review lesson plans andmonitor lesson plan

implementation assuring

that they are aligned to

CCES and district pacing

guides.

Conduct frequent



per administrator,






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ECPS CORE VALUE: RIGOROUS CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

WE BELIEVEin providing all students with an opportunity to share their knowledge, solve proble

and question their learning through collaborative environments.

WE BELIEVEit is our responsibility to develop well educated critical thinkers that are focused on

being college and career ready.

WE BELIEVEin a challenging and diverse curriculum that encourages the creativity, innovation an

risk taking necessary to succeed in a global community.

Goal 5:Provide all students with rigorous curriculum and instruction in an academically rich

environment that is committed to student success.


5.1 Develop highly

effective instructional

leaders.

Develop and implement

District walkthough form

with feedback and

parameters.

Enhance the formal

observation process with


Pre/post tests will bedeveloped at school level

for instructional

units/pacing guides by

standards.

Utilize District lesson plan

as an instructional

resource.

Use pacing guides for

lesson planning in

preparation for District

benchmarks.

Actively participate in

school/grade

level/department PLCs

using data.

Utilize Power Hour

Develop Teacher

Academy requirements

set by District for

professional development.

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5.2 Provide quality

educational experiences.

observation process.

Train all teachers and

administrators in Friday

Institute TPAC learning

initiative.

Educational framework in

Daily 5, CAFE, Guided

Reading, Writing across

the curriculum and Math.

Develop Middle School

Focused Strategies.

Develop High School

Focused Strategies.

Lesson plans reflect

common criteria around

small group instruction,

differentiation, essential

questions and child

friendly standards.

Actively participate in

school/department data

analysis (Data days).

Provide Middle and High

School students withvisits to local community

colleges, Universities and

Businesses.

Field trips aligned with

NCSCOS by grade level

and subject.

Evaluation of authentic

tasks via rubrics.

Implement Middle School

Focused Strategies.

Implement High SchoolFocused Strategies.

Create High School

Counselor job

descriptions to support

student access to high

level educational

experiences.

Develop 9 week

reteaching plans.

Online course recovery

system revamped to be

rigorous and of high

quality.

Develop Dual Immersion

program by attendance

area.

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5.3 Develop and

implement protocols for

data analysis for decision

making.

Develop strategic plan on

Global School and Dual

Immersion thematic

rollout.

Evaluate current

Preschool curriculum for

alignment to CCSSS.

Identify data points for

Elementary, Middle and

High Schools.

Develop process for data

day agendas.

Establish data notebooks

for staff.

Rollout one (1) to one (1)

technology device

initiative.

Open a Global/Dual

Immersion School.

Student data notebooks

used with fidelity at all

schools.

Increase number of

preschool classes.

Align course offerings for

all high schools.

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ECPS School Improvement Plan

ECPS CORE VALUE: COMMUNITY

WE BELIEVEthe school and community should work collaboratively in supporting the learning

community by fostering open and direct communication. We all share the responsibility for educatin

our students/citizens.

Goal 1:Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.

Strategic Initiative Timeline Person Responsible Implementation Evidence

SouthWest Edgecombe

High School will conduct

monthly Principals

Roundtable / Listening

sessions for the purposes

of increasing parentalinvolvement and

knowledge of student

services, available

technology and

scholarship opportunities.

Conduct SWE

CollegeWorks Freshman

Orientation

Conduct SWE OpenHouse

Report Card Pick up and

Open House.

Monthly:

November 19

December 12

January 16

February 25

March 25April 29

May 15

August 19 (7:00pm -

9:00pm)

August 22 (2:00pm -7:00pm)

October 17 (4:00 - 7:00)

August 2013 - July 2014

Administrative team

members; One

representative from

counseling staff; selected

staff (school departmental

spotlight).

All SWE staff.

All SWE staff.

All SWE staff.

Testing Coordinator,

Completed attendance

rosters with the vision of

increased attendance,

over time, and an informed

community.

Completed orientation

presentations (agenda,

presentation boards, etc.)

Completed orientation.

ConnectEd calls; Open

House.

Greater knowledge of

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Schoolwide Google

Master Calendar

Second Semester Open

House

School-wide Monthly

Newsletter

(CougarTracks)

January 28, 2014

Monthly: August 2013 -

June 2014

Principal

All SWE staff.

Chuck Baker (publisher);

Staff and student

contributions

school-wide events by all

staff. Increased

attendance at events

through a reduction of

scheduling conflicts.

ConnectEd calls; Open

House.

Completed on-line

newsletters.

ECPS CORE VALUE: RELATIONSHIPS

WE BELIEVEin strong, positive, caring relationships with all school stakeholders and community

the key to student success.

Goal 2:To embrace positive relationships with all stakeholders.


Design and implement

administrative (Principal

and Assistant Principal)

effectiveness surveys.

Star Teacher monthly

celebration and

recognition.

To create community

partnerships including:businesses, civic,

post-secondary

institutions, higher

education entities,

religious, and individuals

(especially alumni).

First Semester

(Administered by Dec. 6,

2013); Second Semester

(Administered by May 2,

2014)

Second staff meeting of

each month, beginning

September 18, 2013.

August 2013 - June 2014

Principal and clerical

support staff.

Principal for first

recognition and then

passed to subsequent

teacher by teacher choice.

Principal and

CollegeWorks taskforce.

Collected survey data and

report of data shared with

staff.

Roster of Star teachers

and photos placed on

employee recognition

board.

Established partnership

rosters.

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Distinguished Alumni

Award

Presented at

Homecoming, October 18,

2013.

Principal and

CollegeWorks taskforce.

On-line application posted

to SWE website; paper

application at front desk.

Named distinguished

alumni.

ECPS CORE VALUE: SAFE SCHOOLS

WE BELIEVEthat students excel in a secure, nurturing environment. They must have a

physically,emotionally and intellectually safe atmosphere which promote student success.

Goal 3:ECPS will provide safe, orderly and caring environments that promote students success


Conduct regional staff

crisis training (Carver,

South, Bulluck, West,

SouthWest) where

schools meet at

SouthWest to train on

and understand lockdownprocedures.

Complete two lockdown

drills (one per semester).

ECPS Staff Handbook

implementation and

training (Policies andProcedures).

Continuation of PBIS staff

module training and PBIS

system at SWE.

SWE will reduce the

August 23 (11:00am -

12:00pm)

September 17, 2013 and

TBD date for Second

Semester.

September 18, 2013.

August 2013 - June 2014.


Lt. Taylor (Edgecombe

County Sheriffs Dept.)

and school personnel.

ECPS District staff, SWE

administrative team,

Edgecombe County

Sheriffs Dept. and SWE

staff.

Administrative team and

SWE staff.

PBIS team, Administrative

team, and SWE staff.

PBIS team, Administrative

team, and SWE staff.

Completed staff

development roster.

ConnectEd call notifying

parents and students in

advance of the lockdown

drill; Completed drill.

Completed employee

acknowledgment forms.

Completed module

training and PBIS reward

Fridays.

Evidence of 10%

reduction in OSS days

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number of OSS days

consumed by 10% from

1152 OSS days in

2012-2013 to 1036 OSS

days or less for 2013-2014.

consumed, annualized.

ECPS CORE VALUE: CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

WE BELIEVEthat improvement is a process and not a destination. ECPS must have a strategic

process to continuously evaluate each step of the learning process, operational efficiency and monitoriframework so that our District continues to improve in a thoughtful, planned way.

Goal 4:Build and sustain a District culture based on high expectations and continuous improvement.


Implementation of ECPS

districtwide

non-negotiables in

coordination with the

established SWE

non-negotiables.

Conduct formal and

informal walk-through

evaluations utilizing the

established district

template. Provide staff

development on the look

fors and exemplars.

Continuation of

Professional Development

on Revised Blooms

Taxonomy with specific

regard to look fors and

examplars.


September 16, 2013 - June

12, 2014.

Monthly staff meeting

beginning October 2,

2013.

ECPS district staff, SWE

administrative team, and

all SWE instructional

staff.

SWE administrative team

and SWE instructional

staff.

SWE administrative team

and SWE instructional

staff.

Completed list of

non-negotiables evident

in SWE employee

handbook and reviewed in

opening staff meeting for

clarification and

understanding.

GoogleDocs form and

compilation of data.

Staff implementation on

higher-tiered versions of

Revised Blooms

taxonomy in instructional

strategies and delivery.

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ECPS CORE VALUE: RIGOROUS CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

WE BELIEVEin providing all students with an opportunity to share their knowledge, solve proble

and question their learning through collaborative environments.

WE BELIEVEit is our responsibility to develop well educated critical thinkers that are focused onbeing college and career ready.

WE BELIEVEin a challenging and diverse curriculum that encourages the creativity, innovation an

risk taking necessary to succeed in a global community.

Goal 5:Provide all students with rigorous curriculum and instruction in an academically-rich

environment that is committed to student success.


All teachers will

implement and utilize the

SWE Instructional Data

notebooking system.

Maintain writing

portfolios in all

instructional classes for

the purpose of

benchmarking for growth

and information

attainment, as well as

improved writing skills.



Administrative team

(oversight) and all SWE

instructional staff.

Administrative team

(oversight) and all SWE

instructional staff.

Completed SWE

Instructional Data

Notebooks.

Completed portfolios.

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