GSD Professional Learning Plan 2023

Gulfport School District Board

of Trustees

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Mrs. Bridget Weatherly, President

Mr. Randy Richardson, Vice President

Mrs. Gwen Jones, Assistant Secretary

Dr. Rainna Bahadur, Member

Mr. Ben Vance, Secretary

Mrs. Heather Smith, School Board Attorney

The Gulfport School District Professional Learning Plan follows the guidelines defined by the Mississippi Department of Education and Gulfport School District.

Superintendent

Date Signed

Board President

Date Signed

Gulfport School District Strategic Plan 2018-2023

DISTRICTOFFICE ADMINISTRATORS

Superintendent

AssistantSuperintendent

ProductDesigner

Directorof Instructional Programs

Dr.LeaBellon

ChiefFinancial Officer

Mrs.StaceyPenny

Marketer

ChiefOperations Officer

Mr.JackWittmann

AthleticDirector

Mr.MattWalters

FederalProgramsCoordinator

DirectorofChildNutrition

Mrs.MelissaOlsen

DirectorofTechnology

Dr.TracyDaniel-Hardy

GraphicDesigner

Directorof ExceptionalServices

Directorof Career&TechnicalEducation

Dr.ThomasBrooks

Mr.GlenEast

Dr.MikeTatum

Mrs.VelmaJohnson

Dr.WilliamGreb

Gulfport School District’s central office is located at 2001 Pass Road in Gulfport, Mississippi. In January of 2023, the district housed six thousand one hundred thirteen (6,113) students in prekindergarten through twelfth grades (PK-12). The district has six elementary schools serving prekindergarten through fifth grade (PK-5 or K-5), two middle schools

serving sixth through eighth grades (6-8), and one high school serving ninth through twelfth grades (9-12). The district also runs a college and career readiness institute. According to the district website, “Our schools remain committed to providing educational excellence and a multitude of educational experiences for all of our students. The Gulfport School District is successful because the teachers, administrators, and support staff have collectively agreed to roll up their sleeves and go about their work in a serious and professional manner. As a result, the majority of our students are challenged across a broad spectrum of classes and well-planned extracurricular activities. This is made possible because of the staff's collective work ethic and a belief that our students are capable - physically, emotionally, and intellectually - of achievement levelsmuch higherthan might be expected elsewhere. As adistrict, we push children academically, we expect them to behave properly, and we are willing to invest ourselves in helping them understand everything from the basic rules of grammar to the complexities of human rights.”

Professional Learning Program

The district plans and implements a professional development program aligned with the Learning Forward Standards for Professional Learning. This plan was developed by committee members from each school site and department under the direction of the Department of Instructional Programs. The district professional learning plan provides ongoing professional growth opportunities for both certified and classified staff based on identified site level and district level needs. The needs were identified from a comprehensive review of district and site level data which included surveys from all stakeholders, assessment results, and various reports on attendance, discipline, etc.

Gulfport School District’s Professional Development Program (GAD)

It will be a policy of the Board of Trustees to implement and fund a comprehensive professional development program which complements and supports the District’s education program and the mission. In accord with the District Strategic Plan, the Superintendent will cause to be formed and empowered a representative District Professional Development Team to assist local schools to plan and report site-based professional development for the purpose of continuous improvement of student learning and performance. School employees, both certified and classified, will participate in professional development activities annually as a condition of employment. A representative group of teachers, administrators, classified staff, board member(s) and lay public member(s) will be charged with reviewing site-based plans, assisting with development of or reviewing districtwide plans, developing needs assessment instruments for various situations, collecting and analyzing data to assist in determining professional development needs, evaluating professional development outcomes, and making data-based recommendations for improvements in subsequent professional development events. The Superintendent will assure that a professional development program is designed to provide time and structure for demonstration, practice, reflection, and sharing. Planned activities will include a variety of learning opportunities to enhance individual growth and organizational improvement. The Board assures that the professional development program is supported by time, resources, and personnel and the program is evaluated annually for improvements in practice and performance.

Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards, 2021

15. The school district implements a professional development program aligned with the Learning Forward Standards for Professional Learning. (Districts Meeting the Highest Levels of Performance are exempted.) Miss. Code Ann. § 37-17-8, 7 Miss. Admin. Code 7-3: 44.1, State Board Policy Chapter 44, Rule, Ch. 44, R. 44.1.

Mississippi Board of Education Strategic Plan

Learning Forward Professional Learning Standards

Anniston Avenue Elementary School

Dr. Rachel Gibson

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGNEEDS

1.Differentiation: Strategies to get students actively engaged

2.Meeting the needs of at-risk students

3.Classroom Management: Strategies to increase on task behavior

4. Increasing parent involvement

GOALS&OBJECTIVES

GOAL1: To increase student achievement to 70% or higher as measured by proficiency on the Spring MAAPby improving instructional capacity and enhancing the partnership among all stakeholders (educators, parents, staff, students, and community.)

OBJECTIVE 1:To increase student engagement through the application of authentic differentiation

OBJECTIVE 2:To meet the needs of a diverse classroom by using techniques to reach at-risk students

OBJECTIVE 3:To employ classroom management as an effective means of creating an environment conducive for the teaching and learning of all students

OBJECTIVE 4:To bridge the gap between school and home by offering support to promote parent/educator communication and equip parents with resources to meet their child’s needs.

Anniston Avenue Elementary School

Dr. Rachel Gibson

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGACTIVITIES

7/20/2023

Faculty Meetings TBD

Increasing student engagement through differentiation

➢ Presenter: Kathryn Lovell, Rebekah Kinsey, & Meredith Bennett

➢ Description: Staff will provide training during monthly faculty meetings and at ourAnnistonAcademy through session rotations that focus on various techniques to increase and sustain student engagement in the classroom to improve academic achievement

➢ Resources: Information and materials obtained from the Innovative Schools

Summitt

➢ Evaluation: Observations, feedback

Using techniques to reach at-risk students

➢ Presenter: Meredith Bennett, Melissa Price, & Rebekah Kinsey

Meetings TBD

➢ Description: Staff will provide training during monthly faculty meetings and at ourAnnistonAcademy through session rotations that focus on reaching at-risk students: social emotional learning, academic achievement, increasing motivation, and unlocking potential

➢ Resources: Information and materials obtained from the Innovative Schools

Summitt

➢ Evaluation: Observations, increased academic data, reduced office referrals

Employing effective classroom management

➢ Presenter: Crystal Wade, Melissa Price, Kathryn Lovell, & Meredith Bennett

Faculty Meetings TBD

➢ Description: Staff will provide training during monthly faculty meetings and at ourAnnistonAcademy through session rotations that focus on classroom management: building belonging, establishing and maintaining connections, effective discipline methods, and positive interactions

➢ Resources: Information and materials obtained from the Innovative Schools

Summitt

➢ Evaluation: Observations, feedback, reduced office referrals, increased academic data

Bridging the gap between school and home

➢ Presenter: Rachel Gibson, Crystal Wade, & Melissa Price

➢ Description: Staff will provide training during monthly faculty meetings, quarterly parent nights, and at ourAnnistonAcademy through session rotations that focus on supporting the parent: improving communication, providing resources, and modeling expectations

➢ Resources: Information and materials obtained from the Innovative Schools

Summitt

➢ Evaluation: Observations and surveys

Bayou View Elementary School

Tess O’Keefe Lawrence

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGNEEDS

1.Differentiated Instruction (Enrichment, Remediation, and Interventions)

2.Meeting the Learning Needs ofAll Learners (Poverty, ELL, Inclusion, Boys of Color, etc.)

3.UsingTechnology to Enhance Instruction

GOALS&OBJECTIVES

GOAL1: By the end of the year, all staff will receive training from lead teachers and instructional coaches on best practices for differentiating instruction through modeling, sample lessons, and observations to decrease the learning gap by 5% for each subgroup as measured by diagnostics and state assessment results in Spring 2024.

OBJECTIVE:Teachers will gain valuable and realistic strategies to meet the needs of all subgroups using differentiated instruction techniques, strategies, and methods.

GOAL2: To strengthen instructional practice to effectively meet the needs ofALL Learners as measured by the Teacher Growth Rubric, 95% of staff will achieve a 4 in Domain 1, Indicator 2.

OBJECTIVE: Faculty will learn and apply research-based strategies for diverse learners to more effectively meet their needs.

GOAL3: By the end of the Quarter 3, 100% of staff will receive training in different education technologies including G-Suite and Google Classroom to enhance instruction.

OBJECTIVE:To strengthen digital fluency in the classroom to meet the needs of all learners and learning styles.

Bayou View Elementary School

Tess O’Keefe Lawrence

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGACTIVITIES

7/25/2023

8/08/2023

11/14/2023

Effective Strategies for our English Language Learners

➢ Presenter: Master teachers, ESLTeacher (Jacqueline Wintruba), Instructional Coaches (Tammy Parker/April Hoyt), Exceptional Education teachers (Candace Sumrall/Amy Rudolph), Team Leaders in ESL and Inclusion department leaders

➢ Description: Master teachers from ESL, Exceptional Education, Gifted, and all academic subjects will present information to the entire faculty on best practices in differentiation in the general education classrooms and in the Life Skills class.

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Workshop Evaluations, Discussions. Observations of ImplementedTechniques, I-ReadyAssessment Data, and Student Work Samples

8/15/2023

11/28/2023

3/12/2024

Differentiated Instruction

➢ Presenter:Team Leaders (Alyssa Hill,Amy Hengen, Lauren Hutto, Mandy Gunter, Sarah Wrightson,Tess Lawrence, andTammy Parker)

➢ Description:Team Leaders will research and collaborate to identify proven methods of differentiated instruction, including enrichment, that are effective for all subgroups at BVE and present instructional techniques, strategies, and methods during focused faculty meetings during the year.

➢ Resources: School & District Funds, Free Resources ViaArchived Webinars, Online Information Published Case Studies, Resource & ProfessionalArticles, Journals & Books

➢ Evaluation: Workshop Evaluations, Discussions. Observations of ImplementedTechniques, I-ReadyAssessment Data, and Student Work Samples

9/5/2023

1/23/2024

Technology Implementation

➢ Presenter:April Hoyt, Wendy Lizana, Patti Walker, Lakeisha Jones

➢ Description:Teachers will present on using Google Classroom and G-Suite and other new technologies in the classroom.

➢ Resources: School & District Funds, Free Resources ViaArchived Webinars, Online Information Published Case Studies, Resource & ProfessionalArticles, Journals & Books

➢ Evaluation: Workshop Evaluations, Discussions, Observations of ImplementedTechniques, and Student Work Samples

Bayou View Elementary School

Tess O’Keefe Lawrence

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGACTIVITIES

Meeting the Diverse Needs ofAll Learners

➢ Presenters: Curriculum Specialists, Administrators, Lead & Veteran Teachers, Coaches & Mentors, and Curriculum Associates Trainers, April Hoyt, Patti Walker, Wendy Lizana, Jacqueline Wintruba, Amy Rudolph, Tammy Parker, and Christine Salminen

1/16/2024 2/20/2024

➢ Description: BVE faculty will be trained in using effective, research-based strategies to support ESL students, students of poverty, gifted and advanced students, struggling readers and writers, inclusion and exceptional education students, ADHD and Dyslexic students, as well as students with Autism. Focused and flipped faculty meetings will be held throughout the school year. Faculty will also have additional growth opportunities by attending workshops, conferences and/or conventions.

➢ Resources: School & District Funds, Free Resources via Archived Webinars, Online Information, and Resource & Professional Development Books

➢ Evaluation: Workshop Evaluations, Discussions, Observations of Implemented Techniques. I-Ready andAssessment Data,Teacher Lesson Plans, Student Work Samples, andTeam MeetingAgendas

09/12/2023

Inclusion Best Practices

➢ Presenters: Amy Rudolph, Candace Sumrall,Tammy Parker, Denise Nault

➢ Description:The presenters will share best practices in general education classrooms, including lesson ideas and behavior strategies (including legal obligations). Strategies and methods for building relationships, behavior management, and lesson design will also be addressed (SEL).

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Classroom Observations

Central Elementary School

Dr. LaWanda Thornton

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGNEEDS

1.Strategies to get students actively engaged in the lesson.

2.Keeping my students on task and engaged.

3.Improving the knowledge and skills in my content area.

4.Maintaining high expectations for all students.

GOALS&OBJECTIVES

GOAL: To implement and maintain a professional development plan that meets students’academic, social, and emotional needs in the classroom as measured by an increase in student achievement by growth in iReady diagnostics, growth and proficiency in MAAPtesting, along with a decrease of quarterly office behavior referrals.

Objective: To improve students’achievement in all subjects by training teachers in how to best utilize the tools in their GSD teacher toolbox.

Central Elementary School

Dr. LaWanda Thornton

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGACTIVITIES

July 19th or 20th, 2023

VerticalAlignment / StudyYour Standards

➢ Presenter: Marshall / Leadership

➢ Description:This Professional Development meeting will be broken up in 20 minute increments. Teachers will meet quarterly across grade level bands Examine the standards and compare them to available curriculum, assessments, and other resources.Evaluate student assessment data to determine if there are gaps in instruction that need to be addressed. Examine curriculum maps that provide a coherent plan for instruction across grade levels. Continue to meet to review data.To conclude the meeting, the leadership team will be presenting on strategies on how to best “study your standards” for effective and beneficial instruction.

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Observation

August 1st, 2023

Using Ready and Supplemental Curriculum Resources Effectively

➢ Presenter: Dr. Stoll

➢ Description:The presenter will provide strategies to successfully use the supplemental resources provided by the district to best align effectively alongside the Ready Curriculum.

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Observation

September 5th,2023

Practical Strategies to Help Support Positive Behavior

➢ Presenter: Spragins, Lynch, Marshall (Innovative School SummittAttendees)

➢ Description: Teachers will be given strategies and data based research on practical ways to help support positive behaviors, especially with students anxiety, depression, and asperger’s syndrome.

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Observation and Discipline Referrals

October 10th, 2023

Differentiated Instruction

➢ Presenter: Spragins / Exceptional Education Team

➢ Description: Classroom teachers will participate in training to identify the needs of learners through assessment and provide differentiated instruction to meet those needs.

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Observation and Lesson Plans

November 7th, 2023

Conflict Resolution

➢ Presenter:Atmore

➢ Description: Teachers will be given suggested strategies on how to best coordinate conflict resolution within the classroom, as recommended from the Behavior Modification classroom.

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation:TSTReferral and Discipline Referrals

Central Elementary School

Dr. LaWanda Thornton

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGACTIVITIES

December 5th, 2023 TST Process

➢ Presenter: Stevens / Casey

➢ Description: Procedures for identifying students and referring to theTeacher SupportTeam will be shared with participants.

➢ Resources:TSTReferrals

➢ Evaluation:TSTReferrals

January 9th, 2024 Student Engagement

➢ Presenter: Dr.Thornton and Mrs. Stevens

➢ Description: TheAdmin team will share expectations and strategies on how to best keep students’engaged in all content areas to help cut down on behavior issues and office referrals.

➢ Resources:TBD

➢ Evaluation: Observation

February 6th, 2024 Classroom Management

➢ Presenter: PBISTeam

➢ Description:Ateam will present to the entire staff how to implement a Positive Behavior Interventions and Support system school-wide.The team will provide ongoing support and monitoring of data throughout the year.This will also include procedures for referring students to theTeacher SupportTeam.

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Observation and Feedback

March 5th, 2024 Support for ELLStudents

➢ Presenter: ELTeacher

➢ Description:The ESLTeacher will train the staff on effective strategies for meeting the needs of the English Language Learners.

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Observation and LAS Links, Imagine Learning Data

April 2nd, 2024 Finishing Strong

➢ Presenter: KindergartenTeam

➢ Description: Teachers will share strategies for maintaining a sense of urgency and avoiding “Spring Fever” to continue teaching with fidelity for the remainder of the school year in order to increase student achievement.

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Observation

May 7th, 2024

Reflecting and Strengthening

➢ Presenter: LeadershipTeam

➢ Description: Through collaboration, the presenter will lead the staff in reviewing survey results, reflecting on the school year, and developing goals for the upcoming year.

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Observation

Pass Road Elementary School Simone Travis

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGNEEDS

1.Evidence-Based Practices for Writing Instruction

2.Differentiated Instruction in the Inclusion Classroom

3.Implementing DistrictAdopted Materials with Fidelity

4.Increasing Parental Engagement and Involvement

GOALS&OBJECTIVES

GOAL1: To increase overall reading proficiency to 60% or higher as measured by the end of the year MAAPassessment through the use of high-quality instructional materials.

OBJECTIVE:To improve student achievement, the staff will be provided with training of district adopted materials to be used with fidelity to meet the needs of a diverse population.

GOAL2: To improve writing performance as measured by an increase in number of students showing growth on the end of the year MAAPassessment.

OBJECTIVE:To improve student achievement in writing, the staff will be provided with evidence-based practices to improve ELAinstruction.

GOAL3: To increase parent involvement and engagement as measured quarterly with participation at parent meetings.

OBJECTIVE:To improve relationships with parents and cultivate community partnerships.

Pass Road Elementary School

Simone Travis

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGACTIVITIES

8/15/2023

Growth of ESLStudents

➢ Presenter: Kendall Casey

➢ Description:The ESLTeacher will share effective strategies teachers can use to differentiate their instruction to meet the needs of the ESLstudents.

➢ Resources: Imagine Learning

➢ Evaluation:Teacher surveys and classroom observations

8/29/2023

9/12/2023

Inclusion Best Practices

➢ Presenters: Heather Stiles, SuzanneYates & Chantelle Stover

➢ Description:The presenters will share best practices in general education classrooms, including lesson ideas and behavior strategies (including legal obligations). Strategies and methods for building relationships, behavior management, and lesson design will also be addressed (SEL).

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Classroom Observations

8/1/2023

10/17/2023 1/16/2024

Using Thinking Maps Effectively

➢ Presenter: Chandrae Wade

➢ Description: On-siteThinking MapsTrainer will provide quarterly training to all K-5 teachers and support staff on the effective implementation ofThinking Maps.

➢ Evaluation:Teacher Observation

11/07/2023

Using Phonics to Build Strong Readers

➢ Presenter: Shea Crosby

➢ Description: On-Site Project ReadTrainers will provide training to all K-2 teachers and support staff on the effective implementation of Project Read (including vertical alignment).

➢ Resources:Activity and federal funds

➢ Evaluation: Observation and Student Performance on Reading Screeners

Parental Involvement

7/23/2023

➢ Presenters:Admin., Jennifer Blackwell, Diane Rush,Amber Juraszek, & Shea Crosby

➢ Description: PRE staff will plan Parent Nights, Musicals, and Open House activities.

➢ Resources:Activity funds

➢ Evaluation: Observation

12/12/23

Evidence-Based Practices for Writing Instruction

➢ Presenters:Amber Juraszek &Thessaly Walker

➢ Description:Teachers will be provided with training on best practices for writing instruction.

➢ Evaluation: Observation and Student Performance

West Elementary School

Dr. Heather Chesman

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGNEEDS

1.Improving Classroom Management

2.Meeting the Needs ofAll Learners: Focus on Differentiated Instruction

3.Parent Involvement and Engagement Strategies

GOALS&OBJECTIVES

GOAL1: To decrease the amount of office discipline referrals by 10% through improving classroom management strategies.

OBJECTIVE: West Elementary will effectively use classroom management strategies to decrease discipline referrals and increase engagement of all students.

GOAL2: To decrease the learning gap on district and state assessments among subgroups by enhancing differentiated instruction practices in the classroom.

OBJECTIVE: West Elementary will effectively use learning strategies, SEL, and EL strategies to strengthen and increase achievement in all core subjects.

GOAL3: To increase parental involvement as measured quarterly with participation at parent meetings and teacher communication logs.

OBJECTIVE:To Improve Relationships with Parents and Increase Parental Involvement.

West Elementary School

Dr. Heather Chesman

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGACTIVITIES

8/22/2023

Best Practices For Differentiation

➢ Presenter: ESLTeacher, Master Teachers, Inclusion Teachers, Gifted Teachers, and Team Leaders

➢ Description: Master teachers from EL, Exceptional Education, Gifted, and all academic subjects will present information on best practices in differentiation in the general education classrooms and in the Life Skills class.

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Workshop Evaluations, Discussions and Observations of Implemented Techniques, i-ReadyAssessment Data and Close Reading and Writings, Student Work, and Student Surveys

8/29/2023 Outreach Strategies

➢ Presenter: Librarian, Principal,Assistant Principal, Instructional Coach, and Lead Teachers

➢ Description: West Elementary will increase parental involvement through outreach strategies such as Open House, Literacy Nights, STEM nights,Awards’Nights, etc. The staff will be trained in effective strategies for implementing family events effectively.

➢ Resources: Federal funds

➢ Evaluation: Survey and Sign-in Sheets

TBD CurriculumAssociates’Reading and Math Resources & Imagine Learning (Math)

➢ Presenter: Curriculum Specialist and CurriculumAssociates & Imagine Learning Associate

➢ Description:Trainers will coach teachers and support staff to Implement Curriculum Associates’Reading and Math Resources & Imagine Learning with fidelity

➢ Resources: Federal Funds

➢ Evaluation: Data Review and program implementation

Twenty-Eighth Street Elementary School

Robin Auringer

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGNEEDS

1.Increase Student Engagement and On-Task Behaviors

2.Meet the Needs ofAll Learners through Differentiated Instruction

3.Maintain High Expectations through Classroom Management and PBIS

4.Increase Parental Involvement to SupportAcademic Growth

GOALS&OBJECTIVES

GOAL1: To increase student engagement and on-task behaviors while reducing discipline referrals by 50% from the previous school year.

OBJECTIVE:To incorporate evidence-based practices from various teacher book studies, implementation of PBIS, and understanding the various needs of children in poverty

GOAL2: To increase student proficiency to 60% on ELAand Math MAAP.

OBJECTIVE:To improve student achievement in ELAand Math by effectively using technology resources, analyzing data, enhancing differentiated instruction practices in the classroom, and integrating STEAM into core subjects.

GOAL3: To enhance relationships with all school members and increase stakeholder involvement in school routines and events to support student achievement as measured by participation at quarterly parent meetings.

OBJECTIVE:To instill a growth mindset among teachers and students and maintain positive student-teacher and teacher-parent relationships.

Twenty-Eighth Street Elementary School

Robin Auringer

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGACTIVITIES

October 2023May 2024

Book Study Presentations - Ongoing for Professional Learning Goals

➢ Presenter:Teachers andAdministrators (books selected by teachers)

➢ Description: On site trainers will provide mini sessions to staff to teach the Working on the Work (WOW) components for increasing student engagement.

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Review of lesson plans; observations, assessment data, decreased discipline referrlas

11/14/2023

3/5/2024

Teaching Children of Poverty

➢ Presenter:Administrators, Lisha Rushing,Thomas Whitfield

➢ Description: On-site trainers will discuss techniques to enhance relationships and increase engagement and proficiency of students who live in poverty

➢ Resources: Teaching with Poverty in Mind, Eric Jensen

➢ Evaluation: Review of lesson plans; observations, decreased discipline referrals

Classroom Management & PBIS

➢ Presenter: Danielle LeDoux, RyneAndersen,AliciaThompson, Chloe Giardina,Administrators

➢ Description: PBISTeam will share schoolwide procedures and incentives, train teachers on restorative practices

➢ Resources: None, Better than Carrots or Sticks by Dominique Smith

➢ Evaluation: observations, monthly PBIS meeting discussions, decrease in discipline referrals

8/22/2023

10/17/2023

Differentiated Instruction & Flexible Grouping

➢ Presenter: Site LevelAdmin

➢ Description: On-site trainers and administrators will provide training and support for small group instruction, flexible grouping, and acceleration/enrichment activities to meet the needs of all learners

➢ Resources: articles, professional books, recorded videos from teachers

➢ Evaluation: Review of lesson plans; observations

8/22/2023

1/16/2023

Using Data to Drive Instruction

➢ Presenter: Lezlie Simmons, Dante Johnson, Brandie Simmons,Alicia Thompson

➢ Description: On-site trainers will help teacher analyze data from i-Ready and Edulastic;Administrators will guide teachers to analyze and use data from weekly mixed practice tests

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Review of lesson plans; observations; DataAnalysis

Twenty-Eighth Street Elementary School

Robin Auringer

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGACTIVITIES

Increasing Math Proficiency

➢ Presenter: Dante Johnson, Jenna Gardner, Savannah Slay

➢ Description: On-site trainers and curriculum specialists will provide training on the use of math manipulatives, math choice boards, importance of math fact fluency, and engaging techniques to increase math proficiency for all

➢ Resources: Model Schools Session Notes; Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics by Peter Liljedahl

➢ Evaluation: Review of lesson plans; observations, math assessment data

Literacy for At-Risk and Exceptional Education Students

➢ Presenter:Administrators, Brandie Simmons,Ashton Holmes, San Miller, Sheila Brachear

➢ Description: On-site trainers and curriculum specialists will provide training on the implementation of best oral reading fluency practices, comprehension strategies, vocabulary instruction, and the use of Ready and i-Ready resources to maximize standards-based instruction

➢ Resources: Project Read, Ready; Disrupting Thinking by Kylene Beers

➢ Evaluation: Review of lesson plans; observations; results on Reading weekly mixed practice tests

Relationships, Mindset, and Motivation

➢ Presenter: Chloe Giardina,Administrators,Thomas Whitfield, Sheila Brachear, Savannah Slay,Anna Peel, Carley Duet

➢ Description: On-site trainers will provide training with the Second Step program, Morning Meeting SELroutines, yoga practices, and importance of relationships and growth mindset to enhance social and academic performance

➢ Resources: Second Step digital access, I Wish My Teacher Knew by Kyle Schwartz; Positive Mindset Habits for Teachers by Grace Stevens

➢ Evaluation: Review of lesson plans; observations; decreased discipline referrals 10/17/2023 1/16/2023

Audio Enhancement

➢ Presenter:Audio Enhancement Facilitators, RyneAnderson,AliciaThompson

➢ Description: Audio Enhancement trainers will provide guidance and support for using the audio and video recording systems in classrooms to encourage instructional reflection of teachers and enhance student performance

➢ Resources:Audio Enhancement systems in classrooms

➢ Evaluation: Review of lesson plans; observations; MSTeacher Growth Rubric

Bayou View Middle School

Dr. Joshua Broussard

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGNEEDS

1.Increase student engagement by providing rigorous, differentiated lessons

2.Incorporate standard-aligned, data driven instruction

3.Improve school-to-home relationships to support student achievement

GOALS&OBJECTIVES

GOAL 1: To improve student achievement by 5% on district assessments in all areas and by 5% on MAAPELA, Math, and Science state assessments by enhancing differentiated instruction and increasing the rigor of lessons.

OBJECTIVE: Teachers will participate in professional learning opportunities where best practices for differentiating instruction while providing rigorous lessons are modeled.

GOAL 2: To use student achievement data from teacher made assessments, district assessments, and the state assessment to design and deliver lessons fully aligned to the MSCCRS.

OBJECTIVE: Teachers will work collaboratively in PLC’s to disaggregate data and, using the resources through MDE including blueprints, scaffolding, and standards documents, design lessons to support student achievement and target areas of underachievement.

GOAL 3: To improve the relationship between school and home to support student achievement.

OBJECTIVE: Provide increased opportunities for parental involvement through a variety of methods including organizing quarterly parent nights, hosting orientation for 6th grade and new students, providing after school tutoring, and facilitating annual counselor meetings for individualized targeted support plans.

Bayou View Middle School

Dr. Joshua Broussard

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGACTIVITIES

Creating Rigorous, Engaging Lessons

➢ Presenter:All teachers led by department chairs, LSC, counselors, and administrators

➢ Description:Teachers will model best practices for providing engaging lessons during focused faculty meetings

➢ Resources: Supplies such as card stock, dry erase boards, etc.

➢ Evaluation: Observations, reflections, etc.

StandardAligned, Data-Driven Instruction

➢ Presenters:All teachers, facilitated by administrators

➢ Description:Teachers will participate in weekly PLC’s to organize and disaggregate data from assessment.Teachers will use MDE resources to unpack the standards and make plans to address deficits in student achievement and provide enrichment for students who show mastery

➢ Resources: Curriculum binders (scaffolding, blueprints, standards), student assessments and results

➢ Evaluation: Student achievement on assessments

Training on social emotional learning and growth mindset.

➢ Presenters: Grade-level counselors.

➢ Description:Counselors will provide training on social emotional learning and growth mindset to support classroom teachers.

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Observation; office referrals

School Home Relationships

➢ Presenters:All teachers, counselors, and administrators

➢ Description:The faculty will design and implement events to bridge the relationships between home and school including quarterly parent nights, orientation for 6th grade and new students, after school tutoring, and annual counselor meetings for individualized targeted support plans.

➢ Resources:TBD

➢ Evaluation: Sign-In Sheets, Surveys

Gulfport Central Middle School

Dr. Patricia Moss

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGNEEDS

1.Meeting the Needs ofAll Learners

2.High Quality Instructional Practices

3. Data Driven Instruction

GOALS&OBJECTIVES

GOAL1: To decrease the learning gap on weekly mixed practice tests, common assessments and state assessments among subgroups.

OBJECTIVE: Teachers will gain valuable and realistic strategies to meet the needs of all subgroups and increase student achievement.

GOAL2: To increase teacher performance as measured by an increase of end of year Professional Growth System Teacher Rubric rating for the school and individual teacher ratings.

OBJECTIVE: To allow educators to build upon and improve classroom instruction through observation of peers and peer support.

GOAL3: To close the achievement gap by 10% each quarter through student engagement, weekly mixed practice tests, CommonAssessments and collaborative weekly data analysis meetings.

OBJECTIVE:To increase student achievement with effective student engagement based on the weekly and mid-term assessments.

Gulfport Central Middle School

Dr. Patricia Moss

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGACTIVITIES

7/31/2023

Inclusion Best Practices

➢ Presenters: Administrators, Exceptional Ed teachers and LSC

➢ Description:The presenters will share best practices in general education classrooms, including lesson ideas and behavior strategies (including legal obligations). Strategies and methods for building relationships, behavior management and lesson design will also be addressed.

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Classroom Observations 8/7/2023

Site Level Focus Faculty Meetings

➢ Presenters:Teachers, PLC Chairpersons

➢ Description:Whole Group Professional Development on various topics form the Making Connections Workshop and other topics.

And ongoing

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Increase in student achievement based on WMPTand Common Assessments.

Sharpening Our Eyes

➢ Presenters: Administrators will facilitate follow-up meetings

➢ Description:Teachers will observe other teachers in the school to learn best practices from those in the field.

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Observations and increase in student achievement based on WMPTand CommonAssessments.

10/09/2023

12/11/2023

and ongoing every Tuesday

Classroom Management: Strategies to increase on task behavior

➢ Presenters:Administrators, PLC chairpersons, teachers

➢ Description:Teachers will present best strategies for classroom management.

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Observations and decrease in office referrals

Data Driven Instruction

➢ Presenters: Curriculum Specialists,Administrators, PLC chairpersons, teachers

➢ Description:Teachers will present best strategies for classroom management.

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Observations andAssessment data

Gulfport High School

Wendi Husley

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGNEEDS

1.Data Driven Instruction & EffectiveAssessment Writing

2.Instructional Strategies

3.Increase Student Engagement

GOALS&OBJECTIVES

GOAL1: To increase teacher performance by one level (or maintain a 3 or 4) on a specific standard by the end of year as measured by the Professional Growth System Teacher Rubric rating for the school and individual teacher ratings.

OBJECTIVE: Increase achievement by increasing teacher application of data and analyzing the impacts of instruction on student achievement.

GOAL2: To increase student performance levels by 5% by the end of the year through implementation of high quality instructional materials and practices with fidelity on MAAP, AP,ACT,ACT WorkKeys, and CTE Certifications.

OBJECTIVE: Increase the knowledge and use of effective instructional strategies to meet the needs of all students.

GOAL3: Increase levels of achievement by 10% (or maintain 90% average or better) each term through student engagement and collaborative data analysis of weekly mixed practice assessments and DCAs.

OBJECTIVE: Increase achievements by effectively engaging students in rigorous activities that meet the needs of the students and by reviewing data from assessments.

Gulfport High School

Wendi Husley

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGACTIVITIES

1 Per QuarterDates will vary by teams & departments

Learning Walks

➢ Presenters: Organized by Instructional Coaches andAdministrators

➢ Description:Teachers will observe colleagues at least once per term. Following the observation, the observers will meet with administrators/coaches to discuss strategies learned from the experience.

➢ Resources: Learning Walk Feedback Form

➢ Teacher surveys and feedback

PGS Training

➢ Presenters:Administrators

➢ Description:Administrators will explain the PGS Rubric and address misconceptions on scoring.Teachers will discuss real examples of teaching and feedback.

➢ Resources: PGS Rubric

➢ Evaluation:Teacher Feedback

8/15/23 DataAnalysis

➢ Presenters:Administrators, Coaches, LeadTeachers

➢ Description:Teams will discuss key elements of data and analysis. Understand important features and information derived from analysis.

➢ Resources: Examples of Data & Data Charts

➢ Evaluation:Teacher Feedback & PLC Observations

PD Spotlight Events-Various Instruction Strategies & Classroom Topics

➢ Presenters: ExemplarTeachers

➢ Description: Various topics will be offered for teacher choice (i.e. Inclusion Best Practices, Classroom Respect, Instructional Strategies)

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Observations

7/19/23 Team Building

➢ Presenters:Administrators

➢ Description: Staff will participate in team building activities and discussions to promote growth of campus culture.

➢ Resources:Activities and necessary supplies

➢ Evaluation:Teacher Feedback & Observations

The Learning Center & Gulfport Virtual Academy

Michael Goodwin

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGNEEDS

1. High Quality Instructional Practices

2. Implementation of programs andAssessments

3. Differentiated Learning

GOALS&OBJECTIVES

GOAL1: To increase teacher performance as measured by the Professional Growth Teacher Rubric for the school and individual teacher ratings.

OBJECTIVE: Educators will have opportunities to improve classroom instruction using peer observation, coaching, and professional learning communities.

GOAL2: To increase student achievement by 5% as measured by proficiency and 10% growth on the end of year state and district assessments.

OBJECTIVE: Faculty will be provided coaching and training opportunities on utilizing high quality instructional strategies.

GOAL 3: To decrease the learning gap on district and state assessments by enhancing differentiated instruction in the classroom.

OBJECTIVE:Teachers will be provided training and modeling on differentiation as well as opportunities to observe other educators implementing differentiation in order to meet the needs of all subgroups.

The Learning Center & Gulfport Virtual Academy Michael Goodwin

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGACTIVITIES

Essential Pieces

➢ Presenters:Teacher Leaders,Administrators and GSD Curriculum Specialist

➢ Description:Teachers will participate in professional learning communities to review assessments, curriculum and pacing, and offer suggestions and training for implementation.

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Observation

Strengthening Teacher Practices

➢ Presenters: Site LevelAdministration, MasterTeachers, GSD Curriculum Specialist, Instructional Coaches

➢ Description:Teachers will participate in trainings and teacher learning communities to identify and practice research based instructional strategies and GSD programs to support teacher growth and improve student achievement on state standards.

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Observations, Lesson Plans,Assessments, PGS Rubric

Developing High QualityAssessments

➢ Presenters: GSD Curriculum Specialists,TET, Instructional Coaches, Master Teachers

➢ Description: Educators will participate in training on how to develop rigorous assessments in order to measure student performance on the state’s standards.

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Lesson Plans,Assessments, Observations

Data to Drive Instruction

➢ Presenters: GSD Curriculum Specialists, Site LevelAdministration,Teachers

➢ Description: Educators will participate in training on using i-Ready data, Weekly Mixed Practice, and Common Mixed Practice data to assist teachers in planning academic lessons that will close the achievement gap.

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Lesson Plans,Assessments, Observations

Child Nutrition Department

Melissa Olsen

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGNEEDS

1.Food Safety and Sanitation, Handwashing, Glove use,Appearance

2.NSLPStandards/Offer versus Serve

3.Customer service and professional communication

GOALS&OBJECTIVES

GOAL1: 80% of Child Nutrition staff will be certified as ServSafe Food Handler by December 2022.

OBJECTIVE: Online Course andAssessment is a comprehensive solution that delivers consistent food safety training to employees.

GOAL2: Demonstrate mastery of NSLPand NBPMeal Standards in daily meal preparation as observed and evaluated weekly.

OBJECTIVE: Learners will be able to correctly identify the required meal components for the NSLPand NBPafter formal presentation

GOAL3: Increase customer service and professional communication rating as measured by surveys.

OBJECTIVE: Learners will be able to demonstrate appropriate ways to respond in situations after communication lesson/activity

Child Nutrition Department

Melissa Olsen

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGACTIVITIES

July 20, 2023 Procedures for Safe Food Handling

➢ Presenter: Online Program

➢ Description: Cover 5 key areas; basic food safety, personal hygiene, cross-contamination, time & temperature, and cleaning and sanitation

➢ Evaluation:Online CourseAssessment

➢ Resources: Child Nutrition Funds

TBD Small interactive groups learning

➢ Presenter: Child Nutrition Director

➢ Description:The Child Nutrition Director will provide training through small interactive learning groups.

Evaluation:Observation

➢ Resources: Child Nutrition Funds

Federal Programs Department

Velma Johnson

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGNEEDS

1. Federal Budget/School Wide Planning, Procurement, and Inventory

2. Title I Monitoring

3. SubgroupTraining (Homeless and ELs)

4. Parent and Family Engagement

GOALS&OBJECTIVES

GOAL1: Meet spending deadline of all Federal funding.

OBJECTIVE: Increase administrative and teacher knowledge of the procurement process.

GOAL2: 100% of administrators or designated staff will be compliant with monitoring

OBJECTIVE: Increase administrative and teacher knowledge of the monitoring process.

GOAL3: Increase the number of parents/guardians engaged in their child(s) education.

OBJECTIVE: Implement parent and family engagement opportunities districtwide.

GOAL4: 100% of faculty and staff understand the importance of the inventory procedures and remain compliant.

OBJECTIVE: Keep all schools inventory database updated and checked bi-annually

Federal Programs Department

Velma Johnson

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGACTIVITIES

TBD byTSS Record Clerks Training

➢ Presenter:TSS/FPD

➢ Description: Federal Programs Coordinator and ELSpecialist will train record clerks across the district on proper enrollment procedures for ELs, Migrant, Immigrant, and Homeless students

➢ Resources: Federal Funds

➢ Evaluation: Survey

July 2023 Bookkeeping Training

➢ Presenter: FPD/FIN

➢ Description: Federal Programs Coordinator will train bookkeepers across the district in proper procedures for the federal budget. .

➢ Resources: Federal Funds

➢ Evaluation: Survey

TBD By MDE Schoolwide Planning Training

➢ Presenter: FPD

➢ Description: Federal Programs Coordinator will train building administrators on development and implementation of schoolwide plans.

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation:Q&A

Monthly 1st Wednesday Monthly Budget Update

➢ Presenter: FPD

➢ Description:Areview of the federal budget updates

➢ Evaluation: Q&Aand Carryover Review

Ongoing TechnicalAssistance/Joint Fiscal Conference

➢ Presenter: MDE

➢ Description: Support opportunities for technical assistance

➢ Resources: Federal Funds

➢ Evaluation: Survey

February 2024 -

March 2024 Principal Budget Planning Meeting

➢ Presenter: FPD

➢ Description: Defining the procedure for developing a federal budget

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Q&A

Federal Programs Department

Velma Johnson

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGACTIVITIES

August 2024 Title I Crate/Monitoring

➢ Presenter: FPD

➢ Description:FPD will train administrators or their designee on the necessary monitoring indicator and theTitle I Crate platform.

➢ Resources: Federal Funds

➢ Evaluation: Q&A

March 2024

NAFEPAConference

➢ Presenter: Various

➢ Description:Featuring presenters and exhibitors focused on the efforts of those who administer and manage federal education programs.

➢ Resources: Federal Funds & MAFEPD

➢ Evaluation: Survey

September 15-17, 2023

NAFEPAFall Retreat

➢ Presenter: NAFEPABoard Members and Other

➢ Description: Enhance the effectiveness of educators by facilitating communications and providing a forum to disseminate pertinent information that encourages members to discuss and take action on matters of common concern.To inform and educate members of NAFEPAconcerning the implementation and evaluation of federal and state education programs.To provide members and state affiliates with professional development and aid in the development and dissemination of effective and efficient federal and state education programs.

➢ Resources: NAFEPA

➢ Evaluation: Survey

June 2024

MAFEPD Conference

➢ Presenter: Various

➢ Description:Educators across the state receive training of various topics that meet the needs ofTitle I Schools.

➢ Resources: Federal Funds

➢ Evaluation: Survey

TBD by FIN Inventory Management

➢ Presenter: FPD/FIN

➢ Description: Site Inventory Specialist receive training on the proper inventory process/procedures

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Q&A

Federal Programs Department

Velma Johnson

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGACTIVITIES

Semester Parent and Family Engagement

➢ Presenter: Various District Staff

➢ Description: Build parent and family capacity to support learning at home

➢ Resources: Federal Funds

➢ Evaluation: Survey

February 2024 -

March 2024 Principal Budget Planning Meeting

➢ Presenter: FPD

➢ Description: Defining the procedure for developing a federal budget

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Q&A

Gifted Education Melanie Davis

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGNEEDS

1. Digital Resources in the Gifted Classroom

2. Social & Emotional “Affective Skills”

3. Training Staff on Gifted Characteristics, Identification of Intellectually Gifted Students, Underachieving Gifted Students, and Updates on Gifted Regulations

GOALS&OBJECTIVES

GOAL1: Incorporate more digital Resources in the Gifted Classroom to increase student access to critical thinking activities to increase academic achievement in our gifted population by the end of the academic year.

OBJECTIVE: Incorporating more digital resources into the gifted classroom.

GOAL2: Integrate Social & Emotional “Affective Skills” to increase student engagement as well as positive safe collaborative relationships within the weekly gifted service session(s).

OBJECTIVE:Teaching affective skills above and beyond the regular classroom.

GOAL3: Develop quarterly PLC with schools to train staff on gifted characteristics, identification of intellectually gifted students, underachieving gifted students, updated program information, and strategies to maintain compliance of MDE in daily lesson delivery.

OBJECTIVE:To keep our gifted program in compliance and prepare for MDEAudit.

Gifted Education Melanie Davis

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGACTIVITIES

Strategies for Meeting Needs ofAll Gifted Learners

➢ Presenters: Melanie Davis, GiftedTeam Members

➢ Description: Gifted teachers will engage in various professional development learning opportunities to enhance their understanding of meeting the needs of gifted learners through collaboration and collegian conversation.

➢ Resources: District & Federal Funds

➢ Evaluation: Observation & Surveys

9/18/2023

Using Digital Tools Effectively

➢ Presenter: Lakeisha Jones

➢ Description: Gifted teachers will engage in professional development led by the GSD technology department to share more digital resources into the gifted classroom.

➢ Resources: District & Federal Funds

➢ Evaluation: Observation & Surveys

10/01/2023

(Tentative)

Digital Resources for Gifted Programs

➢ Presenters: MAGC Gifted Conference & Gulf CoastAssociation forTeachers of the Gifted

➢ Description: Gifted teachers will participate in workshops on gifted education and incorporating more digital resources into the gifted classroom.

➢ Resources: District & Federal Funds

➢ Evaluation: Observation & Surveys 7/19/2023

Addressing Social and Emotional Needs

➢ Presenter: Melanie Davis, GiftedTeam Members

➢ Description: Gifted teachers will engage in professional development led on Gifted Social and Emotional Needs

➢ Description: Focus on Underachieving Gifted Students as well as the social and emotional needs of all gifted students and what special lessons and activities “Affective Skills” that we can bring to our gifted program.

➢ Resources: District & Federal Funds

➢ Evaluation: Observation & Surveys

Jul 19 Oct 7 Mar 31

(Tentative)

Understanding the Gifted Regulations

➢ Presenters: MDE Gifted Chair, Carol Payola, Gulf CoastAssociation for the Gifted

➢ Description: Gifted teachers will engage in professional development led by MDE Gifted department to stay updated on the gifted regulations and updates to the gifted program.

➢ Resources: District & Federal Funds

➢ Evaluation: Observation & Surveys

Gifted Education Melanie Davis

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGACTIVITIES

11/15-17/23

MAGC GIfted Conference

➢ Presenters: MAGC Gifted Conference & Gulf CoastAssociation forTeachers of the Gifted

➢ Description: Gifted teachers will engage in MAGC State conference and or Gulf CoastAssociation forTeachers of the Gifted learning opportunities to stay updated on gifted regulations and updates to the gifted program.

➢ Resources: District & Federal Funds

➢ Evaluation: Observation & Surveys

Instructional Programs Department

Dr. Lea Bellon

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGNEEDS

1.Effective Use ofAssessments (Formative & Summative)

2.Rigorous High Quality Instructional Practices

3.Differentiated Learning / Subgroup Performance

GOALS&OBJECTIVES

GOAL1: To increase student proficiency in each content area by 5% as measured by proficiency and 10% growth on the end of year state and district assessments in Spring 2024.

OBJECTIVES:To provide ongoing coaching and training opportunities to support staff with strategies for implementing high quality rigorous instruction with an emphasis in building teacher capacity in the following areas:

1)Designing engaging and rigorous lessons,

2) Developing effective assessments to measure student learning, and

3)Using ongoing assessment data to drive instruction.

GOAL2: To decrease the student achievement gap by 5% for each subgroup as measured by the state assessment results in Spring 2024.

OBJECTIVE:To provide training in differentiating instruction and the inclusion practices to meet the needs of all learners.

Instructional Programs Department

Dr. Lea Bellon

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGACTIVITIES

07/18/2023 (At GHS) 07/19/2023 (At Site)

Essential Pieces

➢ Presenters: Curriculum Specialists, GSD Employees, Program Specialists, Administrators, and Exceptional Education Services

➢ Description: Essential Pieces is a district level conference for all certified employees and teaching assistants. This conference will offer sessions for closing the achievement gap with our subgroup populations with a focus on increasing rigor and effective inclusion practices. Essential Pieces Day 2 will be held at each site and will focus on district and school procedures and safety policies.

➢ Resources: Federal Funds, CEUs & SEMIs available

➢ Evaluation: Observation, Teacher Growth, and Student Achievement

New and Novice Professional Learning Community

➢ Presenters: Curriculum Specialists, Exceptional Education Services Staff, & Assigned Site-Level Mentors

(See New & Novice Calendar for Locations)

➢ Description: Ongoing Training and coaching on effective teaching strategies and inclusion practices for all learners. Sessions will include observations, mentoring, coaching, and workshops on topics to support teacher growth in using high quality instructional practices and materials throughout the year.

➢ Resources: Federal Funds, CEUs available

➢ Evaluation: Completion of Handbook, Reflections, & Observations

StateAssessment Training

➢ Presenters: DistrictTest Coordinator (DTC)

2/21/2024

(Central Office Conference Room )

➢ Description:The DTC will train SchoolTest Coordinators (STC) in test security to maintain proper assessment distribution, implementation, and monitoring. New STCs will be provided mentors.The training sessions will cover each test administration, test security, and MDE/vendor requirements.

➢ Resources: District and Federal Funds

➢ Evaluation:Test Security Documentation & Observations

6/8/2023 (Department Heads) 6/19/2023 (Elem Principals) 6/20/23 (Secondary Principals) 7/10/2023

Leadership Team

Administrative Professional Development

➢ Presenters: Glen East, Superintendent & District LevelAdmin

➢ Description:The administrative team will hold an annual training to align goals and expectations for the upcoming school year.The leadership meeting will focus on increasing student achievement through coaching and supporting teachers with high quality instructional methods.

➢ Resources: Federal Funds, CEUs, OSLs, and SEMI Credits available

➢ Evaluation: Administrative Observations

Instructional Programs Department

Dr. Lea Bellon

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGACTIVITIES

6/26/23 - 6/28/23 (Central Office Conference Room)

Developing High QualityAssessments

➢ Presenters: Curriculum Specialists

➢ Description: Curriculum Specialists will provide training to teachers on how to developing rigorous assessments to measure student performance on the state standards.Teachers will work in teams to create the District CommonAssessments for the 2023-2024 school year.

➢ Resources: Summer PD Supplements / Federal Funds, CEUs available

➢ Evaluation: Review ofAssessments andTest Data

6/27/23 6/28/23

(GSDTechnology Bldg)

ESLSupport Staff Training (2 Day Training)

➢ Presenter: Dr. Rhonda Clark & Dr.Trish Stoll

➢ Description:The Curriculum team will share effective instructional practices and focus on procedures and policies for serving our ELL students. Procedures will include a review of the GSD ESLGuide and MDE federal guidelines and expectations for instruction and reporting.

➢ Resources: CEUS & Stipends / Federal Funds, CEUs available

➢ Evaluation: Survey

6/26/23 - 6/28/23

(Pass Road Elem.)

Project Read (3 Day)

➢ Presenters: Project Read Presenter

➢ Description: Presenter from Project Read will train all staff new to K-2 in a systematic multi-sensory approach to teaching phonics.

➢ Resources: Federal Funds for Stipends, CEUs available

➢ Evaluation:Teacher and student observation

09/25/2023

8:00 - 11:00

03/18/2024

8:00 - 11:00

(SeeTET calendar for locations)

Teachers Empowering Teachers / VerticalAlignment

➢ Presenters:Teacher Leaders

➢ Description:Teacher led professional learning communities by department or grade level to explore areas specific to their needs.The team reviews pacing, curriculum, and assessments and offers suggestions for implementation and growth. Grade levels also meet with the grade level above to discuss alignment and rigor across grade levels. Focus will be on closing the achievement gap with our subgroup populations by increasing rigor and effective inclusion practices.

➢ Resources: Federal Funds, CEUs available

➢ Evaluation: Observation

07/13/2023

Pre-Kindergarten

➢ Presenters: Dr. Rhonda Clark

➢ Description:An overview of the Pre-K and Headstart Collaboration expectations and MDE Guidelines for running an effective Pre-K program.

➢ Resources: Handouts, CEUs and Stipends / Federal Funds

➢ Evaluation: Observation and Survey

Instructional Programs Department

Dr. Lea Bellon

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGACTIVITIES

08/04/2023

(Central Office Conference Room)

Standard Operating Procedures for 504 Plans

➢ Presenters: Director of Instructional Programs

➢ Description:This session will provide a comprehensive review of 504 regulations and the district process for identifying, assessing, developing, and implementing a 504 Plan to meet the needs of students.

➢ Resources: GSD 504 Plan and Forms

➢ Evaluation: Review of district 504 Plans

Summer 2024 Equity and Diversity Training

➢ Presenters: Outside Presenter (MS Power)

➢ Description:This session will provide diversity training on racial bias, cultural awareness, equity, and teaching to diverse populations Resources: Presentation, Federal Funds

➢ Evaluation: Survey

WOW

Wednesdays

(Working on the Work)

➢ Presenters: Curriculum Specialists

➢ Description: Monthly Wednesday mini sessions will be provided offering training in content areas, to include an emphasis on science, social studies, and STEM. Participants will leave each training with strategies and resources to provide rigorous and engaging lessons for all students.

➢ Resources: Federal Funds for Make-N-Take Manipulatives

➢ Evaluation: Observation and Google Survey

07/19/2023

07/20/2023

November 2023

Summer 2024

Instructional Programs Standard Operating Procedures

➢ Presenters: Curriculum Specialists

➢ Description: Monthly Wednesday mini sessions will be provided offering training in content areas to include STEM related activities,

➢ Resources: Presentation, Federal Funds

➢ Evaluation: Review of district 504 Plans

Standards for Professional Learning / Learning Forward

➢ Presenters: Instructional Programs Staff

➢ Description:The presenters will train participants with the Standards for Professional Learning focusing on the “Rigorous Content for Each Learner” frame: 1) Equity Practices, 2) Curriculum,Assessment, and Instruction, and 3) Professional Expertise. Strategies from MDE and Learning Forward MS will be shared. Participants will use this knowledge to create high quality professional learning that results in improved educator practices and student achievement.

➢ Resources: Federal Funds - Learning Forward Standards

➢ Evaluation: Survey & Site/School Professional Learning Plans

Operations Department

Jack Wittmann

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGNEEDS

1.Safety

2.Team Building

3.Continuing Education of staff in specific fields

4.Technology

GOALS&OBJECTIVES

GOAL1: Provide a safe working environment for students, employees, and visitors as measured by quarterly safety audits.

OBJECTIVE: Provide training to ensure a safe working and learning environment.

GOAL2: To maximize productivity while minimizing inefficiency

OBJECTIVE:Allow operations staff to increase their productivity without increasing workload.

GOAL3: To provide basic training in Safety, and Drug Free Workplace processes

OBJECTIVE: Provide a safe and drug free workplace for students, employees, and visitors.

GOAL4: To provide the best service possible to our customers, the employees and students of the Gulfport School District.

OBJECTIVE: Provide top notch customer service.

resources for operations staff

Operations Department Jack Wittmann

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGACTIVITIES

5/9/2023

Ongoing Safety in the Workplace

➢ Presenters: Operations Staff

➢ Description:The presenter will share strategies and expectations for ensuring employees are utilizing the best and safest workplace practices.

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Workplace Injury Reports

Ongoing Workman’s Comp

5/9/2023

➢ Presenter: J. Wittmann

➢ Description:The presenter will train staff on the proper procedures for Workman’s Comp policy. Safety in the workplace, aim high in walking and driving, lifting techniques, vehicle safety and ladder safety, lock-out/tag out. Workman’s Comp review. Dialogue with all trades to create a team atmosphere

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Monitor Number of Workman’s CompApplications

5/9/2023 Ongoing

Job Responsibilities for Various Roles

➢ Presenters: Operations Staff

➢ Description: Staff will provide training for process knowledge of trade, tools, etc.

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: On task site evaluation on skill level, troubleshooting accuracy and problem solving.

5/9/2023 Ongoing

2nd Monday of each Month for New Employees

Annually for returning employees

Integration of New Methodologies and Technology

➢ Presenters: Operations Staff,TSS staff, Industry Representatives

➢ Description: Employees will receive hands on training on methods to use technology in operations and new developments in their specific fields.

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Observations of ability to use the provided technology and provide additional training as necessary

New Staff Orientation

➢ Presenters: Operations Staff

➢ Description:Training for new staff district wide covering safety and Drug Free workplaces processes.Training includes a PowerPoint presentation on safety, video and narrative presentation on Drug Free Workplace processes.

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Safely performing job duties evidenced by the lack of injuries

Exceptional Education Services

Dr. William Greb

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGNEEDS

1.Continue to Inservice Exceptional Education teachers to facilitate the proper writing of IEPs

2.Exceptional EducationTeachers will continue to learn, develop, and expand the number and types of Interventions for students to reduce the dependency for classroom accommodations, exit Exceptional Education, or at least be able to function well in the inclusion environment.

GOALS&OBJECTIVES

GOAL1: Refine the inclusion classroom setting across all grade levels. Develop sound Co-Teaching practices.

GOAL2: Ensure IEP’s are written correctly and implemented.

GOAL3: Reduce the disproportionality for Other Health Impairments.

Exceptional Education Services

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGACTIVITIES

TBD IEP101

➢ Presenters: Exceptional Education Director

➢ Description: A virtual Training will be provided for all Exceptional Education Teachers regarding the development and implementation of an effective IEP

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Observation

TBD MET TRAINING

➢ Presenters: Teresa Laney, MDE

➢ Description: A basic training for all Exceptional Education teachers on how to run an effective IEP meeting and what is and is not allowed to occur.

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Observation

TBD SECOND STEP

➢ Presenters: Second Step Presenter

➢ Description: Classroom teachers and assistants will receive training for social emotional learning using the Second Step program.

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Observation

07/18/2023 Effective Inclusion (Essential Pieces Session)

➢ Presenters: Inclusion & General EdTeacher Leaders

➢ Description:All certified teachers will receive training on how to effectively operate an including classroom to meet the needs of all learners

➢ Resources: None

➢ Evaluation: Observation

Dr. William Greb

Technology Department

Dr. Tracy Daniel Hardy

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGNEEDS

1.PowerSchool/FERPA

2.ClassroomTechnology Integration including G-Suite and Google Classroom

3.STEM, Social Media, Cybersafety, and Digital Citizenship

GOALS&OBJECTIVES

GOAL1: By the end of the first semester, 100% of identified staff will be trained on Power School/FERPA

OBJECTIVE:To improve teacher and administrator capacity through the provision of a variety of hands-on professional development opportunities.

GOAL2: By the end of the school year, 100% of identified staff will be given the opportunity to receive training in different education technologies including G-Suite and Google Classroom.

OBJECTIVE:To improve teacher and administrator capacity through the provision of a variety of hands-on professional development opportunities.

GOAL3: By the end of the school year, 100% of identified staff will be given the opportunity to receive training in the following topics: STEM, Social Media, Cybersafety, and Digital Citizenship

OBJECTIVE:To improve teacher and administrator capacity through the provision of a variety of hands-on professional development opportunities.

Technology Department

Dr. Tracy Daniel Hardy

PROFESSIONALLEARNINGACTIVITIES

July 2023

New/Novice

August 2023

School Level

Ongoing

July 2023

SummerTraining

September 2023

School level

November 2023

SaturdayTraining

MonthlyAfter School Trainings

July 2023

SummerTraining

October 2023

School Level

February 2024

SaturdayTraining

MonthlyAfter School Trainings

July 2023

New/Novice

January 2024

School Level

MonthlyAfter School Trainings

Introducing the Student Information System

➢ Presenters: Dr.Tracy Hardy, Nikki Witherspoon, Dionne Rackley, LaKeisha Jones, Keating Helms

➢ Description:All participants will participate in hands-on training to efficiently utilize the student information system. Teachers will be able to take attendance, create and edit assignments, enter grades, communicate with parents and students, print reports, and view student data.

➢ Resources: DistrictTechnology Budget

➢ Evaluation: Evaluation Forms & Participant Feedback

Effective use of G-Suite

➢ Presenters: Dr.Tracy Hardy, Nikki Witherspoon, Dionne Rackley, LaKeisha Jones, Keating Helms

➢ Description:All participants will participate in hands-on training to efficiently utilize G-Suite applications including Google Classroom. Teachers will be able to communicate, collaborate, present, and assess using various tools provided through Google.

➢ Resources: DistrictTechnology Budget

➢ Evaluation: Evaluation Forms & Participant Feedback

Technology Integration

➢ Presenters: Dr.Tracy Hardy, Nikki Witherspoon, Dionne Rackley, LaKeisha Jones, Keating Helms

➢ Description:All participants will participate in hands-on training to efficiently navigate various online technology integration tools that facilitate teacher/student interaction. Teachers will be able to communicate, collaborate, present, and/or assess using various tools provided through the platform of each demonstrated tool.

➢ Resources: DistrictTechnology Budget

➢ Evaluation: Evaluation Forms & Participant Feedback

Social Media, Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship

➢ Presenters: Dr.Tracy Hardy, Nikki Witherspoon, Dionne Rackley, LaKeisha Jones, Keating Helms

➢ Description:All participants will participate in hands-on training to efficiently practice healthy social media, cybersecurity, and digital citizenship habits.Teachers will be able to communicate, collaborate, present, and/or assess using various tools provided through the platform of each demonstrated tool.

➢ Resources: DistrictTechnology Budget

➢ Evaluation: Evaluation Forms & Participant Feedback

COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT GULFPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Anniston Avenue Elementary School is located at 2314 Jones Street in Gulfport, Mississippi. In January of 2023, it served five hundred thirty-five (535) students, prekindergarten through fifth grade (PK-5). The school’s mission is “to inspire each student to become a problem solver, lifelong learner, and productive member of society.”

The school website states, “Anniston Avenue Elementary School is beginning its fifth decade of educating the youth of east Gulfport. Anniston Elementary School's district lines make up the old communities of Handsboro and Mississippi City. A community rich in tradition, our parents and community leaders look to Anniston Elementaryas aleaderin education. Underthe leadership of7principals over the last 40 years, Anniston maintains a quality educational environment with test scores that are consistently above the national average.” The school’s motto is, “At Anniston, we Optimize, Never Give Up, and Empower! We are ONE Anniston”

Bayou View Elementary School is located at 4898 Washington Avenue in Gulfport, Mississippi. In January of 2023, it served six hundred eighty-two (682) students, kindergarten through fifth grade (K-5). Bayou View Elementary School was named a National Blue Ribbon School in 2007 and again in 2019. The school participated in the Great Kindness Challenge, a global campaign that promotes kindness, socialemotional health, and bullying prevention in pre-kindergarten through grade twelve in 2021 and was designated a Kindness Certified School.

The school website states, “Our staff is committed to rigor, relevance, and relationships. We acceptall newstudentswherethey areacademically, andtake them where they need to be, and beyond. All of our students receive instruction in all the standard academic disciplines, as well as the extra-curricular disciplines of art, music, library sciences, and physical education. Spanish will be offered to students this year at BVE in conjunction with students' activity classes. Fourth- and fifth-grade students may enroll in strings class, which is taught two days per week and feeds into our district's internationally-acclaimed secondary orchestra program.”

Central Elementary School is located at 1043 Pass Road in Gulfport, Mississippi. In January of 2023, it served four hundred eighty (480) students, prekindergarten through fifth grade (PK-5). The school’s mission is “to provide a safe, nurturing, and academically rich environment where selfworth is valued, expectations are high, and success is the only option.” It also supports the district mission, which is “to inspire each student to become a problem solver, lifelong learner, and productive member of society.”

The school’s motto is, “SAIL To Success: Safe, Attentive, In Control, And Ready To Learn!”

Pass Road Elementary School is located at 37 Pass Road in Gulfport, Mississippi. In January of 2023, it served three hundred ninety-eight (398)students, prekindergarten through fifth grade (PK-5). The school supports the district mission, which is “to inspire each student to become a problem solver, lifelong learner, and productive member of society.” According to the latest school newsletter, “We strive for excellence in academics while providing social and emotional support for all.”

The school’s motto is "We are Learning today, so we can Lead tomorrow " Its mascot is “Sea Kings.”

Twenty-Eighth Street Elementary School is located at 3034 46th Avenue in Gulfport, Mississippi. In January of 2023, it served three hundred fifty-six (356)students, prekindergarten through fifth grade (PK-5). The school supports the district mission, which is “to inspire each student to become a problem solver, lifelong learner, and productive member of society.” According to the school website, “A hidden treasure located at the end of a quiet street in the 28th Street community, our school is a state-of-the-art facility which opened during the 2010-2011 school year…. Our students live in the surrounding residential neighborhood and the Seabee Base (Naval Construction Battalion Center). Our highly qualified staff emphasizes great expectations for ALL students.”

The school’s motto is "Anchored in Excellence.”

West Elementary School is located at 4051 15th Street in Gulfport, Mississippi. In January of 2023, it served five hundred twenty-three (523)students, prekindergarten through fifth grade (PK-5) According to the school website, “Our vision at West Elementary School is to create a collaborative learning community where staff, students, and parents share a common commitment toward ensuring success for each child. Diversity is valued, encouraged, and celebrated! We believe a safe, nurturing, fun, and creative environment provides a foundation to build confident children who are willing to take risks in order to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Our curriculum is challenging, and lessons are planned around The MS College and Career Readiness Standards. Instruction is differentiated based upon the strengths and needs of the learners with an emphasis on helping students continually expand their skills and horizons. Students receive feedback regarding progress toward their goals. Parents and visitors feel welcome and become actively involved in the life of our school. Our students receive high-quality instructionin Art,Music, Physical Education, Media/Library, and Technology.”

“Talented staff members, involved families, and respectful students work together to make West Elementary School agreatplacetolearnandgrow!”

Bayou View Middle School is located at 212 43rd Avenue in Gulfport, Mississippi. In January of 2023, it housed eight hundred twenty-six (826) students in sixth through eighth grades (6-8). According to the school website, “BVMS is a National Blue Ribbon School. Selected by the U.S. Department of Education, Blue Ribbon Schools are recognized as the top schools in the nation. Only 5% of American schools (public, private, or parochial) are designated as Blue Ribbon Schools.”

“Bayou View Middle offers a variety of courses including English, math, history, science, and computer technology. Advanced classes are available for students who qualify. The school also offers a variety of elective courses such as health/physical education, art, band, choir, and strings. Bayou View Middle fields athletic teams in football, basketball, soccer, baseball, volleyball, and track. BVMS students may also compete for positions on Gulfport High School teams such as swimming, golf, tennis, cross-country, and softball.”

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Gulfport Central Middle School is located at 1310 42nd Avenue in Gulfport, Mississippi. In January of2023,ithoused fivehundredeighty-five(585) students in sixth through eighth grades (6-8). The school’s mission is “to provide our students with a strong foundation for lifelong learning in a lenging environment to enable them to reach their maximum potential.” Its vision is “All students at Gulfport Central Middle School will meet or exceed district and state standards, show marked improvement in all academic areas, and contribute to the community in a positive manner.”

According to the school website, “Gulfport Central Middle School (GCMS) opened its doors in August of 1997 under the leadership of Principal C. L. Built as a "state of the art" school, it included grades six through eight that were housed on separate hallways using the teaming concept. In August of 2006, a separate Nathan Walker Sixth Grade Academy was created within the school to better introduce students to middle school curriculum and activities.”

Clubs and activitiesat GCMS range fromsports to robotics and Beta Club to Student Council. Gulfport Central Middle School is the place where Everybody is Somebody!”

Gulfport High School is located at 100 Perry Street in Gulfport, Mississippi. In January of 2023, it housed one thousand seven hundred twenty-eight (1,728) students in ninth through twelfth grades (9-12).

The school supports the district mission, which is, “to inspire each student to become a problem-solver, lifelong learner, and a productive member of society.”

According to the school's social media, Gulfport High School was established in 1923; the current facilities were constructed in 1967. In 1978, as a result of desegregation, it merged with Gulfport East High School. A $46 million renovation in 2017 included limiting the number of entrances to increase safety, new classes, a state-of-the-art culinary arts department, new band halls, new buildings, a new theater, general school improvements, and facilities for the Academic Institutes, or careerreadiness programs; the goal was for Gulfport High to resemble "a college campus.”

Located along 26 miles of sand beach beside the Gulf of Mexico, equidistant between New Orleans, Louisiana and Mobile, Alabama, Gulfport is the second-largest city in Mississippi after the state capital, Jackson. Along with Biloxi, Gulfport is the co-county seat of Harrison CountyandthelargerofthetwoprincipalcitiesoftheGulfportBiloxi, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is a premier resort destination with year-round golfing, fresh and saltwater fishing, boating, and gaming. In 2021, Gulfport had an estimated population of 72,105 people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $41,250. Demographically, the population was 50% White, 39.2% Black, and 5.4% Hispanic, with other demographic groups represented at less than 2%. About 6% of the people in Gulfport speak a non-English language at home. Major employment sectors in Gulfport are construction; arts, entertainment and recreation; healthcare, accommodation, and food services. Gulfport offers easy access to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, William Carey University, and the University of Southern Mississippi, among others.

The poverty rate for Gulfport is estimated by the U. S. Census Bureau at 25.6%, with 37.3% of children birth to 17 years old living in poverty and 35.7% of children ages 5 to 17 living in poverty-related households.

The Gulfport School District serves students within the city limits of Gulfport Schools follow a flexible year-round schedule that features nine-week sessions with two-week intersessions to allow students to catch up if they fall behind. All students in elementary and middle school are eligible for free breakfast and lunch through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program.

Within Gulfport School District, as reported by the Small Area Income and Poverty Estimate from the U. S. Census Bureau, about 32.8% of children between ages 5 and 17 live in poverty-related households.

District enrollment has declined 5.8% over 5 years, with the primary losses occurring in elementary grades. State enrollment figures have declined 6.5% since 2019.

GULFPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT CHANGES IN

Note: MDE masks enrollment figures for some grades to meet FERPA requirements. Counts for those grades are excluded except in final total.

Figure 1: District Enrollment

Figure 2: District Change in Enrollment

GULFPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT ENROLLMENT BY DEMOGRAPHIC GROUP

The district regained some ground in average daily attendance between 2021 and 2022 on the strength of greater attendance at the high school level. ADA has not, however, recovered to prepandemic levels. Chronic absence decreased somewhat in 2022 but continues to be problematic at over 20%.

Average Daily Attendance (ADA) information is reported from the Mississippi Student Information System for Months 1-9. ADA is the average number of pupils present each day school was in session during the period of the report.

GULFPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT ADA

Note: ADA averages excluding Special Education except for TOTAL.

(MDE, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, ADA)

Figure 3: District Enrollment by Demographic Group

Figure 4: District Average Daily Attendance

GULFPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT ADA AS PERCENTAGE OF ENROLLMENT

Note: ADA averages excluding Special Education except for TOTAL.

(MDE, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, ADA)

Note: Percentages for the figure above are calculated by dividing ADA by grade enrollment. Total percentages are calculated by averaging grade percentages. Blanks indicate data suppressed by MDE “to prevent the identification of individuals in small cells or with unique characteristics.” Since enrollment is compiled in October of each school year, while ADA is compiled in May, discrepancies may occur. Special Education classes and prekindergarten are not represented here.

According to the Mississippi Department of Education, any student enrolled in a school for at least 10 days and missing 10% of school days for which they are enrolled is considered chronically absent. In addition, a student who misses 50% or more of a school day will be counted as absent for that day.

https://www.mdek12.org/chronicabsenteeism

Figure 5: District ADA as Percentage of Enrollment

Figure 6: District Chronic Absence by Demographic Group

The district posted gains between 2021 and 2022 on all accountability measures except science and college and career readiness, both of which fell slightly from 2021 levels, but still came in well above the state average. Black or African American students underperformed their white counterparts but nevertheless improved in all subjects. All demographic groups made progress toward the 70% state-wide goal. Possibly due to the pandemic waiver of MAAP passing requirements, graduation rates rose sharply for the 2021 graduating class (AY2022) before falling back below previous levels. Graduation rates for students with disabilities, however, continued to rise.

On the Mississippi Succeeds Report Card, MDE states that “COVID-19 pandemic disruptions continue to be reflected in 2021-2022 accountability data, particularly growth data. Growth calculations for some high school students required measuring growth from the 2018-2019 school year, and overall student performance on assessments improved since the first full year of pandemic-era schooling in 2020-2021. Additionally, students did not have to pass end-of-course high school assessments in 2020-2021, which affected the 2021-22 graduation rate.”

Accountability measures set out by the Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards include the following:

1. Proficiency in English/language arts, mathematics, science, and U. S. History measured by the percentage of students who score proficient or advanced on the state MAAP, MAAP-SCI, and MAAP-EOC assessments.

2. Growth in English/language arts and mathematics measured by the percentage of students making adequate progress toward proficiency from one year to the next.

3. Growth in English/ language arts and mathematics for students who fall in the lowest quartile of performance measured by the percentage of students making adequate progress toward proficiency from one year to the next.

4. College and career readiness measured by the percentage of high school students who meet the ACT benchmarksfor English (18) or reading (22) and for math (22).

5. Acceleration measured by the number of points earned for a combination of student participation and performance in accelerated courses like Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, and International Baccalaureate.

6. Graduation rate measured by the number of students who graduate within four years of entering high school.

7. English language proficiency measured by the percentage of English Learners who reach English Language Proficiency.

Note:Accountabilitywasnotmeasuredin2020andonlyproficiencycouldbe determinedin2021becauseofthepandemic.

ELA/READING

Figure 7: District Accountability: ELA and Math

Note:Accountabilitywasnotmeasuredin2020andonlyproficiencycouldbe determinedin2021becauseofthepandemic.

COLLEGE/CAREER

The Every Student Succeeds Act requires that districts report disaggregated data to the public. Mississippi collects and reports assessment results consistent with ESSA 1111(h). Subgroup data is evaluated to identify performance gaps and target support schools. Subgroups include economically disadvantaged students, students with limited English proficiency, various racial and ethnic groups, and students with disabilities.

Figure 8: District Accountability: Science, History, Other

Figure 9: District Reading Proficiency by Demographic Group

Figure 10: District Math Proficiency by Demographic Group

Figure 11: District Science Proficiency by Demographic Group

Figure 12: District History Proficiency by Demographic Group

The Mississippi Succeeds Plan for the Every Student Succeeds Act specifies a goal of 70% proficiency for all students by 2025. Other specific long-range goals for the state include:

• Eliminate the proficiency gap between Black students and all students entirely, as the overall student proficiency rate increases to 70% by 2025.

• Close the graduation rate gap between students with disabilities and all students. This gap will be reduced to 20%, as the overall graduation rate increases to 90% by 2025.

• Have 70% of English learners making expected progress toward English language proficiency by 2025 (MDE, 2022)

Figure 13: District Changes in ELA Proficiency Gap-to-Goal by Race

Figure 14: District Changes in ELA Proficiency Gap-to-Goal by Gender

Figure 15: District Changes in ELA Proficiency Gap-To-Goal by Disability

Figure 16: District Changes in ELA Proficiency Gap-To-Goal by English Proficiency

Figure 17: District Changes in ELA Proficiency Gap-To-Goal by Economic Status

Figure 18: District Changes in Math Proficiency Gap-to-Goal by Race

Figure 19: District Changes in Math Proficiency Gap-To-Goal by Gender

Figure 20: District Changes in Math Proficiency Gap-To-Goal by Disability

Figure 21: District Changes in Math Proficiency Gap-To-Goal by English Proficiency

In accordance with 34 C.F.R. § 200.19(b) and Miss. Code Ann. § 37-17-6, graduation and dropout rates were calculated following the four-year adjusted cohort method. This method determines the high school completion status for students four (4) years after entering Grade 9 for the first time during the school year (SY) 2018 - 2019 (Seniors SY 2021 - 2022) and graduated within the cohort window which ended July 31, 2022.

Figure 22: District Changes in Math Proficiency Gap-To-Goal by Economic Status

Figure 23: District 4-Year Graduation Rates

The Mississippi Department of Education identifies schools for additional assistance and support, which includes professional development, leadership coaching, additional funding, and assistance to support the school’s transformation goals.

Bayou View Middle School was newly identified in 2021 as a Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) school because scores for Students with Disabilities were in the lowest 50% of overall accountability, in the lowest quartile of a 3-year average gap-to-goal ratio, and in the lowest quartile of a 3-year improvement toward gap-to-goal closure.

Gulfport Central Middle School was re-identified as an Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) school because 3-year average scores for Students with Disabilities were in the bottom 5% of those for all Title I A schools. It was first identified as ATSI in 2017.

Gulfport High School was reidentified as an Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) school because 3-year average scores for Students with Disabilities were in the bottom 5% of those for all Title I A schools. It was first identified as ATSI in 2018.

Twenty-Eighth Street Elementary School was newly identified in 2021 as an Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) school because 3-year average scores for Students with Disabilities were in the bottom 5% of those for all Title I A schools.

Figure 24: District Graduation Rate by Subgroup

Minimal disciplinary actions were reported during the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021. The number of incidents of violence increased between 2021 and 2022.

Figure 51: District Disciplinary Actions Reported to MDE

INCIDENTS OF VIOLENCE

REFERRAL TO LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOOL-BASED ARRESTS

GULFPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS REPORTED TO MDE

Overall expenditures went down by $0.75M in 2022; instructional expenditures were down from 2021, while instructional support and noninstructional expenses were up. Total revenue is up $23.5M, while total operational expenditure including capitalized equipment has increased $8.2M. Title funding has increased in all programs except Title IV; ESSER funds for pandemic expenses have expired. FY2023 MAEP allocations are up $896.5K since FY2022 but fall $3.9M below full funding.

Figure 52: District Per Pupil Expenditures

Figure 53: District Expenditures by Function

CHANGES IN PERCENTAGES OF EXPENDITURES BY FUNCTION 2018 TO 2022

ADMIN combines General Admin and School Admin expenditures. (MDE, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, Superintendent's Annual Report)

Figure 54: District Changes in Percentages of Expenditures by Function

Figure 55: District Revenue by Source

2023 FULL FUNDING 2023 ALLOCATION 2022 ALLOCATION

BELOW FULL (10.5%) +/- 2022 VS 2023 $36.8M $32.9M $32.0M -$3.9M +$896.5K

Figure 56: Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP) Allocations

DISTRICT FEDERAL TITLE PROGRAMS FUNDING ALLOCATION

Figure 57: District Federal Title Programs Funding Allocation

Figure 58: Current District Finance Rank Compared to Other Mississippi School Districts

Although the percentage of teachers teaching in their certified field has remained steady, the percentage of experienced teachers districtwide has declined about 6% since 2018. The per-pupil ratio has decreased to 12.6. Average teacher salaries have increased, but average salaries for most administrators and support personnel have decreased.

Figure 59: District Classroom Teachers and Per Pupil Ratio

Figure 60: District Teaching Staff Experience by Percentage of Teachers

Figure 61: District Administrative and Support Personnel

Three thousand five hundred forty-nine (3,549) stakeholders from nine schools responded to the 2023 Gulfport School District Comprehensive Needs Assessment survey online. Students comprise 74.8% of the total. Faculty/staff members, along with administrators and support services personnel, represent 55.7% of the adult response, with parents accounting for 42%. Community members make up 2.4% of the adult response or less than 1% of the total.

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enrollment has declined 5.9% over 5 years. Accountability ratings for the district remain at the “A” level in 2022 after MDE resumed assigning letter grades for accountability. The district saw a slight uptick in average daily attendance in 2022, although chronic absence is still over 20%. The district's graduation rate fell back to 89.4%; the dropout rate increased to 6.9%. Graduation rates for students with disabilities rose by 3.4 percentage points.

In response to statements about federal programs and curriculum and instruction on the comprehensive needs survey, stakeholders agree that teachers in the district are state-certified and effective. About 80% believe that the district’s programs meet requirements for special needs students. Over three-quarters of respondents agree with statements about parent, family, and community engagement: the district promotes parent-teacher communication, and parents feel welcome in schools. Overall satisfaction with schools comes in at 77.9%.

Stakeholders are positive about school climate and culture. Eighty-eight percent believe that schools are safe and orderly, while 93% think students have access to a variety of resources to help them succeed in their learning, such as technology, media centers, and libraries. About 80% agree that schools are clean, well-maintained, and pleasant environments for learning.