NEEDS ASSESSMENT 2013-2014

School Name: Principals Name: Underline your current CCRPI Rating: 2011-2012 CCRPI Status: Priority Focus Reward(Achievement) Reward (Gap Closure) None of the above

Persons in positions listed below must provide input as you complete your Needs Assessment. Enter the name of the individual representing each position below. A name must be entered in all slots below. All individuals must sign this document. Principal: Teacher: Paraprofessional: Business Partner: Parent: Underline any groups of students in your school/district who are not performing to your expectations. Economically disadvantaged ESOL Gifted and Talented Migrant Minority Regular Education Special Education None of the above. All students are performing to expectations. Other/Please specify:

Underline one or more content areas in which targeted professional learning for teachers in your school/district would increase student achievement. English/Language Arts Mathematics Reading Science Social Studies Other/Please specify:

Underline three areas of professional learning for your teachers that would have the greatest positive impact on student achievement? Assessing student achievement Classroom Management Differentiated instructional strategies Effective teaching strategies Parent and community involvement Standards-Based Classroom Technology for Teachers Interpreting and using data Working effectively with paraprofessionals/volunteers Co-teaching and inclusion training Pedagogical enhancement not needed Other/Please specify:

Underline the professional learning that would enhance your skills as a school or system leader. Assessing leaders Assessing student achievement Assessing teachers Classroom Management Classroom use of technology Interpreting and using data Conflict resolution Designing, implementing, monitoring, and assessing the improvement plan

Differentiated instructional strategies Effective communication with all stakeholders Effective co-teaching classrooms Effective school-wide behavioral plans Effective teaching practices Parent and community involvement Shared leadership and decision making Standards-based classroom Other/Please specify:

Underline the data used to complete this Needs Assessment for the 2012-2013 school year: CRCT 2011-2012 EOCT 2011-2012 Benchmark 2011-2012 Georgia High School Graduation Test List additional data used to complete this Needs Assessment: Performance on the Scholastic Reading Inventory

EQUITY
UNDERLINE YES OR NO TO THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS

I.

We have teachers assigned to core subjects who are not considered HiQ. YES or NO

If your answer is yes what are some possible actions that the district can develop to address this concern? Using the consultative model with the participation of highly qualified
teachers; teachers without HiQ status are mentored and given the tools to provide effective standards-based instruction.

II.

We have a disproportionate number of teachers who are not HiQ.

YES or NO

If your answer is yes what are some possible actions that the district can develop to address this concern?

III.

We have an inequitable number of teachers with little or no experience in the system. (03 years of experience). YES or NO

If your answer is yes what are some possible actions that the district can develop to address this concern?

IV.

We have paraprofessionals in the Title I Program who are not HiQ. YES or NO If your answer is yes list names below:

V.

We need assistance with recruiting and placement of HiQ teachers to ensure that all students have access to experienced teachers. YES or NO If your answer is yes what are some possible actions that the district can develop to address this concern? The Human Resources Department is very instrumental and supportive in assisting with the recruitment and retention of highly qualified teachers.

2013-2014 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING BUDGET REQUEST

State Professional Learning monies are allocated to all schools at the beginning of the school year. YOU MUST UTILIZE ALL OF YOUR SCHOOL SITE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FUNDS BEFORE YOU REQUEST ADDITIONAL STATE OR TITLE IIA FUNDS. The tentative amount of monies for each site is $2500.00. This amount is subject to change. SCHOOL XXXXXXXXXXXXX _________________________________ _____________

Professional Learning Focus Areas: Reading Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science and Safe School/Climate are the major areas of focus for the 2013-2014 school year at Coastal Georgia Comprehensive Academy.

OBJECT CODE

Description for Budget Line

Amount Requested

1120

1160

Substitutes ( for teachers participating in PL Activities) Stipends (for certified employees who complete principal/executive director approved professional learning outside of their contract hours)

2200 2700 3100

Medicare (PL office will determine this amount FICA (PL office will determine this amount) Professional Services(nonpayroll services that can only be performed by individuals with specific knowledge or skills such as fees for outside consultants to conduct training Staff Development (services performed by individuals qualified to assist in enhancing the quality of teaching) Travel, Registration, Tuition (fees or reimbursement for conference or workshop registrations, meals, hotel, and other authorized travel expenses)

3130

3410

$2500.00 Registration fees for 2 teachers to attend: Georgia Council for Social Studies Registration fee for 5 staff members to attend: National Youth at Risk Conference Registration fees for two teachers to attend: Various Reading Trainings

$2500.00

4610

Supplies(To be used in professional learning activities for educators) $2,500.00

TOTAL