LINCOLN SCHOOL ELEMENTARY PROFESSIONAL GROWTH PLAN

2014-2015
Teacher: Anabelle Arias

Grade / Department: Kinder 1/Preschool

In order to support continuous professional improvement, each teacher will develop actions to meet school
goals. Please work with your Grade Level Leader Coordinator to develop the action plan with documentation
in the following areas:
Focus
Area/Goals

Results and
Strategies
documentati
on
Entry assessment Individual
in different areas students
in order to know assessments.
students
needs
and
level
in -Excel
different areas.
document with
continuous
assessment in
all
different
areas.

Develop
school
wide
use
of
a
variety of test
and
assessment
data
(CPAA
and DRA) to
close
achievement
gaps
and
advance best
practices.
MAP
Expectations:
50% of the
students
will meet Differentiated
homework

Mid-year Evaluation
December 2014

End of Year
Evaluation
June 3, 2015
Students keep working
on
leveled
groups
depending
on
their
needs. Some students
have been moved, due
to significant advance.

With the students clear

background
after
assessments
and
observations throughout
the year, students where
divided in groups (math
and language arts, fine
motor skills specially for Noticeable differentiated
HWT).
instruction (specially in
writing
and
reading)
keeps taking place in the
class specially in writing
and reading, since some
students are above level
in this areas).

their
depending
on
target
individual
growth
students needs.
(0,5)
on
Numeracy
and
Phonemic
Assessmen
ts (Fall to
Spring).

Differentiated homework Differentiated homework

Record book to is used to help each was sent home.
take track of childs individual needs.
which students
Most
students
with
are
doing Students with emotional emotional
situations
homework and situations have been have shown be more
emotional/soci detected and worked comfortable and using
al needs.
with to give techniques different techniques to
and higher self esteem.
solve conflicts.

Students will be
grouped
depending
on
their
learning
100 % of
styles and needs. An assessment
target
notebook will
growth will
be kept to take
be met on
notes
of
CPAA
students
Assessmen
process
ts
(0.5
points).
All
students
will
grow
0.5 points

The last differentiated

homework was sent last
week. Students showed
responsibility and more
autonomy when bringing
homeworks.
Students were grouped
depending
on
their
developmental level in
different
areas:
mathematical
skills/language
arts.
Students progress is
assess on a regular
basis.

We continued to divide
students
of
their
developmental
level.
This was very positive
because we could give
more
individualized
attention and learning
activities that fulfilled
the characteristics of
those students.

in
phonemic
awareness
and
numeracy.

Ongoing
assessment to
DRAs
will
be reteach
used to evaluate concepts and
the reading levels introduce new
of the students.
ones.

DRA:
children
will
grow
one level
by the end
of
the
year.

DRA results

Use of DRA results has

helped
assess
the
fluency, accuracy and
reading comprehension
of
each
student.
Implementation
of
reading techniques and
reinforcement
of
concepts about print are
done.
For
example,
tracking left to right,
sweeping, use of finger
to keep track of each
word (check attached
table). Guided reading
books are used to group
students depending on
their reading needs.

DRA was used on May

for the second and last
time and results show
that most students grew
at
least
one
level
throughout the year (two
students did not show
significant
improvement).

DRA
documentation
sheet is used to record
data (see page 19.
Daily read aloud
as a group and/or
individually.

I have included the Daily

Five
framework
for
instructing literacy in the
class. I expect students
to improve in different

The use of Daily Five has

been positive in different
ways.
-More independence and

Different
reading
sources.

CPAA
Assessments will
be used to track
students
mathematical and
reading process.
Guided
Reading
assessment and CPAA results
books depending
on
students
level.

academic
and reading
choices
for
social/emotional areas.
students.
-Teacher has more one to
one attention with those
students who need it
and for those who can
be
even
more
challenged.
-Flexibility to work with
students that are in
different levels has been
positive.
I need to improve doing
Daily Five every day
CPAA were done to all (some days because of
students. The results on time issues we were not
pages 16-17-18 showed able to do it).
that areas where each
student needed to be Results of the CPAA
reinforced and where, as Assessment showed that
a group, I had to address most students where
more my attention.
able
to
grow
the
expected 0,5 points in
phonemic
awareness
CPAA results are used by and numeracy.
us to find out what each
student is able to do and
what is he/she ready to
learn. Class activities CPAA was done with

and home activities are

sent
to
reinforce
concepts
from
CPAA
results.

FALL
and
WINTER
assessments. Spring was
Use
of
oral
not done because, after
English in
the
teachers analysis, we
classroom
and
considered it was not
readiing.
Reading out loud is used appropriate
for
our
do develop students students.
Promote
oral comprehension, listening
English in the skills and vocabulary.
class,
They have encountered
answering
in fantasy, develop the
English.
ability of prediction and Reading out loud was
making
ends.
Daily not done from mid-year
reading
has
helped to end of year on a daily
students use different basis because Daily Five
strategies to read, point was
implemented.
out words, turn pages However, during Daily
Use
of
oral
properly and learning Five we had different
English
in
parts of the book.
reading techniques. But
classroom
and
everyday we had either
use of different
Daily Five and/or reading
strategies
for
As part of our pursue to .
students
to
have a higher oral
understand it.
English
participation
from students, they are
encouraged
to
bring
interesting news to the
class and present during Improvement in Oral
morning routine.
English in the class and
between students has

English is used daily to been noticeable.

increase comprehension
and oral production by By the end of the year,
students.
most
students
were
Use
of
confident enough to try
differentiated
to have conversations in
levels
on
the
English. Thsy liked to
Math
Envision
bring objects of to share
Program.
Group students Different games and in
English
during
by levels to strategies
are
being Morning Routine.
work on math done
with
students
Envision.
depending on their level.
Differentiated
Higher
challenge
for We continue to have
worksheets
those who need it or differentiated activities
and games.
simpler strategies for in
math.
Concrete
those
who
dont. materials and high level
Different
activities thinking activities where
depending on students done throughout the
learning styles.
year.
Advance the
use
of
technology in
instruction,
planning and
communicatio
n,
including
the use of
smartboards,
iPads
and

The Weebly Page

will be use as a
communication
tool with parents.
It
will
have
important school
information such
as
Elementary
Handbook,
monthly calendar.

Webpage
http://kinder1w
ebpage.weebly
.com

Weebly page has been

of enormous help as a
communication tool with
parents in order to
inform what is being
studied in all academic
areas (Scoop of the
month) as well as to
show social/emotional
improvement of

Weebly page has been of

great help to keep a
close connection with
parents and school.
Information of how to
make Author Study,
appropriate traces and
additional information
like reading books and
games, where posted

PowerSchool.

Also,
class
information that
includes
class
lists,
schedule,
Scoop
of
the
Month,
picture
gallery,
educational links,
different
class
activities
as
Author
Study,
Handwriting
Email
without
Tears
(suggestions
to
improve
Fine
Motor Skills).
Ipads
Email
Wet Dry Try
communication
Digital
daily.
screenshots of
students work.
Integrate
Differentiated
science and
Ipad applications language arts
to offer different concepts.
learning styles for
students,
to
reinforce
and
introduce

students (pictures). But

due to some parents
comments, pictures will
be shared in a Dropbox
link in the future.

regularly. Updated
information was posted
regularly to keep parents
informed. Few parents
seem not to take
advantage of this tool.
Activities to do at home
were posted on weebly
and updated regularly.

Email is checked daily to

keep close
communication between
home and school.

Ipads have been used in

the classroom at least
once a week for reading,
develop math skills and
concepts, Wet Dry Try
application to reinforce
traces and as a way to
offer differentiated
instructions. Also to
learn science concepts
like weather and traces.

Email has been a great

way to have efficient
communication between
parents and teacher.
Ipads have been used to
integrate different areas
of the curriculum. We
continue to use online
games in the class to
reinforce math, HWT and
do reading. However, I
want to learn more
about different
applications for writing
and reading.
Ipads have been used

concepts.

Use
Ipad
as
assessment tool.

Educational
online games will
be used on the
Ipads
as
an
educational tool
to
address
differentiated
instruction
in
order to meet
students'
individual needs
and abilities,
as
well as to help
them gain new
skills
and
concepts. They
will be addressed
in different areas,
for example fine
motor
skills,
math, phonemic
awareness, letter

Ipad is being used to

assess sight words,
sounds and name of
letters.

Ipad applications are

sent home in
homeworks.

ATLAS has been updated

but not regularly. It is
important dedicate more

also in the writing

process to practice sight
words, and for different
visual activities to look
around school.

identification and
tracing,
reading
and assessment.
The
maps
in
ATLAS
will
be
continuously
updated
and
improved. It will
also be used in
order to share
strategies
and
teaching
activities.

Smartboards will
be use in order to
introduce,
develop
and
assess
students
progress. Online
educational
games,
reading
programs
and
interactive
activities will be
done
in
the
smartboard. This

time to update it.

Smartboard
Science
Math Envision
digital tool
Songs
Digital images

Its been difficult for me

to use smartboard due
to classes schedule. It
has been used on math
and science a few times.
I have to work on this.

This tool has been of

I have improved the use

of smartboard but very
slightly. I have planned
activities to be
developed in the
smartboard but I have
had to developed them
in my computer. The
schedules of both
classes, teachers timing
and technological issues
had made it difficult to
use smartboard. It would
be greatly beneficial if
students from this class
had a smartboard.

Powerschool has been

the tool to communicate
effectively the

tool will be use to

support
the
enrich
the
curriculum.
The
Math
Envision
and
Science
Fusion digital aids
will be used in the
smartboard too.

Powerschool will
be used in order
to
record
students
progress and as a
teacher tool to
differentiate
students needs.
Level books will
be
downloaded
from A to Z and
Raz Kids in the
Ipads and will
also be shared
with parents on
the weebly page.
Apps

will

be

great use to
communicate parents
about their
sons/daughters
developmental process
in different areas.
Some parents and
students have enjoyed
greatly the use of these
level books. There were
different books
displayed on the weebly
page.

Apps have been sent on

a monthly basis to
parents in order for
them to reinforce
important math,
language arts and
science concepts and
have fun at home.

development on grades
to parents. Class
discussions took place
throughout the year with
them.

I want to improve the

use of the ipad and learn
from other levels about
vocabulary skills
development that can be
used at home too.

recommended to
parents to work
from home once a
month.
Differentiated
games and songs
will be posted on
the Weebly page,
so parents can
use
the
appropriate ones
for
their
son/daughter.

Develop
a
culture
of
inquiry
with
students
to
promote
metacognitio
n and higher
thinking
skills;
including the i
implementati
on
of
the
principles of
Understandin

Use
prediction
activites
to
promote
higher
thinking skills.

Author Study will

provide students

Provide spaces
and situations
for analysis
and self
assessment.

Students have been able

to reflect on personal
behavior and learning
topics. They have shared
orally and with pictures
on different situations
about their actions or
academic learning
experiences.
They are constantly
exposed to the IB traits
where they analize and
reflect on how they can
be applied on daily life.

By the end of the year

all students did their
author studies,
developed oral skills and
self confidence, and
shared their effort. They
expected every Monday
the presentation of a
new author, where they
shared knowledge and
shared new books and
stories with classmates.

g by Design
and
Project
Based
Learning
(PBL).
Expectations:
Deve
lop
two
PBL
Units
that
meet
the
Linco
ln
PBL
stand
ards
in
Atlas
Rubic
on.

the opportunity to
express
themselves orally
by presenting an
important author
of children books.
Students
will
research,
read
and learn about
this author, and
present it to the
class.
Students
and parents will
have a second
day to make an
special
activity
that
they
will
relate to their
author.
Develop
best
questioning
strategies
so
students learn to
be
inquiry
learners.
Provide spaces for
self-assessment
and
self

Author studies take

place in the class
weekly. Students have
developed different
ways to present their
author with pride. Their
effort is evident.

Essential questions have

helped me introduce a
topic. I used them a lot
after story time, I ask
them questions that
helped them reflect on
the story.
Students always have

Daily students where

exposed to guiding
questions around the
class. They where
regularly changed and
helped integrate the
curriculum.

I need to get more

involved with a project
based learning activity.
Hopefully we will be able
to establish one with the
feedback we have been

reflection.
Use
prediction Post questions
activities
so
students
form
ideas about the
future based on
what they have
already seen and
done. Prediction
skills
are
important
in
literacy,
math,
science,
and
social
development.
Use
of
good
guiding questions
on bulletin board,
class boards and
projects
and
giving them the
opportunity
to
find the answers.
Experiments and
use of scientific
method

guiding questions on
bulletin boards which
make them meditate
even more about work
done in special topics.

Havent been to
establish a project that
merges the Science
Fusion Program with
Service Learning.

getting in this topic.

Current
board

events

Use the topic:

Unit 5 Day and
Night to develop
project
based
learning.
(1st
semester)
2nd
semester:
Plants (Unit 3).

Implement
best practices
to
develop
character,
values
and
self-discipline
in
students,
resulting in a
positive
learning
environment.

Provide students
with spaces to
share, reflect and
analyze
their
behaviors, needs
and wishes. The
goal is to promote
overall
responsibility
of
their
learning,
their actions and
self-control.
Establish
and
respect classroom
agreements that
are displayed in
the
classroom
and
daily
procedures
to
promote
selfdiscipline.
Use the wall of
character
to
promote
character
development
through the IB
attributes,
provide students
with
increased

Once a week
class meetings
will take place
in order to
discuss
discipline
issues when
necessary.
Development
of STOP and
Go commands
by playing
Sillas
musicales and
the Balloon
Game.

Students will
be part of the
wall of
character.

Books and discussions

take place weekly in
specific topic where
students presented
specific situations that
need help. Questions
that promote high level
thinking and reflection
are used to promote self
control and empathy.

Classroom agreements
that were done at the
beginning of the year
are analyzed in different
situations with students.

Wall character has been

used to promote positive
behavior and highlight
students achievements
in situations where they
have shown leadership
and example of integrity.

By this time of the year,

students had knowledge
to analyze better their
actions and
consequences. They did
not have to be reminded
so much of the way to
behave with others.

Students have been able

to make connections
between class
agreements done at the
beginning of the year .

It has been important for

students to be part of
the wall of character to
be praised for good
actions and attitudes.
Every day they reflect a
little bit more to be
better persons,
responsible for their
actions.

Teacher Signature ________________________________________________Date __________________

Teacher Leader Signature_______________________________________ Date __________________
Administrator Signature ________________________________________________ Date ____________