2005 – 2006

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

School Name:

Flagler County Adult School
District Name:

Flagler
Principal:

Mary Gilbert
SAC Chair: Mrs. Shirley Newton
Superintendent: Mr. Bill Delbrugge
Date of School Board Approval:  
John Winn, Commissioner of Education
Florida Board of Education
Office of the Secretary
325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1950		 K-12 Chancellor
Florida Department of Education
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0300

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

None
 


SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
NCLB AYP Reports
AYP Status 2005 AYP Status 2004 AYP Status 2003

2005

2004

            N/A

 
SAC COMPLIANCE
The majority of the Board of Directors/SAC members are not employed by the school.
The Board of Directors SAC is composed of the principal, and an appropriately balanced number of teachers, education support employees, students (for middle, junior high and high school only), parents, and other business and community citizens who are representative of the ethnic, racial, and economic community served by the school.
 

Measures Being Taken to Comply with SAC Requirement



 
VISION/MISSION/BELIEF STATEMENTS

Flagler County Adult School is committed to providing a positive learning environment for all students at all levels in an alternative setting. We believe that all children deserve to be treated with dignity in a safe, non-threatening climate so they can reach their full potential.
 

SCHOOL PROFILE DEMOGRAPHICS

Flagler County Adult School is located in the central Florida region on the east coast in a community of 70,000 people. There are nearly 10,000 school-age children of which approximately 3,000 are high school age. Of those 3,000, approximately 300 are enrolled in the adult program. All classes are offered in three large portable units comprised of 10,152 square feet. There are five full-time teachers, three part-time teachers, two paraprofessionals, two student service managers, one administrator, and two support personnel. The adult school is comprised of ten percent (10%) African American, one percent (1%) Asian, 15 percent Hispanic, and 74 percent European American students. The adult school offers all core curriculum and nine electives to complete a high school diploma requiring 24 credits. The adult school also offers a GED program. Dual enrollment is offered through Daytona Beach Community College (DBCC) and career dual enrollment (a vocational certificate program) through Adult Education PSAV programs.

SCHOOL DATA SUMMARY


School Accountability Report
Year Grade % Meeting High Standards in Reading % Meeting High Standards in Math % Meeting High Standards in Writing % Making Learning Gains in Reading % Making Learning Gains in Math % of Lowest 25% Making Learning Gains in Reading Percent Tested Minority Rate % Free and Reduced Lunch
2003 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0




QUALITY STAFF
Highly Qualified Administrators
Mary Gilbert, Director of the Flagler County Adult School, has a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership. She is a certified teacher and has been with Flagler County Adult School for over ten years.

Kevin McCarthy, Supervisor of Flagler County Adult School, has a Master's in Fine Arts Degree and has been working with Flagler County Adult School for over five years. Mr. McCarthy is a certified teacher and is currently earning his Master's in Educational Leadership.

Peter Jagocki, Flagler County Adult School Coordinator, has a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership. He is a certified teacher and has been with Flagler County Adult School for over ten years.

Joseph Capece, Flagler County Adult School Coordinator, has a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership. He is a certified teacher and has been with Flagler County Adult School for over ten years.
SCHOOL MATCH

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Teacher Mentoring
All new teachers are provided monthly meetings to discuss successful strategies pertaining to classroom management, effective data collection and reporting, and other issues confronting the new teacher.
School Wide Improvement Model
School Advisory Council
The School Advisory Council meets ten times yearly. The SAC assists in the preparation and evaluation of the school improvement plan, assists in the preparation of the annual budget, focuses on sharing information, reports on school progress and community relations, hosts facility tours, and adds additional input to help Flagler County Adult School achieve all student and program goals.
Communication with Parents
Letters are sent to each family at the beginning of the year. A newsletter is sent four times each year (at a minimum). All parents of children under 15 are called each day a student does not attend classes. Parents of students 16 and over are called after three absences. Staff meet with parents on a continual basis. A parent or guardian must meet with a Student Services Manager to register a student in adult school classes.
Extended Learning Opportunities
Flagler County Adult School offers the co-enrolled program to approximately 120 students for credit retrieval and/or grade improvement. Flagler County Adult School also provides career and technical certification programs for those wishing to attend.
Pre-School Transition
 
Adequate Progress Statement
 

GOALS
Goal: Reading
Goal Statement: Improve reading scores a minimum of one grade level for all adult students scoring below 10.0 on the TABE.

Needs Assessment Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Scores: All adult school students are given the TABE upon entry into the program and at the end of each semester (December and May).
Objective To increase TABE scores a minimum of one grade level for all Flagler County Adult School high school and GED students who score below a 10.0. Goal to be accomplished by May 30, 2006.
Strategies Reading pull out classes by ABE instructor. Enroll all 9.0 and below in Reading IA.

Evaluation TABE Scores, Module work, FCAT Scores, GED Scores

Research-based Programs Flagler County Adult School uses the Plato and CompassLearning curricula. Both are research-based programs. Also use FCAT Explorer and Brevard Curriculum. Reading instruction is aligned with the goals of Just Read, Florida! initiative.

Professional Development Reading Strategies for Adults with Disabilities.
Region III professional development.
Conferences and Seminars providing professional development.
Highly Certified In-Field Instructors N/A

Budget
Issues to Address Describe Resources Funding Sources Total Available Unmet
Research-based Program(s) Plato Reading, CompassLearning Grant Funds 12500 0
Research-based Resource(s) Brevard County 0 0
Technology 0 0
Professional Development Region III Professional Development State DOE 0 0
Other Conferences Grant Funds, Workforce Development Funds 1000 0
Total:   13500.00 00.00
 

Goal: Math
Goal Statement: To improve math scores a minimum of one grade level for all adult students scoring below a 10.0 on the TABE

Needs Assessment The TABE test is given to students upon entry into the program and again at the end of each semester, December and May.
Objective To increase TABE scores of adult high school and GED students who score below a 10.0 by a minimum of one grade level by May 30, 2006.
Strategies Math pull-out classes by ABE instructor.

Evaluation TABE scores, module work, FCAT and GED scores.

Research-based Programs Plato and CompassLearning software, FCAT Explorer, Brevard Curriculum.

Professional Development Region III Professional Development
Conferences and Seminars providing professional development.
Highly Certified In-Field Instructors N/A

Budget
Issues to Address Describe Resources Funding Sources Total Available Unmet
Research-based Program(s) Plato, CompassLearning Grant Funds 12500 0
Research-based Resource(s) Brevard Curriculum 0 0
Technology     0 0
Professional Development Region III Professional Development Training State DOE 0 0
Other Conferences Grant Funds, Workforce Development funds 1000 0
Total:   13500.00 00.00
 
Goal: Writing
Goal Statement: Writing

Needs Assessment
Objective Improve writing scores a minimum of one grade level for all adult students scoring below a 10.0 on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE).
Strategies Module work designed to include writing in all subject areas. Essays and short story assignments given to students to improve writing ability.

Evaluation TABE scores, module work, FCAT writing assessment, GED scores

Research-based Programs Flagler County Adult School uses the Plato and CompassLearning curricula. Both are research-based programs. Also use FCAT Explorer and Brevard Curriculum. Writing instruction is aligned with the goals of Just Read, Florida! initiative.

Professional Development Region III professional development.
Conferences and seminars providing professional development.
Highly Certified In-Field Instructors

Budget
Issues to Address Describe Resources Funding Sources Total Available Unmet
Research-based Program(s) Plato, CompassLearning Grant Funds 12500 0
Research-based Resource(s) Brevard Curriculum   0 0
Technology     0 0
Professional Development Region III Professional Development Advisory Council State DOE 0 0
Other Conferences Grant Funds Workforce Development Funds 1000 0
Total: 13500.00 00.00
 
Goal: Science
Goal Statement: To improve science scores a minimum of one grade level for all adult students scoring below 10.0 on the TABE.

Needs Assessment Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Scores: All adult students are given the TABE upon entry into the program and at the end of each semester (December and May).
Objective To improve science scores a minimum of one grade level for all adult students scoring below a 10.0 on the Test of Adult Basic Education.
Strategies Science pull out classes. Enroll all 9.0 and below students in science remediation class.

Evaluation TABE scores, module work, FCAT science assessment, GED Scores, LCP's earned in science.

Research-based Programs Flagler County Adult School uses the CompassLearning and Plato curricula. Both are research-based programs. Also use FCAT Explorer, FCAT Science Dailies, and Brevard Curriculum. Science instruction is aligned with the goals of Just Read, Florida! initiative.

Professional Development Region III professional development.
Conferences and seminars providing professional development.
Highly Certified In-Field Instructors N/A

Budget
Issues to Address Describe Resources Funding Sources Total Available Unmet
Research-based Program(s) Plato, CompassLearning Grant Funds 12500 0
Research-based Resource(s) Brevard Curriculum   0 0
Technology     0 0
Professional Development Region III Professional Development Advisory Council State DOE 0 0
Other Conferences Grant Funds, Workforce Development Funds 1000 0
Total: 13500.00 00.00
 
Goal: Parental Involvement
Goal Statement: To increase parental involvement with adult student education

Needs Assessment Research indicates that students of parents directly involved in the student's education perform better academically than student's whose parents are not actively involved in the student's education.
Objective To increase the number of parents participating in choices offered to students.
Strategies Parents are required to enroll students in adult programs to help determine the best placement of the student (adult high school, ABE or GED). A newsletter is sent home four times per year (at a minimum) to involve parents in the school. Parents will be encouraged to attend a Family Day picnic for parents and students.

Evaluation Record of parent involvement.
Research-based Programs

Professional Development
Budget
Issues to Address Describe Resources Funding Sources Total Available Unmet
Research-based Program(s)     0 0
Research-based Resource(s)     0 0
Technology     0 0
Professional Development     0 0
Other Newsletters and family day Grant Funds Workforce Development Funds 500 0
Total: 500.00 00.00
 
FINAL BUDGET
Issues to Address Describe Resources Funding Sources Total Amount Available Unmet
Research-based Program(s) Reading: Plato Reading, ompassLearning
Math: Plato, CompassLearning
Writing: Plato, CompassLearning
Science: Plato, CompassLearning
Parental Involvement:
Reading: Grant Funds Available: $12500 Unmet: $0
Math: Grant Funds Available: $12500 Unmet: $0
Writing: Grant Funds Available: $12500 Unmet: $0
Science: Grant Funds Available: $12500 Unmet: $0
Parental Involvement: Available: $0 Unmet: $0
50000.00 00.00
Research-based Resource(s) Reading: Brevard County
Math: Brevard Curriculum
Writing: Brevard Curriculum
Science: Brevard Curriculum
Parental Involvement:
Reading: Available: $0 Unmet: $0
Math: Available: $0 Unmet: $0
Writing: Available: $0 Unmet: $0
Science: Available: $0 Unmet: $0
Parental Involvement: Available: $0 Unmet: $0
00.00 00.00
Technology Reading:
Math:
Writing:
Science:
Parental Involvement:
Reading: Available: $0 Unmet: $0
Math: Available: $0 Unmet: $0
Writing: Available: $0 Unmet: $0
Science: Available: $0 Unmet: $0
Parental Involvement: Available: $0 Unmet: $0
00.00 00.00
Professional Development Reading: Region III Professional Development
Math: Region III Professional Development Training
Writing: Region III Professional Development Advisory Council
Science: Region III Professional Development Advisory Council
Parental Involvement: BR>		 Reading: State DOE Available: $0 Unmet: $0
Math: State DOE Available: $0 Unmet: $0
Writing: State DOE Available: $0 Unmet: $0
Science: State DOE Available: $0 Unmet: $0
Parental Involvement: Available: $0 Unmet: $0
00.00 00.00
Other Reading: Conferences
Math: Conferences
Writing: Conferences
Science:Conferences
Parental Involvement: Newsletters and family day
 Reading: Grant Funds, Workforce Development Funds Available: $1000 Unmet: $0
Math: Grant Funds, Workforce Development funds Available: $1000 Unmet: $0
Writing: Grant Funds
Workforce Development Funds Available: $1000 Unmet: $0
Science: Grant Funds,
Workforce Development Funds Available: $1000 Unmet: $0
Parental Involvement: Grant Funds
Workforce Development Funds Available: $500 Unmet: $0
4500.00 00.00
.   Total: 54500.00 00.00
Members Signature
1) Mary A. Gilbert , Principal ________________________________________
2) Shirley Newton , SAC Chair ________________________________________
3) Sam Newton , Community Member ________________________________________
4) Dennis Cohen , Teacher ________________________________________
5) Gloria Adams , Community Member ________________________________________
6) Olivia Braxton , Community Member ________________________________________
7) Robert Cahill , Community Member ________________________________________
8) James Callendar , Community Member ________________________________________
9) Peter Cerreta , Teacher ________________________________________
10) Merrill Climo , Community Member ________________________________________
11) William Erickson , Community Member ________________________________________
12) Joel Fallon , Business Members ________________________________________
13) Kevin McCarthy , Assistant Principal ________________________________________
14) Pauline McHugh , Business Members ________________________________________
15) Charles Osner , Community Member ________________________________________
16) Edmund Pinto , Community Member ________________________________________
17) Soncera Ross , Business Members ________________________________________
18) Evelyn Shellenberger , School Support Personnel ________________________________________
19) Jean Thomson , Community Member ________________________________________