School Improvement Plan
2025-2026
A School Improvement Plan (SIP) or School Development Plan (SDP) is a central document used by Senior Leadership teams to map out their strategic plans for the development of their school.
Student Learning in Reading
SMART Goal Specific, measurable, attainable, relevant
ALL Students
• For the winter checkpoint of the 24-25 school year, 66.9% of 4 year old students met or exceeded standards in the literacy domain on Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment.
• By the winter checkpoint for the 25-26 school year, 75% of 4 year old students will meet/exceed standards in the literacy domain on Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment.
| Specific Action Step | Timeline & Setting | Point Person |
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| Teams will use PLC time for data analysis and instructional planning. |
August 2025 - June 2026 |
Principal Assistant Principal Grade Level PLC Teams |
| The WELC will collaborate with Root to Literacy to provide comprehensive professional development aimed at building a deep understanding of Structured Literacy principles and implementing the framework effectively. | August 2025 - June 2026 |
Principal Assistant Principal Grade Level PLC Teams |
| The WELC will hold literacy nights to engage families and share strategies that reinforce the Structured Literacy approach at home. | August 2025 - June 2026 |
Principal Assistant Principal Grade Level PLC Teams |
| Teachers and related services staff will collaborate by sharing student IEP and Multilingual Learner (ML) needs to strategically support and strengthen literacy skills across all content areas, utilizing specific instructional strategies and scaffolds. | August 2025 - June 2026 |
Principal Assistant Principal Grade Level PLC Teams |
Student learning in Math
SMART Goal Specific, measurable, attainable, relevant
ALL Students
•For the winter checkpoint of the 24-25 school year, 77.8% of 4 year old students met or exceeded standards in the math domain on Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment.
•By the winter checkpoint for the 25-26 school year, 80% of 4 year old students will meet/exceed standards in the math domain on Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment.
| Specific Action Step | Timeline & Setting | Point Person |
|---|---|---|
| Teams will use PLC time for data analysis and instructional planning. Teams will utilize PLC time to analyze Teaching Strategies GOLD data, inform instructional adjustments, and collaboratively develop targeted lessons. |
August 2025 - June 2026 |
Principal Assistant Principal Grade Level PLC Teams |
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Collaboration between teachers and related service providers will align instruction with student IEP and ML goals. This involves sharing data and co-developing lessons that incorporate targeted strategies and scaffolds to strengthen math comprehension and vocabulary across the curriculum. |
August 2025 - June 2026 |
Principal Assistant Principal Grade Level PLC Teams |
| All staff will consistently and explicitly teach the key mathematical vocabulary to promote academic language development. | August 2025 - June 2026 |
Principal Assistant Principal Grade Level PLC Teams |
| Provide training and ensure implementation of Bridges Number Corner for Math in all preschool classrooms to increase alignment and readiness for Kindergarten | August 2025 - June 2026 |
Principal Assistant Principal Grade Level PLC Teams |
Student social emotional well-being
SMART Goal Specific, measurable, attainable, relevant
SMART Goal for june 2026:
• By June 2026, the WELC will increase staff fidelity of Pyramid Model implementation as defined by:
•I ncreasing individual student data collection and subsequent problem solving by adopting BIRS (Behavior Incident Report System) process for documenting and problem solving individual student behaviors
• Expanding Pyramid model essential elements to WELC’s birth-3 program
| Specific Action Step | Timeline & Setting | Point Person |
|---|---|---|
| Develop and provide targeted professional development on BIRs (Behavior Incident Report System) process, ensuring all staff understand how to collect, enter, and use data. |
August 2025 - June 2026 |
Principal Assistant Principal Grade Level PLC Teams |
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Implement the BIRs process schoolwide with consistent expectations for documentation timelines, data entry, and follow-up. |
August 2025 - June 2026 |
Principal Assistant Principal Grade Level PLC Teams |
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Incorporate consistent data review meetings where staff analyze trends, identify students needing additional support, and plan interventions collaboratively. |
August 2025 - June 2026 |
Principal Assistant Principal Grade Level PLC Teams |
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Adapt Pyramid Model Infant Toddler Family Engagement materials to meet social emotional developmental needs of the Birth–3 program. |
August 2025 - June 2026 |
Principal Assistant Principal Grade Level PLC Teams |
| Provide cross-program training for birth–3 and preschool staff to create a shared understanding of social-emotional supports across age levels. | August 2025 - June 2026 |
Principal Assistant Principal Grade Level PLC Teams |
| Collaborate with birth-3 families to promote the use of Pyramid practices at home and in the community, fostering strong school–family partnerships. | August 2025 - June 2026 |
Principal Assistant Principal Grade Level PLC Teams |
The team
| Team Member Name | Role |
|---|---|
|
Valia Garbis |
Principal |
| Taylor Ivan | Assistant Principal |
| Angela Riggio | Early Childhood Student Service Coordinator |
| Bonnie Tharp | Instructional Leader |
| Aimee Murillo | PLC Leader |
| Stefani Pollack | Team Leader |
| Erin Cranston | Team Leader |
| Michelle Dion | ML Facilitator |
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Martha Hengels |
ML Facilitator |