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= **Implementation Committee** =

 **Principal/Vice-Principal** - The role of the Principal is to analyze data and clarify existing problems in order to choose strategies for the school's improvement plan. More importantly, the Principal monitors the progress of students and implements changes as needed:
 * Summarizes all types of available data (//i.e//., reading, math, attendance, etc.) and helps to determine what other data is needed
 * Assembles committee meetings to initiate educational questions in order to build assessment literacy
 * Assigns roles and tasks to committee members
 * Assists in the planning of using data effectively
 * Works with the Vice-Principal and Special Education Coordinator to facilitate parent communication
 * Establishes an attendance policy to reduce absenteeism
 * Establishes an initiative plan to create a safer school environment
 * Institutes after school tutoring for low performing students

 **Data Coordinator** - The role of the Data Coordinator is to work with the Principal and staff to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of reports and data files. The Data Coordinator is the first point of contact if there are questions regarding data in the report.


 * Compiles data using formulas and functions, as well as provides scoring key to classify questions by subtest
 * Studies test and attendance trends over time
 * Uses comparative data to prepare reports
 * Co-coordinates professional development training

**Special Education Coordinator**


 * Assists in fomenting parental involvement in the learning process and maintaining open lines of communication
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Prepares and revises Individual Education Plans to address academic concerns and interventions
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Interviews parents and students to determine reasons for high absenteeism and reports findings to committee
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Participates as a facilitator in professional development training to improve instructional program
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Assists with implementing and enforcing the school's attendance policy, as well as ensuring student safety

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;"> **English Dept. Chair/English Resource Teacher** - The English Department will be responsible for monitoring data on students receiving free/reduced meals. The Staff collectively:


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Mentors new teachers
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Informs teachers about newly published texts and integrated technology
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Participates as facilitators in professional development training
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Assists with creating assessment literacy and revamping or fine tuning the school's instructional program
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Assists with implementing and enforcing the school's attendance policy, as well as ensuring student safety

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">**Special Educat**﻿**ion Teacher/Co-Teacher Representative**


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Monitors data to discuss findings and provides insight into improving student achievement
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Creates and posts assignments, upcoming assessments, practice tests, and other pertinent information regarding literacy on the class Wiki page.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Implements lessons, materials, and support ( //i.e//. workbooks, audiobooks, and eReads) to improve literacy skills
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Assists with implementing and enforcing the schools attendance policy as well as ensuring student safety

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">**Guidance Counselor/Reading Specialist/Media Specialist (Librarian)**

 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Monitors data to discuss findings and provide insig﻿ht into improving student achievement
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Assists with creating assessment literacy and revamping or fine tuning the school's instructional program
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Assists with implementing and enforcing the schools attendance policy, as well as ensuring student safety
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Assists both Special Education and English Departments as needed

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">**Student Government Association**

 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Provides input with creating the school's attendance policy and how to improve school safety
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Recommends new text books, electronic equipment, and integrated technology to improve student achievement
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">Coordinates after school tutoring for low performing students