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Goals
G 1 Reading/Language Arts
By spring 2022, Memphis Virtual School will increase ELA on-track and mastery proficiency rates for grades 6-8 from 18.5% in 2019 to 23.6% in 2022 and 9-10 from 20.7% in 2019 to 25.7% in 2022. We believe improvement in this area can build a base for proficiency levels across each academic discipline for all students to develop deep understanding of the content and mastery of the standards to ensure students are career and college ready.
Performance Measure
TN Ready Assessment - Annual (Elementary fourth and fifth, Middle School, and HS English from 16% to 20%) & Fall/Spring Common Formative Assessment to be determined by currently active RFP (on-track/mastery at 70%).
Sections
- Academic Achievement & Growth
- College & Career Readiness
- Climate and Access
- Educators
- Other Needs
S 1.1 Standard Aligned Core Instruction
MVS teachers will plan and execute standard aligned lesson with intentionality and focus to provide access to rigorous math curriculum, quality core instruction, and students' engagement in important content, build or prior knowledge and promote mastery of TN Standards.
Benchmark Indicator
Benchmark Indicator
MVS will pull weekly reports from Canvas and Grade Results to track quality instruction. MVS students will take District Formative Assessments (Fall, Winter, and Spring) which align with core instructional standards for the specific quarter.
A 1.1.1 Support Learning Environment for Students in ELA
Secure supplies, equipment, material, and support to enhance online instructions
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Rochelle Griffin, Betty Booker-Parks, Teresa Williams, Wanda Hunt, and Ajay Kansal | 2022-05-27 |
A 1.1.2 Additional Online Reading -TN Ready
Students will be assigned additional books to read according to grade levels.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| ELA Teachers: Myron Hewitt, Norrell Malone, Tamara Benton, Latoya Proctor, and Marcus Moore | 2022-05-20 |
A 1.1.3 Tutoring
Students who falls below 70% in any course will be required to attend tutoring (in person and virtual) to help them to get back on track.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Betty Booker-Parks, Keisha Jackson, and Rodney Smith | 2022-05-13 |
A 1.1.4 Laptop Loaner
Students will be allowed to pick up replacement laptops to ensure there is not a break in academic success
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Teresa Williams, Latasha Bogard, Loresha Gilbert | 2022-05-27 |
S 1.2 Professional Development
MVS will provide ongoing virtual and in person high quality professional development at the school level for school leaders, teachers, and other instructional staff that focuses on changing instructional practices that result in improved student performance.
Benchmark Indicator
MVS will conduct Quarterly Observations. Bi-weekly Online student's grades and teacher's grade book check, as well as Semester and Final Report Cards.
A 1.2.1 Mandatory Planning Meetings (Virtual and In Person)
Online teachers will be required to attend mandatory Quarterly meetings (Virtual or In Person) in order to stay consistent and up today with best practices to help move students to on-track and mastered levels in all testing courses.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Rochelle Griffin, Betty Booker-Parks, Wanda Hunt, Ajay Kansal, and Rodney Smith | 2022-05-27 |
A 1.2.2 Professional Development Training for Administrations and LMS Team
Administrations and LMS teams will attend virtual and in person high-quality professional development conferences in and out of town to learn strategies that will enhance the academic growth for teachers and students.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Rochelle Griffin, Betty Booker-Parks, Teresa Williams, Wanda Hunt, Ajay Kansal, and Rodney Smith | 2022-06-03 |
A 1.2.3 Blended Learning
Teachers and students will be trained virtual and in person to using Canvas and Grade Results in order to develop cooperative learning experiences to cultivate 21st Century Skills.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Ajay Kansal, Wanda Hunt, Rodney Smith | 2022-05-27 |
S 1.3 Targeted Intervention and Personalized Learning
MVS will provide academic interventions and personalized learning activities that are designed to meet the individual needs of the student. Students will also be provided a learning pace and instructional approaches guide to meet the needs of each learner.
Benchmark Indicator
MVS Student's QUARTERLY progress data from Grade Results and Canvas will provide feedback data on the impact of each platform on students performance.
TN Ready Assessment and End of Course (EOC) - ANNUALLY meeting AMOs for identified targeted subgroups.
Weekly grade reports for students enrolled in learning opportunities to demonstrate mastery of content presented.
A 1.3.1 Tutoring for Students
Online students who falls below a 70% in any course will have access to MVS part-time tutors during the hours of 9am-1pm daily to receive tutoring for failed course or all subjects area.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Keisha Jackson, Rodney Smith, Ruth Burke | 2022-05-27 |
A 1.3.2 Additional Tutoring Support for Students
Online Teachers and Monitors will be available to assist students during their posted office hours. Students will also be able to receive additional support from Canvas and Grade Results twenty-four hours a day.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| MVS Online Teachers and Monitors | 2022-05-27 |
G 2 Mathematics
By spring 2022, Memphis Virtual School will increase Math on-track and mastery proficiency rates for grades 6-8 from 18.5% in 2019 to 23.6% in 2022 and 9-10 from 20.7% in 2019 to 25.7% in 2022. We believe improvement in this area can build a base for proficiency levels across each academic discipline for all students to develop deep understanding of the content and mastery of the standards to ensure students are career and college ready.
Performance Measure
TN Ready Assessment - Annual (Elementary fourth and fifth, Middle School, and HS English from 16% to 20%) & Fall/Spring Common Formative Assessment to be determined by currently active RFP (on-track/mastery at 70%).
Sections
- Academic Achievement & Growth
- College & Career Readiness
- Climate and Access
- Educators
- Other Needs
S 2.1 Standard Aligned Core Instruction
MVS teachers will plan and execute standard aligned lesson with intentionality and focus to provide access to rigorous math curriculum, quality core instruction, and students' engagement in important content, build or prior knowledge and promote mastery of TN Standards.
Benchmark Indicator
MVS will pull weekly reports from Canvas and Grade Results to track quality instruction. MVS students will take District Formative Assessments (Fall, Winter, and Spring) which align with core instructional standards for the specific quarter.
A 2.1.1 Support Learning Environment for Students in Math
Secure supplies, equipment, material, and support to enhance online instructions
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Rochelle Griffin, Betty Booker-Parks, Teresa Williams, Wanda Hunt, Ajay Kansal | 2022-05-27 |
A 2.1.2 Additional Online Math Resource -TN Ready
Students will be assigned additional websites to work on math skills according to grade levels.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Math Teachers: Darrius Perkins, Deena Harris, Marcus Moore, Tamara Benton, Latoya Proctor | 2022-05-27 |
A 2.1.3 Tutoring
Students who falls below 70% in any course will be required to attend tutoring (in person and virtual) to help them to get back on track.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Betty Booker-Parks, Keisha Jackson, and Rodney Smith | 2022-05-13 |
A 2.1.4 Loaner Laptops
Students will be allowed to pick up replacement laptops to ensure there is not a break in academic success
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Teresa Williams, Latarsha Bogard, Loresha Gilbert | 2022-05-27 |
S 2.2 Professional Development
MVS will provide ongoing, high quality professional development at the school level for school leaders, teachers, and other instructional staff that focuses on changing instructional practices that result in improved student performance.
Benchmark Indicator
MVS will conduct Quarterly Observations. Bi-weekly Online student's grades and teacher's grade book check, as well as Semester and Final Report Cards.
A 2.2.1 Mandatory Planning Meetings
Online teachers will be required to attend mandatory Quarterly meetings in order to stay consistent and up today with best practices to help move students to on-track and mastered levels in all testing courses.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Rochelle Griffin, Betty Booker-Parks, Wanda Hunt, Ajay Kansal | 2022-05-27 |
A 2.2.2 Professional Development Training for Administrations and LMA Team
Administrations and LMA teams will attend high-quality professional development conferences in and out of town to learn strategies that will enhance the academic growth for teachers and students.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Rochelle Griffin, Betty Booker-Parks, Wanda Hunt, Ajay Kansal, and Rodney Smith | 2022-06-10 |
A 2.2.3 Blended Learning
Teachers and students will be trained using Canvas and Grade Results in order to develop cooperative learning experiences to cultivate 21st Century Skills.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Wanda Hunt, Ajay Kansal, Rodney Smith | 2022-05-27 |
S 2.3 Targeted Interventions and Personalized Learning,
MVS will provide academic interventions and personalized learning activities that are designed to meet the individual needs of the student. Students will also be provided a learning pace and instructional approaches guide to meet the needs of each learner.
Benchmark Indicator
MVS Student's QUARTERLY progress data from Grade Results and Canvas will provide feedback data on the impact of each platform on students performance.
TN Ready Assessment and End of Course (EOC) - ANNUALLY meeting AMOs for identified targeted subgroups.
Weekly grade reports for students enrolled in summer learning opportunities to demonstrate mastery of content presented.
A 2.3.1 Tutoring
Online students will have access to come to MVS during the hours of 9am-1pm daily to receive tutoring with all subjects.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Betty Booker-Parks, Rodney Smith, and Keisha Jackson | 2022-05-20 |
A 2.3.2 Additional Tutoring Support for Students
Teachers will be available to assist students during their posted office hours. Students will also be able to receive additional support from Canvas and Grad Results twenty-four hours a day.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Betty Booker-Parks and All MVS teachers | 2022-05-20 |
G 3 College and Career Readiness
Memphis Virtual School will improve the percent of ready graduates through consistent progress in increasing graduation rates.
Performance Measure
By spring 2022, we will work to improve the percent of ready graduates from17.5% for 19-20. We believe based on steady annual progress toward stronger graduation rates, along with the state's redefining the concept of the Ready Graduate as well as the SCS commitment to expanding EPSO's our students will be set up for future success.
Sections
- Academic Achievement & Growth
- College & Career Readiness
- Educators
- Other Needs
S 3.1 ACT Preparation
MVS will provide students access to all ACT prep course to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to score a composite score of 21 or higher on the ACT.
Benchmark Indicator
Virtual School course completion data - Annually. Course credit - Semester grade audits; Quarterly student report card audits and attendance roster reviews of ACT workshops will demonstrate student exposure and opportunity for skill building for test mastery.
A 3.1.1 ACT Resources
Students will be provided with additional resources, prep classes, and tutoring as a result of last years' ACT scores. Parents and students will be given information packets on ACT Prep, planning, test dates, and study guides for home.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Keisha Jackson | 2022-03-25 |
A 3.1.2 Parent ACT Training
Memphis Virtual will conduct ACT workshops for Parents to discuss how students should plan and prepare for the ACT Test. Parents will also be given study guides and information packages on ACT, along with available test dates.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Keisha Jackson | 2022-03-25 |
A 3.1.3 ACT Prep Tutoring
Memphis Virtual School will provide Saturday tutoring sessions for students during the months of February and March 2022 to assist students with effective strategies that build fluency and problem solving skills to help reach our goal of 21 or higher for all students
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Keisha Jackson and MVS Teachers | 2022-03-25 |
S 3.2 Post-Secondary Opportunities
MVS will develop and expand opportunities for all students to access multiple early post-secondary opportunities (EPSO) and advance academic courses while enrolled in high school in order to increase students' college and career readiness.
Benchmark Indicator
Annual comparison of enrollment number of students in each Advanced Academics course compared to the previous year will measure students increased participation in AP course opportunities.
Student quarterly report cards
Mid-term grade reports
Higher Ed grade reports, reviewed twice annually
A 3.2.1 College and Career Fair
Students and Parents will have the opportunities to participate in college and career night, FAFSA, and TN Promise workshops in order to gain insight on the steps necessary to prepare them for post-secondary opportunities.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Keisha Jackson, Wanda Hunt, Ajay Kansal and Rodney Smith | 2022-05-27 |
S 3.3 Career Exploration and Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Memphis Virtual School will work to provide college and career planning opportunities that assist all students with identifying their interests and career expectations. In addition to this, Memphis Virtual High School will also work to ensure that students with disabilities are able to participate in post-secondary transitional programs that prepare them for employment.
Benchmark Indicator
Memphis Virtual College and Career Counselor will conduct Transcript analyzation each semester to support alignment to Pathways programs and support student’s attainment of pre-requisition skills for internships and apprenticeships
A 3.3.1 Differentiated Instruction
Memphis Virtual School will provide teachers and students with equipment needed to ensure all students reach the District 2025 goals of 80, 90, and 100. We strive to ensure all students leave Memphis Virtual School College and Career Ready.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| MVS teachers, Keisha Jackson, and Betty Booker-Parks | 2022-05-27 |
A 3.3.2 Graduation Plan
Professional School Counselor will analyze and track graduation cohorts to ensure all students are on track to graduate in (4 years or 4 years and Summer). Professional School Counselor will also ensure all Seniors sign-up for TN Promise Program and other post-secondary opportunities.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Keisha Jackson | 2022-05-27 |
S 3.4 Effective Transitions (Middle to High School to Post-Secondary)
MVS will provide programs and initiatives designed to prepare students, parents, and teachers for the smooth and positive transition between specific grade levels and educational placements.
Benchmark Indicator
Memphis Virtual School College and Career Counselor will conduct semester fidelity checks of Individualized Plans to update student intervention plans as resulting from transcript evaluations and intervention guidance. College and Career Counselor will also review 4-year student academic plans annually to ensure course offering and opportunities for educational placement are available for transitioning students. Memphis Virtual will also conduct parent and student surveys quarterly to ensure all students on track for transitions to the next grade.
A 3.4.1 College and Career Day
Memphis Virtual will provide students with an opportunity to visit colleges and businesses in order to prepare them to be College and Career Ready.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Keisha Jackson | 2022-05-27 |
G 4 Safe and Healthy Students
Shelby County Schools will reduce the percentage of chronically absent students from 18.4% in 2019 to 17.3% in 2022.
School Level:
Memphis Virtual School will reduce the percentage of chronically absent students from 9.5% in 2021 to 7.0% in 2022.
Performance Measure
Power BI data
PowerSchool data
SART documentation for at-risk students
School Level:
Memphis Virtual School will continue work on contacting students to ensure daily attendance login to all courses.
Sections
- Climate and Access
- Other Needs
S 4.1 Attendance and Behavior Interventions and Supports
Implement targeted interventions, initiatives and support programs that address chronic absenteeism and behavioral needs for all students.
School Level:
Memphis Virtual will Implement targeted interventions, and support programs and initiatives that address identified behavior needs and provide appropriate student supports.
Benchmark Indicator
Monitor 20 day reports for behavior outputs, effectiveness of behavioral interventions and supports aimed at reducing student discipline incidents..
Monitor 20 day reports to identify students at risk of high chronic absenteeism
Monitor 20 day reports to assess the impact of suspensions on daily attendance.
Monitor students every 20 days who have been identified as needing additional support (i.e. homeless, foster care, student involved in RTIB programs).
School Level:
Monitor student 's daily login in Canvas and Grade Results Platform.
Monitor students every 20 days who have been identified as needing additional support (i.e. homeless, foster care, etc).
A 4.1.1 Daily Logs
Memphis Virtual secretary staff and monitors will make daily telephone calls to students to ensure attendance is marked for each courses.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Latasha Bogard, Loresha Gilbert, Rodney Smith | 2022-05-27 |
A 4.1.2 Parent Training on Canvas Login and Grade Results
Professional School Counselor will provide high-quality and continuous training for parents to assist with students struggling in the online class to ensure students stay on target for graduation.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Keisha Jackson | 2022-05-27 |
S 4.2 Professional Development
Provide ongoing, high quality professional development for school leaders and other staff that focuses on classroom/behavior management and social emotional learning to improve student behavior and attendance.
School Level:
Provide ongoing, high quality professional development for teachers and other instructional staff to focus on changing instructional practices that result in improved student attendance and behavior positively impacting student achievement.
Benchmark Indicator
Monitor the number of student referrals to the reset room and ISS quarterly and/or prior to professional development session
Monitor behavior plans per semester to determine the implementation and effectiveness of the strategies and resources shared during PD
School Level:
Canvas daily attendance login report. Quarterly Observations. Bi-weekly Online student's grades and teacher's grade book check, Semester and Final Report Cards.
A 4.2.1 Mandatory Planning Meetings
Online teachers will be required to attend mandatory Quarterly meetings in order to stay consistent and up today with best practices to help move students to on-track and mastered levels in all testing courses.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Rochelle Griffin, Betty Booker-Parks, Ajay Kansal, Wanda Hunt, and Rodney Smith | 2022-05-20 |
A 4.2.2 Professional Development Training for Administrations and LMA Team
Administrations and LMA teams will attend high-quality professional development conferences in and out of town to learn strategies that will enhance the academic growth for teachers and students.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Rochelle Griffin, Betty Booker-Parks, Ajay Kansal, Wanda Hunt, Rodney Smith | 2022-06-10 |
A 4.2.3 Blended Learning
Teachers and students will be trained using Canvas and Grade Results in order to develop cooperative learning experiences to cultivate 21st Century Skills.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Ajay Kansal, Wanda Hunt, Rodney Smith | 2021-08-31 |
S 4.3 Parent, Family, and Community Engagement
Promote effective parent, family, and community engagement activities that support safe schools which will improve student attendance and behavior.
School Level:
Promote effective parent, family, and community engagement activities that support safe schools with increasing student attendance positively impacting the overall academic success of students.
Benchmark Indicator
Review 20-day student attendance reports at the end of each semester to determine the impact after engagement events.
At the end of each semester, review the attendance and discipline 20 day report for schools that have a trained parent ambassador to determine the impact on their attendance rates.
Evidence of parent participation in decisions relating to the education of their children and collaboration efforts on district level topics through monthly parent surveys.
Conduct a semi-annual adopter surveys to monitor their impact on students' success by way of their contributions of resources and time.
School Level:
Memphis Virtual School will continue work on contacting students and parents to ensure daily attendance logging in to all courses.
A 4.3.1 Parent Support
Parents will be advised and provided educational sessions on parental right in education and strategies to create a home environment that supports student learning.
| Person Responsible | Estimated Completion | Funding Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Betty Booker-Park, Keisha Jackson, Latasha Bogard, Loresha Gilbert | 2022-05-20 |