GSD Professional Learning Plan 2023

Table of Contents

Guiding Documentation Board of Trustees………..…………………………………………………………………………… 3 GSD Strategic Plan Goals…………………………………………………………………………… 4 District Administrators…………………………………………………………………………………5 District Profile…………………………………………………………………………………………..6 Overview of GSD Professional Learning Plan…………………………………………………….. 7 MDE Strategic Plan Goals…………………………………………………………………………….8 Learning Forward Standards………………………………………………………………………….9 School Plans Anniston Avenue Elementary……………………………………………………………………… . 11 Bayou View Elementary………………………………………………………………………………14 Central Elementary………………………………………………………………………………… .. 18 Pass Road Elementary………………………………………………………………………………. 22 West Elementary …………………………………………………………………………………….. 25 Twenty-Eighth Street Elementary……………………………………………………………………28 Bayou View Middle ……………………………………………………………………………………32 Gulfport Central Middle………………………………………………………………………………..35 Gulfport High …………………………………………………………………………………………..38 The Learning Center & Gulfport Virtual Academy………………………………………………….41 Department Plans Child Nutrition …………………………………………………………………………………………44 Federal Programs……………………………………………………………………………………..47 Gifted Education……………………………………………………………………………………… 52 Instructional Programs………………………………………………………………………………..56 Operations……………..……………………………………………………………………………....61 Exceptional Services...………………………………………………………………………………..64 Technology……………………………………………………………………………………………..67

Comprehensive Needs Assessment School Summaries…………………………………………………………………………………….71 Demographics and Data……………………………………………………………………………...81 2

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.

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Gulfport School District Strategic Plan 2018-2023

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DISTRICT OFFICE ADMINISTRATORS

Superintendent Mr. Glen East

Director of Instructional Programs Dr. Lea Bellon

Athletic Director Mr. Matt Walters

Assistant Superintendent Dr. Mike Tatum Product Designer

Chief Financial Officer Mrs. Stacey Penny

Marketer

Director of Child Nutrition Mrs. Melissa Olsen

Chief Operations Officer Mr. Jack Wittmann

Director of Technology Dr. Tracy Daniel-Hardy Graphic Designer

Federal Programs Coordinator Mrs. Velma Johnson

Director of Exceptional Services Dr. William Greb

Director of Career & Technical Education 5 Dr. Thomas Brooks

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 levels much higher than might be expected elsewhere. As a district, 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.”

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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.

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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.

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Mississippi Board of Education Strategic Plan

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Learning Forward Professional Learning Standards

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Anniston Avenue Elementary School Dr. Rachel Gibson

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING NEEDS 1.

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Differentiation: Strategies to get students actively engaged Meeting the needs of at-risk students Classroom Management: Strategies to increase on task behavior Increasing parent involvement

GOALS & OBJECTIVES GOAL 1: To increase student achievement to 70% or higher as measured by proficiency on the Spring MAAP by 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.

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Anniston Avenue Elementary School Dr. Rachel Gibson

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES 7/20/2023 9/25/202333 /18/2024 Faculty Meetings TBD

Increasing student engagement through differentiation ➢ ➢

➢ ➢ 7/20/2023 9/25/202333 /18/2024 Faculty Meetings TBD

Using techniques to reach at-risk students ➢ ➢

➢ ➢ 7/20/2023 9/25/202333 /18/2024 Faculty Meetings TBD

Presenter: Meredith Bennett, Melissa Price, & Rebekah Kinsey Description: Staff will provide training during monthly faculty meetings and at our Anniston Academy 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 ➢ ➢

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7/20/2023 9/25/202333 /18/2024 Faculty Meetings TBD Parent Nights TBD

Presenter: Kathryn Lovell, Rebekah Kinsey, & Meredith Bennett Description: Staff will provide training during monthly faculty meetings and at our Anniston Academy 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

Presenter: Crystal Wade, Melissa Price, Kathryn Lovell, & Meredith Bennett Description: Staff will provide training during monthly faculty meetings and at our Anniston Academy 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 ➢ ➢

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Presenter: Rachel Gibson, Crystal Wade, & Melissa Price Description: Staff will provide training during monthly faculty meetings, quarterly parent nights, and at our Anniston Academy 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

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Bayou View Elementary School Tess O’Keefe Lawrence

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING NEEDS 1.

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Differentiated Instruction (Enrichment, Remediation, and Interventions) Meeting the Learning Needs of All Learners (Poverty, ELL, Inclusion, Boys of Color, etc.)

Using Technology to Enhance Instruction

GOALS & OBJECTIVES GOAL 1: 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.

GOAL 2: To strengthen instructional practice to effectively meet the needs of ALL 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.

GOAL 3: 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.

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Bayou View Elementary School Tess O’Keefe Lawrence

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES 7/25/2023 8/08/2023 11/14/2023

Effective Strategies for our English Language Learners ➢

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8/15/2023 11/28/2023 3/12/2024

Differentiated Instruction ➢ ➢

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9/5/2023 1/23/2024

Presenter: Master teachers, ESL Teacher (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 Implemented Techniques, I-Ready Assessment Data, and Student Work Samples

Presenter: Team Leaders (Alyssa Hill, Amy Hengen, Lauren Hutto, Mandy Gunter, Sarah Wrightson, Tess Lawrence, and Tammy 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 Via Archived Webinars, Online Information Published Case Studies, Resource & Professional Articles, Journals & Books Evaluation: Workshop Evaluations, Discussions. Observations of Implemented Techniques, I-Ready Assessment Data, and Student Work Samples

Technology Implementation ➢ ➢ ➢

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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 Via Archived Webinars, Online Information Published Case Studies, Resource & Professional Articles, Journals & Books Evaluation: Workshop Evaluations, Discussions, Observations of Implemented Techniques, and Student Work Samples

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Bayou View Elementary School Tess O’Keefe Lawrence

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES Meeting the Diverse Needs of All Learners 8/29/2023 10/17/2023 11/28/2023 12/12/2023 1/16/2024 2/20/2024

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09/12/2023

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 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 and Assessment Data, Teacher Lesson Plans, Student Work Samples, and Team Meeting Agendas

Inclusion Best Practices ➢ ➢

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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

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Central Elementary School Dr. LaWanda Thornton

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING NEEDS 1.

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Strategies to get students actively engaged in the lesson.

Keeping my students on task and engaged.

Improving the knowledge and skills in my content area.

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 MAAP testing, 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.

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Central Elementary School Dr. LaWanda Thornton

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES July 19th or 20th, 2023

Vertical Alignment / Study Your Standards ➢ ➢

➢ ➢ August 1st, 2023

Using Ready and Supplemental Curriculum Resources Effectively ➢ ➢

➢ ➢ September 5th,2023

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Presenter: Spragins, Lynch, Marshall (Innovative School Summitt Attendees) 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

Differentiated Instruction ➢ ➢

➢ ➢ November 7th, 2023

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

Practical Strategies to Help Support Positive Behavior

➢ ➢ October 10th, 2023

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

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

Conflict Resolution ➢ ➢

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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: TST Referral and Discipline Referrals 20

Central Elementary School Dr. LaWanda Thornton

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES December 5th, 2023

TST Process ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

January 9th, 2024

Student Engagement ➢ ➢

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Presenter: EL Teacher Description: The ESL Teacher 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

Finishing Strong ➢ ➢

➢ ➢ May 7th, 2024

Presenter: PBIS Team Description: A team 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 the Teacher Support Team.

Resources: None Evaluation: Observation and Feedback

Support for ELL Students

➢ ➢ April 2nd, 2024

Presenter: Dr. Thornton and Mrs. Stevens Description: The Admin 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

Classroom Management

➢ ➢ March 5th, 2024

Presenter: Stevens / Casey Description: Procedures for identifying students and referring to the Teacher Support Team will be shared with participants.

Resources: TST Referrals Evaluation: TST Referrals

Presenter: Kindergarten Team 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

Reflecting and Strengthening ➢ ➢

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Presenter: Leadership Team 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 21

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Pass Road Elementary School Simone Travis

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING NEEDS 1.

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Evidence-Based Practices for Writing Instruction Differentiated Instruction in the Inclusion Classroom Implementing District Adopted Materials with Fidelity Increasing Parental Engagement and Involvement

GOALS & OBJECTIVES GOAL 1: To increase overall reading proficiency to 60% or higher as measured by the end of the year MAAP assessment 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.

GOAL 2: To improve writing performance as measured by an increase in number of students showing growth on the end of the year MAAP assessment.

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

GOAL 3: To increase parent involvement and engagement as measured quarterly with participation at parent meetings.

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

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Pass Road Elementary School Simone Travis

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES 8/15/2023

Growth of ESL Students ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

8/29/2023 9/12/2023

Inclusion Best Practices ➢ ➢

➢ ➢ 8/1/2023 10/17/2023 1/16/2024

Presenters: Heather Stiles, Suzanne Yates & 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

Using Thinking Maps Effectively ➢ ➢

➢ 11/07/2023

Presenter: Kendall Casey Description: The ESL Teacher will share effective strategies teachers can use to differentiate their instruction to meet the needs of the ESL students.

Resources: Imagine Learning Evaluation: Teacher surveys and classroom observations

Presenter: Chandrae Wade Description: On-site Thinking Maps Trainer will provide quarterly training to all K-5 teachers and support staff on the effective implementation of Thinking Maps.

Evaluation: Teacher Observation

Using Phonics to Build Strong Readers ➢ ➢

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Presenter: Shea Crosby Description: On-Site Project Read Trainers 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

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12/12/23

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

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 24

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West Elementary School Dr. Heather Chesman

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING NEEDS 1.

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Improving Classroom Management Meeting the Needs of All Learners: Focus on Differentiated Instruction Parent Involvement and Engagement Strategies

GOALS & OBJECTIVES GOAL 1: 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.

GOAL 2: 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.

GOAL 3: 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.

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West Elementary School Dr. Heather Chesman

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES 8/22/2023

Best Practices For Differentiation ➢ ➢

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8/29/2023

Outreach Strategies ➢ ➢

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Presenter: ESL Teacher, 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-Ready Assessment Data and Close Reading and Writings, Student Work, and Student Surveys

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

Curriculum Associates’ Reading and Math Resources & Imagine Learning (Math) ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

Presenter: Curriculum Specialist and Curriculum Associates & 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

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Twenty-Eighth Street Elementary School Robin Auringer

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING NEEDS 1.

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Increase Student Engagement and On-Task Behaviors Meet the Needs of All Learners through Differentiated Instruction Maintain High Expectations through Classroom Management and PBIS Increase Parental Involvement to Support Academic Growth

GOALS & OBJECTIVES GOAL 1: 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.

GOAL 2: To increase student proficiency to 60% on ELA and Math MAAP. OBJECTIVE: To improve student achievement in ELA and Math by effectively using technology resources, analyzing data, enhancing differentiated instruction practices in the classroom, and integrating STEAM into core subjects.

GOAL 3: 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.

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Twenty-Eighth Street Elementary School Robin Auringer

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES October 2023May 2024

Book Study Presentations - Ongoing for Professional Learning Goals ➢ ➢

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11/14/2023 3/5/2024

Presenter: Teachers and Administrators (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

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

7/20/2023 7/25/2023 8/1/2023 9/25/2023 1/16/2024 3/18/2024

Classroom Management & PBIS

8/22/2023 10/17/2023

Differentiated Instruction & Flexible Grouping

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➢ ➢ 8/22/2023 1/16/2023

Presenter: Danielle LeDoux, Ryne Andersen, Alicia Thompson, Chloe Giardina, Administrators Description: PBIS Team 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

Presenter: Site Level Admin 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

Using Data to Drive Instruction ➢ ➢

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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; Data Analysis

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Twenty-Eighth Street Elementary School Robin Auringer

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES 8/15/2023 12/5/2023

Increasing Math Proficiency ➢ ➢

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7/25/2023 9/25/2023 12/5/2023

Literacy for At-Risk and Exceptional Education Students ➢ ➢

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7/20/2023 11/14/2023 4/9/2023

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 ➢ ➢

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10/17/2023 1/16/2023

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

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 SEL routines, 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

Audio Enhancement ➢ ➢

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Presenter: Audio Enhancement Facilitators, Ryne Anderson, Alicia Thompson 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; MS Teacher Growth Rubric

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Bayou View Middle School Dr. Joshua Broussard

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING NEEDS 1.

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Increase student engagement by providing rigorous, differentiated lessons Incorporate standard-aligned, data driven instruction 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 MAAP ELA, 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.

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Bayou View Middle School Dr. Joshua Broussard

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES 7/25/2023 9/25/2023 11/28/2023 1/9/2024 3/18/2024

Creating Rigorous, Engaging Lessons ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

Weekly beginning 8/1/2023 6/5/2024

Standard Aligned, Data-Driven Instruction ➢ ➢

➢ ➢ 7/20/2023 8/02/2023 10/07/2023 1/17/2024

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. ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

Ongoing throughout the school year

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.

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 ➢ ➢

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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

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Gulfport Central Middle School Dr. Patricia Moss

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING NEEDS 1.

2.

3.

Meeting the Needs of All Learners High Quality Instructional Practices Data Driven Instruction

GOALS & OBJECTIVES GOAL 1: 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.

GOAL 2: 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.

GOAL 3: To close the achievement gap by 10% each quarter through student engagement, weekly mixed practice tests, Common Assessments and collaborative weekly data analysis meetings.

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

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Gulfport Central Middle School Dr. Patricia Moss

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES 7/31/2023

Inclusion Best Practices ➢ ➢

➢ ➢ 8/7/2023 8/21/2023 9/11/2023 9/25/2023 And ongoing

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

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.

Resources: None Evaluation: Increase in student achievement based on WMPT and Common Assessments.

Sharpening Our Eyes 10/11/2023 10/25/2023 11/15/2023 12/7/2023

10/09/2023 12/11/2023

➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

Classroom Management: Strategies to increase on task behavior ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

8/01/2023 8/8/2023 8/22/2023 and ongoing every Tuesday

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 ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

Ongoing/ As Needed

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 WMPT and Common Assessments.

Presenters: Curriculum Specialists, Administrators, PLC chairpersons, teachers Description:Teachers will present best strategies for classroom management.

Resources: None Evaluation: Observations and Assessment data

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Gulfport High School Wendi Husley

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING NEEDS 1.

2.

3.

Data Driven Instruction & Effective Assessment Writing Instructional Strategies Increase Student Engagement

GOALS & OBJECTIVES GOAL 1: 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.

GOAL 2: 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.

GOAL 3: 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.

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Gulfport High School Wendi Husley

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES 1 Per QuarterDates will vary by teams & departments

Learning Walks

7/25/23 9/5/23 11/7/23

PGS Training

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➢ ➢ 8/15/23

➢ ➢

Presenters: Administrators, Coaches, Lead Teachers 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 ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

7/19/23

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

Data Analysis ➢ ➢

10/17/23 12/5/23 1/23/24

Presenters: Organized by Instructional Coaches and Administrators 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

Presenters: Exemplar Teachers Description: Various topics will be offered for teacher choice (i.e. Inclusion Best Practices, Classroom Respect, Instructional Strategies) Resources: None Evaluation: Observations

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

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The Learning Center & Gulfport Virtual Academy Michael Goodwin PROFESSIONAL LEARNING NEEDS 1.

2.

3.

High Quality Instructional Practices Implementation of programs and Assessments Differentiated Learning

GOALS & OBJECTIVES GOAL 1: 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.

GOAL 2: 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.

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The Learning Center & Gulfport Virtual Academy Michael Goodwin PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES 7/18/2023 9/25/2023 3/18/2024

Essential Pieces ➢ ➢

➢ ➢ 10/11/2023 11/29/2023 1/31/2024 2/28/2024 5/8/2024

Strengthening Teacher Practices ➢ ➢

➢ ➢ 7/18/2023 9/12/2023 9/25/2023 11/14/2023 1/16/2024 3/18/2024

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

Presenters: Site Level Administration, Master Teachers, 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 Quality Assessments ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

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

Ongoing-Ev Data to Drive Instruction ery Tuesday ➢ Presenters: GSD Curriculum Specialists, Site Level Administration, Teachers 9/5/2023 ➢ Description: Educators will participate in training on using i-Ready data, Weekly 1/9/2024 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

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Child Nutrition Department Melissa Olsen

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING NEEDS 1.

2.

3.

Food Safety and Sanitation, Handwashing, Glove use, Appearance NSLP Standards/Offer versus Serve Customer service and professional communication

GOALS & OBJECTIVES GOAL 1: 80% of Child Nutrition staff will be certified as ServSafe Food Handler by December 2022.

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

GOAL 2: Demonstrate mastery of NSLP and NBP Meal Standards in daily meal preparation as observed and evaluated weekly.

OBJECTIVE: Learners will be able to correctly identify the required meal components for the NSLP and NBP after formal presentation GOAL 3: 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

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Child Nutrition Department Melissa Olsen

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES July 20, 2023

Procedures for Safe Food Handling ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

TBD

Presenter: Online Program Description: Cover 5 key areas; basic food safety, personal hygiene, cross-contamination, time & temperature, and cleaning and sanitation Evaluation:Online Course Assessment Resources: Child Nutrition Funds

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

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Federal Programs Department Velma Johnson

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING NEEDS 1.

2.

3.

4.

Federal Budget/School Wide Planning, Procurement, and Inventory Title I Monitoring Subgroup Training (Homeless and ELs) Parent and Family Engagement

GOALS & OBJECTIVES GOAL 1: Meet spending deadline of all Federal funding.

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

GOAL 2: 100% of administrators or designated staff will be compliant with monitoring OBJECTIVE: Increase administrative and teacher knowledge of the monitoring process.

GOAL 3: Increase the number of parents/guardians engaged in their child(s) education.

OBJECTIVE: Implement parent and family engagement opportunities districtwide.

GOAL 4: 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.

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Federal Programs Department Velma Johnson

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES TBD by TSS

Record Clerks Training ➢ ➢

➢ ➢ July 2023

Bookkeeping Training ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

TBD By MDE

➢ ➢

Ongoing

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

Resources: None Evaluation:Q&A

Monthly Budget Update ➢ ➢ ➢

Presenter: FPD Description: A review of the federal budget updates Evaluation: Q&A and Carryover Review

Technical Assistance/Joint Fiscal Conference ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

February 2024 March 2024

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

Schoolwide Planning Training ➢ ➢

Monthly 1st Wednesday

Presenter: TSS/FPD Description: Federal Programs Coordinator and EL Specialist will train record clerks across the district on proper enrollment procedures for ELs, Migrant, Immigrant, and Homeless students Resources: Federal Funds Evaluation: Survey

Presenter: MDE Description: Support opportunities for technical assistance Resources: Federal Funds Evaluation: Survey

Principal Budget Planning Meeting ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

Presenter: FPD Description: Defining the procedure for developing a federal budget Resources: None Evaluation: Q&A

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Federal Programs Department Velma Johnson

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES August 2024

Title I Crate/Monitoring ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

March 2024

NAFEPA Conference ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

September 15-17, 2023

➢ ➢

Presenter: NAFEPA Board 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 NAFEPA concerning 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

MAFEPD Conference ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

TBD by FIN

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

NAFEPA Fall Retreat

➢ ➢

June 2024

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

Resources: Federal Funds Evaluation: Q&A

Presenter: Various Description:Educators across the state receive training of various topics that meet the needs of Title I Schools.

Resources: Federal Funds Evaluation: Survey

Inventory Management ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

Presenter: FPD/FIN Description: Site Inventory Specialist receive training on the proper inventory process/procedures Resources: None Evaluation: Q&A

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Federal Programs Department Velma Johnson

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES Semester

Parent and Family Engagement ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

February 2024 March 2024

Presenter: Various District Staff Description: Build parent and family capacity to support learning at home Resources: Federal Funds Evaluation: Survey

Principal Budget Planning Meeting ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

Presenter: FPD Description: Defining the procedure for developing a federal budget Resources: None Evaluation: Q&A

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Gifted Education Melanie Davis

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING NEEDS 1.

2.

3.

Digital Resources in the Gifted Classroom Social & Emotional “Affective Skills” Training Staff on Gifted Characteristics, Identification of Intellectually Gifted Students, Underachieving Gifted Students, and Updates on Gifted Regulations

GOALS & OBJECTIVES GOAL 1: 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.

GOAL 2: 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.

GOAL 3: 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 MDE Audit.

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Gifted Education Melanie Davis

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES 7/18/2023 9/25/2023 3/18/2024

Strategies for Meeting Needs of All Gifted Learners ➢ Presenters: Melanie Davis, Gifted Team 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 Coast Association for Teachers 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 9/25/2023 3/18/2024

Addressing Social and Emotional Needs ➢ ➢ ➢

➢ ➢ Jul 19 Oct 7 Mar 31 (Tentative)

Presenter: Melanie Davis, Gifted Team 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

Understanding the Gifted Regulations ➢ ➢

➢ ➢

Presenters: MDE Gifted Chair, Carol Payola, Gulf Coast Association 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

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Gifted Education Melanie Davis

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES 11/15-17/23

MAGC GIfted Conference ➢ ➢

➢ ➢

Presenters: MAGC Gifted Conference & Gulf Coast Association for Teachers of the Gifted Description: Gifted teachers will engage in MAGC State conference and or Gulf Coast Association for Teachers of the Gifted learning opportunities to stay updated on gifted regulations and updates to the gifted program.

Resources: District & Federal Funds Evaluation: Observation & Surveys

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Instructional Programs Department Dr. Lea Bellon

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING NEEDS 1.

2.

3.

Effective Use of Assessments (Formative & Summative) Rigorous High Quality Instructional Practices Differentiated Learning / Subgroup Performance

GOALS & OBJECTIVES GOAL 1: 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.

GOAL 2: 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.

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Instructional Programs Department Dr. Lea Bellon

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES 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

07/12/2023 08/23/2023 10/11/2023 11/29/2023 01/31/2024 02/28/2024 05/08/2024 (See New & Novice Calendar for Locations)

New and Novice Professional Learning Community

9/26/2023 1/3/2024 2/21/2024 (Central Office Conference Room )

State Assessment Training

➢ ➢

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

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

Presenters: District Test Coordinator (DTC) Description: The DTC will train School Test 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

Administrative Professional Development ➢ ➢

➢ ➢

Presenters: Glen East, Superintendent & District Level Admin 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

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Instructional Programs Department Dr. Lea Bellon

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

Developing High Quality Assessments ➢ ➢

➢ ➢ 6/27/23 6/28/23

ESL Support Staff Training (2 Day Training) ➢ ➢

(GSD Technology Bldg)

➢ ➢ 6/26/23 - 6/28/23 (Pass Road Elem.)

➢ ➢

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

Teachers Empowering Teachers / Vertical Alignment ➢ ➢

03/18/2024 8:00 - 11:00 (See TET calendar for locations)

➢ ➢

07/13/2023

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 ESL Guide and MDE federal guidelines and expectations for instruction and reporting.

Resources: CEUS & Stipends / Federal Funds, CEUs available Evaluation: Survey

Project Read (3 Day)

➢ ➢ 09/25/2023 8:00 - 11:00

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 Common Assessments for the 2023-2024 school year.

Resources: Summer PD Supplements / Federal Funds, CEUs available Evaluation: Review of Assessments and Test Data

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

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.

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Instructional Programs Department Dr. Lea Bellon

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES 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

08/02/2023 09/06/2023 11/01/2023 12/06/2023 02/07/2023 03/06/2023

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

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

November 2023 Summer 2024

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

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Operations Department Jack Wittmann

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING NEEDS 1.

2.

3.

4.

Safety Team Building Continuing Education of staff in specific fields Technology resources for operations staff

GOALS & OBJECTIVES GOAL 1: 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.

GOAL 2: To maximize productivity while minimizing inefficiency OBJECTIVE: Allow operations staff to increase their productivity without increasing workload.

GOAL 3: To provide basic training in Safety, and Drug Free Workplace processes OBJECTIVE: Provide a safe and drug free workplace for students, employees, and visitors.

GOAL 4: To provide the best service possible to our customers, the employees and students of the Gulfport School District.

OBJECTIVE: Provide top notch customer service.

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Operations Department Jack Wittmann

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES 5/9/2023 Ongoing

Safety in the Workplace ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

5/9/2023 Ongoing

Workman’s Comp ➢ ➢

➢ ➢ 5/9/2023 Ongoing

➢ ➢

Annually for returning employees

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.

Integration of New Methodologies and Technology ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

2nd Monday of each Month for New Employees

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 Comp Applications

Job Responsibilities for Various Roles

➢ ➢

5/9/2023 Ongoing

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

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

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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

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Exceptional Education Services Dr. William Greb

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING NEEDS 1.

2.

Continue to Inservice Exceptional Education teachers to facilitate the proper writing of IEPs Exceptional Education Teachers 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 GOAL 1: Refine the inclusion classroom setting across all grade levels. Develop sound Co-Teaching practices.

GOAL 2: Ensure IEP’s are written correctly and implemented.

GOAL 3: Reduce the disproportionality for Other Health Impairments.

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Exceptional Education Services Dr. William Greb

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES TBD

IEP 101 ➢ ➢

➢ ➢

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 Ed Teacher 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

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Technology Department Dr. Tracy Daniel Hardy

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING NEEDS 1.

2.

3.

PowerSchool/FERPA Classroom Technology Integration including G-Suite and Google Classroom STEM, Social Media, Cybersafety, and Digital Citizenship

GOALS & OBJECTIVES GOAL 1: 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.

GOAL 2: 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.

GOAL 3: 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.

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Technology Department Dr. Tracy Daniel Hardy

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES Introducing the Student Information System July 2023 New/Novice

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August 2023 School Level Ongoing

July 2023 Summer Training

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Effective use of G-Suite ➢

September 2023 School level

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November 2023 Saturday Training Monthly After School Trainings July 2023 Summer Training

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February 2024 Saturday Training Monthly After School Trainings July 2023 New/Novice January 2024 School Level Monthly After School Trainings

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: District Technology Budget Evaluation: Evaluation Forms & Participant Feedback

Technology Integration ➢

October 2023 School Level

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: District Technology Budget Evaluation: Evaluation Forms & Participant Feedback

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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: District Technology Budget Evaluation: Evaluation Forms & Participant Feedback

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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.

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NEEDS ASSESSMENT

GULFPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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nniston 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 Elementary as a leader in education. Under the leadership of 7 principals 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”

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ayou 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 accept all new students where they are academically, and take 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.”

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entral 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!”

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ass 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.”

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wenty-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.”

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est 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 instruction in Art, Music, Physical Education, Media/Library, and Technology.”

“Talented staff members, involved families, and respectful students work together to make West Elementary School a great place to learn and grow!”

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ayou 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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ulfport Central Middle School is located at 1310 42nd Avenue in Gulfport, Mississippi. In January of 2023, it housed five hundred eighty-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 safe and challenging 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. Luckett. 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 activities at GCMS range from sports to robotics and Beta Club to Student Council.

Gulfport Central Middle School is the place where Everybody is Somebody!”

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ulfport 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.”

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ocated 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 County and the larger of the two principal cities of the GulfportBiloxi, 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.

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he 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.

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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 ENROLLMENT ALL PK K ELEM_SPED GR_1 GR_2 GR_3 GR_4 GR_5 GR_6 GR_7 GR_8 GR_9 GR_10 GR_11 GR_12 SEC_SPED

2019 6487 0 538 44 591 513 523 475 607 516 501 485 494 432 361 376 31

2020 6576 29 549 34 569 550 512 492 495 580 526 497 507 476 339 394 27

2021 6367 64 494 29 506 548 501 465 484 456 554 501 473 468 408 390 26

2022 6349 83 546 44 492 493 499 486 474 488 453 545 536 412 344 423 31

2023 6113 81 484 * 523 498 449 482 456 466 460 485 549 416 360 401 *

Figure 1: District Enrollment

GULFPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT CHANGES IN ENROLLMENT PK-5TH 6TH-8TH 9TH - 12TH TOTAL

2019

2023

3807 1480 1200 6487

3358 1494 1177 6113

CHANGE

-449 14 -23 -374

-11.8% 0.9% -1.9% -5.8%

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

Figure 2: District Change in Enrollment

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GULFPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT ENROLLMENT BY DEMOGRAPHIC GROUP ALL GENDER

ALL FEMALE MALE ASIAN BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN HISPANIC OR LATINO TWO OR MORE RACES WHITE

RACE

2019 6487 3253 3234 68 3464 467 154 2315

2020 6576 3235 3341 89 3480 518 181 2285

2021 6367 3107 3260 85 3360 524 191 2182

2022 6349 3131 3218 89 3334 542 226 2137

2023 6113 3059 3054 75 3202 525 246 2048

Figure 3: 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%.

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verage 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 2018

2019

2020

2021

K-5 6-8 9-12 TOTAL

3029.7 3031.6 3000.2 2789.7 1364.9 1406.6 1515.6 1406.0 1440.9 1509.8 1608.0 1564.3 5898.4 6017.6 6186.6 5823.1 Note: ADA averages excluding Special Education except for TOTAL.

2022 2766.8 1375.6 1564.3 5786.4

(MDE, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, ADA) Figure 4: District Average Daily Attendance

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GULFPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT ADA AS PERCENTAGE OF ENROLLMENT 2018

2019

2020

2021

K-5 6-8 9-12 TOTAL

94.1% 93.4% 94.7% 93.1% 94.0% 93.6% 94.5% 93.1% 91.9% 90.8% 93.7% 90.0% 94.5% 93.8% 95.4% 93.2% Note: ADA averages excluding Special Education except for TOTAL.

2022 92.5% 92.6% 91.2% 93.5%

(MDE, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, ADA) Figure 5: District ADA as Percentage of Enrollment

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.

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ccording 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

▬Attendance

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Figure 6: District Chronic Absence by Demographic Group

Attendance ▬ 84

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.

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n 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. ▬Accountability

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4. College and career readiness measured by the percentage of high school students who meet the ACT benchmarks for 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.

GULFPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY Note: Accountability was not measured in 2020 and only proficiency could be determined in 2021 because of the pandemic.

2019

2021 2021

2022

RATINGS

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POINTS

673

687

ELA/READING 50

% PROFICIENT STATE

43.3 41.8

53.3 35

63.2

% GROWTH STATE

41.9

66.5 58.8

% GROWTH LOWEST QUARTILE

62.1

55

STATE

56.6 56.2

56.6

MATH 57.2

% PROFICIENT STATE

STATE

52 36

70.9

% GROWTH

46.8

69.8 65.2

% GROWTH LOWEST QUARTILE STATE

41.8 47

72.6

57.6

66.4 60

68.6 (MDE, 2019, 2021, 2022, Accountability)

Figure 7: District Accountability: ELA and Math

Accountability ▬ 86

GULFPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY Note: Accountability was not measured in 2020 and only proficiency could be determined in 2021 because of the pandemic.

2019

2021

2022

61.2

54

55.7

SCIENCE/HISTORY % PROFICIENT SCIENCE STATE

56.2

% PROFICIENT HISTORY

57.5

STATE

49.6

49.9 55.7

55.5

63.3 47.8

69.4

COLLEGE/CAREER COLLEGE/CAREER READINESS

56.4

STATE

48.6 37.4

76.1

ACCELERATION STATE

64.5 34.3

73.9 65.9

42.9

82.2 65.7

73.2

LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY % PROFICIENT LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

14.3

STATE

17

% GROWTH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY STATE

15 14.8

71.4

57.8 57.8

51.8 (MDE, 2019, 2021, 2022, Accountability)

Figure 8: District Accountability: Science, History, Other

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he 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.

▬Accountability

87

Figure 9: District Reading Proficiency by Demographic Group

Accountability ▬ 88

Figure 10: District Math Proficiency by Demographic Group

▬Accountability

89

Figure 11: District Science Proficiency by Demographic Group

Accountability ▬ 90

Figure 12: District History Proficiency by Demographic Group

▬Accountability

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he 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:

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• 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

Accountability ▬ 92

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

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

▬Accountability

93

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

Accountability ▬ 94

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

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

▬Accountability

95

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

Accountability ▬ 96

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

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n 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 23: District 4-Year Graduation Rates

▬Accountability

97

Figure 24: District Graduation Rate by Subgroup

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he 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.

Accountability ▬ 98

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

GULFPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS REPORTED TO MDE ISS ALL GENDER RACE

DISABILITY

EL

ALL FEMALE MALE ASIAN BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN HISPANIC OR LATINO TWO OR MORE RACES WHITE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES STUDENTS WITHOUT DISABILITIES LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY NON LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

OSS

2022 2019 2020 2021 2022 14.4 <5 <5 <5 <5 <10 <5 18.7 <5 <5 <5 <5

<5

<5

<5 <5

<5 <5

22.7 6.35 11.1 6.66

<5

<5

25.7

7.45

22.6

<5

<5

<5

13.5

5.15

13

<5

<5

<5

<5

<5

<5

<5

INCIDENTS OF VIOLENCE ALL GENDER RACE

DISABILITY

EL

ALL FEMALE MALE ASIAN BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN HISPANIC OR LATINO TWO OR MORE RACES WHITE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES STUDENTS WITHOUT DISABILITIES LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY NON LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

EXPULSIONS

2019 2020 2021 2022 2019 2020 2021 <5 <5 <5 <5 15.3 <5 5.51 <5 <5 <5 10.3 <5 <5 <5 20.2 7.21 <5 <5 7.24 <5 7.18 <5

21.4 6.6 11.4 6.4

<5

<5

<5

15.7

15

REFERRAL TO LAW ENFORCEMENT

<5

<5

<5

<5

<5

<5

SCHOOL-BASED ARRESTS

2019 2020 2021 2022 2019 2020 2021 2022 2019 2020 2021 2022 43 <10 20 66 <5 <5 <5 <5 <10 <10 20 <5 <5 <5 <5 35 16 46 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 34 <10 <10

<10 <10 <10 <10

13 30

43

64

<10

<5 <5 <5 <5

<5 <5 <5 <5

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15

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14

51

<5

<5

<5

<5

<5

<5

<5

<5

66 <5 <5 <5 <5 (MDE, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, Mississippi Succeeds Report Card)

Figure 51: District Disciplinary Actions Reported to MDE

▬Discipline

99

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

Finance ▬

100

CHANGES IN PERCENTAGES OF EXPENDITURES BY FUNCTION 2018 TO 2022 2018

2022

INSTRUCTION

69.0%

69.2%

INSTRUCTION SUPPORT

17.0%

17.8%

NONINSTRUCTION

5.1%

5.6%

ADMIN

8.9%

7.5%

ADMI N 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

▬Finance

101

DISTRICT FEDERAL TITLE PROGRAMS FUNDING ALLOCATION 2018

2019

2020

TITLE I A $3.6M $2.1M TITLE I D (NEGLECTED AND$23.9K DELINQUENT) $33.4K TITLE II A $466.9K $451.4K TITLE III (LEP) TITLE III (IMMIGRANT) TITLE IV A $252.6K ESSER 1 ESSER 2

$3.5M $28.0K $473.7K $35.2K $260.0K $2.8M

2021

2022

$3.5M $3.6M $11.7K $446.7K $492.9K $43.1K $46.5K $10.4K $32.7K $261.4K $258.9K $2.8M $11.4M

(MDE, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, Superintendent's Annual Report)

Figure 57: District Federal Title Programs Funding Allocation

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

Finance ▬

102

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

▬Personnel

103

Figure 60: District Teaching Staff Experience by Percentage of Teachers

Figure 61: District Administrative and Support Personnel

Personnel ▬

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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.

District 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.

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Gulfport School District Department of Instructional Programs June 2023