School Improvement Plan
What is a School Improvement Plan?
A School Improvement Plan (SIP) is a strategic blueprint that schools use to enhance student learning and improve educational practices. It outlines specific goals for improvement, actions to achieve those goals, and methods for measuring progress.
Key Points of a SIP:
- Goals: Clear objectives the school aims to achieve to enhance student outcomes.
- Actions: Steps and strategies the school will implement to reach its goals, based on research and effective practices.
- Monitoring: Regular review of progress with adjustments made to ensure the school stays on track toward its improvement objectives.
The purpose of a SIP is to provide a clear roadmap for schools to improve educational outcomes for all students, particularly focusing on eliminating disparities and ensuring equitable opportunities for every student.
Every school in Washington State is required to have a School Improvement Plan.
Monitoring and Adjusting:
A SIP is not set in stone. It's reviewed regularly, with progress monitored against the set goals and activities adjusted as needed to stay on track toward improvement.
Visit the Issaquah School District SIP website to learn more about SIPs.
District - School Improvement Plans
Achievement Goals
- In the 2022-2023 school year, the school team will pilot implementation of assessment tools for academic levels, graduation progress, behavioral, social/emotional, physical and mental health needs.
- In the 2022-2023 school year, Echo Glen School will adopt and implement a Social-Emotional Curriculum that is in alignment with DCYF social-emotional programing and state standards.
- In the 2022-2023 school year, the Echo Glen Children’s Center team (partnership of ISD and DCYF) will develop and implement a comprehensive behavioral data collection system.
Guiding Questions
Reflecting on previous action plans
- What actions were successfully implemented?
- What was observed? What evidence did you use to determine impact?
- How did actions impact disproportionality and equity?
- What actions would you continue or change?
What actions were successfully implemented?
What was observed? What evidence did you use to determine impact?
How did actions impact disproportionality and equity?
What actions would you continue or change?
Backed by Data
Schools use multiple data sources to inform their planning. Progress toward school improvement in overall achievement and disproportionality is monitored using state and district measures using a common School Improvement Data Dashboard.
School-Based Action Plan
Action | Implementation | Impact: Evidence/Monitoring |
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The school team, in consultation with the DCYF team, will pilot assessment tools in the areas of academics and social/emotional/behavioral and physical health. |
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Short-term data will allow teaching staff to develop appropriate programming for students. Long-term data will allow the school team to identify areas of growth and invest in professional development for teachers. |
All parents and guardians will have the opportunity to participate in the Parent University 10 week course. |
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SIP Team & Final Review
- Principal: Allison Ilgenfritz
- Site Council/PTSA Review Date: January 11, 2023
- Supervisor Review: Andrea Zier
- School Board Review Date: March 15, 2023
Leadership Team:
- Allison Ilgenfritz
- Lindsay Myatich
- Steve Doyle
- Timna Brown
- Ryan Fitzgibbons
- Amy Mudrovich
- Cathryn Hawken
- Stan Harrison
- Natalie Harris
- Julie Harding