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Questions about the ARRA reports?  Please contact Omaha Public Schools Educational Accountability Office.

Leslie McMillion, Director
Phone: 402-557-4471
Fax:    402-557-4479
leslie.mcmillion@ops.org

Questions about the ARRA reports?  Please contact Omaha Public Schools Educational Accountability Office.

Leslie McMillion, Director
Phone: 402-557-4471
Fax:    402-557-4479
leslie.mcmillion@ops.org



ARRA Reports


Project Title:
McMillan American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - School Wide Program
 
Project Coordinator:
Dan Bartels
 
Project Location:
McMillan Magnet Middle School
 
Program:
Title 1
Program Type:
Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantage
Fund:
ARRA Title I-McMillan MS
Budget Allocation:
$114,119.00
  Budget Report:
Click Here for Budget Report
Project Description:

 

Provide a brief overview of your building's proposed Title I School Wide Program:
The McMillan 2010-2011 Title I School Wide Program will consist of the following activities:
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·     C Continued implementation of parent/guardian program support activities
·         Use of reading and math interventions with all students
·         Identification of students who will benefit from after-school and summer programs
·         Training for teachers in the use of new curriculum
·         Development and implementation of new after school tutoring program, which will be available to all students
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·         Development and implementation of differentiation using technology
 
The following are brief descriptions of the math, reading and instructional differentiation strategy interventions:
 
Math:
10-11 School year implementations include: The Texas Instruments (TI) MathForward curriculum will be delivered through small group instruction in a daily 90 minute block. TI MathFroward curriculum will be integrated into district curriculum, in order to provide more instruction and practice, to raise the achievement level of Tier 2 and 3 curriculum. A minimum of one (1) certified teacher will deliver the curriculum.
 
Summer 10-11 implementation:
Continuation of TI-Forward Math curriculum during a five (5) week summer session for incoming 7th and 8th grade students. Delivery will be accomplished using two (2) certified teachers.
 
Language Arts/Reading:
10-11 School year implementations include:
The AMP Reading Program (district approved) will be integrated into the daily schedule for the Tier 2 Reading Students. This will be delivered under the supervision of a minimum of one (1) certified teacher, and students will remain in the class for an entire school year.
 
All students, in the building, will utilize the Achieve 3000 (district approved) and the Literate Lion Implementation Model (district approved, McMillan reading program created using African American Achievement grant money) under the supervision of a minimum of one (1) certified teacher.
 
Summer 2010-2011:
A five (5) week summer session will be held for incoming 7th and 8t'' grade students, where Achieve 3000 (district approved) and the AMP Reading (district approved) Programs will be utilized.  Achieve 3000 (district approved), and the Literate Lion program (district approved, McMillan reading program created using African American Achievement grant money) will be used by all students, while AMP will be utilized by Tier 2 students. A minimum of two certified teachers will provide delivery of service.
 
Differentiation using Technology Staff Development:
2010-2011 implementation:
All McMillan teaching staff will be provided the opportunity to participate in student support and curriculum development using technology. This training would focus on helping McMillan teachers develop student curriculum and differentiated instructional strategies using smart technologies.
 
2.     Please provide the following:
aIn Strategies to be utilized
 
Strategy/Intervention
Implementation Model
Cost
Evaluation
Math Tutoring
After school
$20,000.00
CRT/CAT Score, Course Grade
Reading Tutoring
After school
$20,000.00
Acuity/State Reading/ CAT Scores, Course Grade
Summer Math Class
Summer program
$35,000.00
Course Grade/ Acuity Test Score
Summer Reading Class
Summer Program
$35,000.00
Course Grade/ Acuity Test Score
Differentiation Instruction
Professional Development Sessions
$30,000.00
Pre/Post Attitudinal Survey/ Development of targeted courses
 
3.      Describe the plan for Professional Development for teachers:
 
Title of PD
Provider 
Participants
# of Sessions
Dates/
Location
Indication of
Success
Cost
Texas Instruments Math Curriculum
Texas Instruments
 
All McMillan Math teachers (6)
29
Fall 10
Spring 11
CRT/CAT scores, Course grades, Acuity scores
$9,000
AMP Teacher Training
AMP Curriculum
All Literacy teachers (10)
1
Fall 10
Acuity/ CAT scores, Course grades, State Reading
Differentiation Training/ Curriculum Development using Smart Technology training
Smart Technology Trainers – Blackboard Trainers
 
All McMillan staff
16
Fall10
Spring 11
Acuity/ CAT scores, Course grades, State Reading
Achieve 3000
Achieve 3000
All McMillan teachers
3
Fall 10 Spring 11
Acuity/CAT scores, course grades, State Reading
$16,000
 
4.      Describe and develop the plan for Parental Involvement including:
a.    
e.     List and explain the strategies to increase parental involvement:
 
Strategies
Person Responsible
Dates/Times
Indicator of Success
Cost
Together We Succeed Family Activities
Instructional Facilitator/After school Program Coordinator
Fall and Spring Semesters
Parent/Student Survey Climate Survey
$9,000.00
Parent Teacher Conferences
Instructional Facilitator/Dean of Students
October 10/ February 2011
Parent attendance
$1,500.00
Parent Curriculum Meetings
Instructional Facilitator
January 11
May 11
June 11
Parent attendance
$2,000.00
Magnet Parent Advisory Committees
Instructional Facilitator/ Magnet Coordinator
Quarterly
Parent survey
$500.00
 
5.     Describe the Materials, Resources, and/or Curriculum that are proposed purchases. (All requisitions for curriculum, materials and resources must be approved by Curriculum and Learning/Title 1.)
 
Staff development interventions include:
a)     Curriculum Development and Differentiation Training using Technology
 
Student Tier 2 interventions include:
a)     AMP Reading Program
b)     Achieve 3000 Reading Program
c)     Texas Instruments (TI) Math Forward
 
Tier 3 interventions include:
a)     Achieve 3000 Reading Program
b)     Texas Instruments (TI) Math Forward 
 
6.     Explain how you propose to coordinate services which may be funded by federal, state, and district dollars.
Students at McMillan will be encouraged and supported in their education through Title I dollars. This educational assistance will focus on all students in need of assistance, and is meant to support existing district programs.
 
Funding-Sources of funding are utilized to support academic programs for students, parent involvement activities for parents/guardians, and professional development for staff members. Major funding sources are listed below:
District General Budget                                                  Title I Budget
District Magnet Budget                                                  Sherwood Foundation African-American Achievement Grant
 
Resources-The resources listed below offer support to students, parents/guardians, staff members, and the school district. These resources facilitate improvement of student achievement. Resources include:
Nebraska Department of Education                                OPS District Supervisors
Academic Data Representatives                                     Magnet Coordinator
Middle Level Focus Committee                                       K-12 Lead Teachers
Differentiated Instruction-Dr. Vera Blake                        Co-Teaching Workshop-Lisa Dieker
 
Community Resources-The identified community resources provide invaluable partnerships that facilitate and support student success. Adopt-A-School Partners and community partners include:
Creighton University                                                     Dream Foundation
University of Nebraska at Omaha                                 Omaha YMCA
Magnet Schools of America                                          Police Athletic League
All Our Kids                                                                  TeamMates Mentoring
Omaha Police Department                                            Sherwood Foundation
City of Omaha                                                              Bright Futures Foundation
Sherwood Foundation                                                                       Metro Community College
 

The coordination of resources will be the purview and charge of the Title 1 Site Coordinator, who will work not only with McMillan but also with various other buildings in the district.

 
Project Objectives:
1.      Identify and adopt reading and math interventions for all students.
2.      Increase the number of students reading on grade level.
3.      Increase the number of students passing their current math class.

 

 
Baseline Data:

Baseline data will come from the standardized tests taken during the 2010-2011 school year. These scores will then be used to calculate goals for the next year. Data includes, but is not limited to: CAT scores, Reading and Math Acuity scores, State Reading and Math scores, and course grades.

 
Performance Indicators:

Success of the program will be measured by McMillan Magnet Center academic goals. Goals for the 2010-2011 school year include a four point gain on CAT reading and math test scores, 96% proficiency on the State Reading Test (NeSA-R), 94% proficiency on Math CRTs, and an 85% passing rate on course grades.

   
Accomplishments:

 

Met goal of 94% proficiency goal on Math CRTs
Met goal of 85% passing rate in Reading and Math classes

 

   
DATE SUBMITTED: 11/30/2010 2:40 PM

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