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cKeesport MCKEESPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS

EDUCATION K-5 continued
• Evaluate the math curriculum to ensure it is meeting the needs of all students
• Collectively review the current technology utilized in the classrooms
• PBIS team to further develop PBIS system using survey results
• Use test scores to make changes to ELA Program to better meet the needs of all students
• Family Engagement Activities monthly
• Continue implementation of Career Readiness Plan
2020-2021
• Act 80 Days for Professional Development / Grade Level Planning ( minimum 6 full days per year )
• Continue to implement new ELA content continue to review and make changes as dictated by the data and teacher input
• Continue monthly grade level team meetings ( Data Analysis , Curriculum Review , Professional learning )
• Using PBIS data- expand on developing a process for consistent implementation
• Monitor consistent implementation of curriculum and programming to unify the teaching approach of all teachers
• Use test scores to make changes to ELA Program to better meet the needs of all students
• Family Engagement Activities monthly
• Update and revise the current Career Readiness Plan reflect any new employment opportunities for students
• Implement and revise as needed new math content
• Reevaluate the evaluation of our students ex . progress reports and / or report cards
2021-2022
• Act 80 Days for Professional Development / Grade Level Planning ( minimum 6 full days per year )
• Continue to implement new ELA content continue to review and make changes as dictated by the data and teacher input
• Continue monthly grade level team meetings ( Data Analysis , Curriculum Review , Professional learning )
• Monitor consistent implementation of curriculum and programming to unify the teaching approach of all teachers
• Use test scores to make changes to ELA Program to better meet the needs of all students
• Family Engagement Activities monthly
• Continue implementation of Career Readiness Plan
• Monitor implementation / revisions for all math content / program
• Using the data from the assessmentsupdate PD for all teachers of math
• Technology update w / technology director to stay current with technology shifts

EDUCATION 6-8

2017-2018
• ALL content area Curriculum Maps on website
• Develop & begin implementing 3-5 year Curriculum Action Cycle ( Implement Phase 1 maps on site & English )
• Implement & monitor new English Houghton Mifflin Harcourt series
• Begin devising a Curriculum & Professional Development Committee needs & goals
• Create Act 80 / In-Service Schedule with educational trainings & initiatives in mind
• Implement district-wide Act 80 EdCamp
• Send Teacher PD Interest Survey
• Focus on PSSA , Keystone , PSAT Data for Remediation needs & identify a “ point person ” for trainings
• Reassess / revise need for teams
• Research / Implement Smart Lab training opportunities
• Assess needs of Math Remediation – concern of students falling behind in curriculum
• Reassess CDT schedule ( twice instead of three times )
• Pitt Engagement Study ( 5-year process )
• Research Online Math Curriculum Resources
2018-2019
• Implement Curriculum & Professional Development Committee
• Update ALL content area website Curriculum Maps
• Implement Phase 2 ( Math , Science , AP Courses ) of Curriculum Action Cycle
• Monitor & collect data English
• Implement Math K-12 trainings
• Conduct Keystone group training & individual data meetings ( Point Person )
• Research other benchmark assessments beside CDTs ( possibly replace ) &
• Develop a 5th-6th and an 8th-9th Comprehensive Transition Plan ( goal of Step-Up Day )
• Add a new special to decrease rotation class size
• Reassess plan period usage ( common planning , more planning , etc )
• Inventory all subject books to ensure enough
• Discuss solutions for large class size
• Research / Implement 3D Printer & STEM trainings
• Implement Middle School Career-Fair day
• Continue Pitt Engagement Study
2019-2020
• Update ALL content area website Curriculum Maps
• Implement Phase 3 ( Social Studies , PE & Health , First half Electives ) of Curriculum Action cycle
• Monitor & collect data Math , Science & AP
• Add additional Math & Literacy Coaches
• Implement any new benchmark assessments
• Expand Foreign Language
• Reassess Extra-curricular needs
• Reassess / restructure committees
• Implement a healthy exercise program after school ( students & faculty ) as a prelude to 9th grade Health class
2020-2021
• Update ALL content area website Curriculum Maps
• Implement Phase 4 ( World Languages , Music & Art & Second half Electives ) of the 3-5 year Curriculum Action cycle
• Assess data of any new benchmark assessments
• Monitor & collect data Social Studies , PE & Health , Some Electives
• Implement Student-to-Student Mentoring program
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