York School Department
Common Local Assessment System

Action Steps
2004 - 2005

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Strand 1 ~ Standards and Assessments
Activity
By Whom
Timeline
Success Measure
(* denotes primary responsibility)

1. Pilot CLAS portfolios

Maryann Minard
Robert Stevens
May 05
DVD product for current sophomores
(class of 2007)

2. Fully implement and monitor Comprehensive Local Assessment System (CLAS)

Maryann Minard
Administrative Team

Ongoing

Superintendent signs off
3. Implement Six Traits writing rubric K-12
Principals
Maryann Minard
K-12 ELA Team
Ongoing

Report K-12 ELA Team

4. Develop model for standards-based reporting

Maryann Minard
Reporting Task Force
May 05
Draft model of reporting system

5. Continue to emphasize & communicate graduation requirements of MLR

Robert Stevens
Guidance Staff
Ongoing
Presentation and demonstration of graduation requirements

6. Seek community support for K-6 FLES program

Maryann Minard
Administrative Team
K-12 Foreign Language   Task Force
November 04
Decision regarding budget

7. Develop 7-12 Foreign Language Curriculum

Maryann Minard
K-12 Foreign Language Task Force
April 05
Approval by School Committee

8. Review & revise K-12 Math Curriculum 

Maryann Minard
K-12 Math Team
April 05
Revised Math Curriculum document

9. Expand Power School Implementation & interface with MEDMS

Peter Schwarz
School-based Technology Staff

Ongoing

Full implementation of PowerSchool and MEDMS
10. Evaluate and communicate progress toward implementing NEASC Accreditation recommendations & complete
Robert Stevens
October 04

Accreditation extended

11. Establish timeline for Accreditation of YMS, CRES, VES

Henry Scipione
with Principals
November 04
Establish Accreditation Plan

12. Expand Alternative Ed Program at YHS for identified students

Robert Stevens
Melanie Ladd
Ongoing
Continuation of program
13. Pilot YMS Alternative Ed
Barbara Quinn
Marcia Hansen
Ongoing
Establish program

14. Monitor implementation of Local Assessment System

Maryann Minard
Ongoing
Revisions to existing CLAS
15. Develop plan for staff data management training & communication plan
Technology Team
Maryann Minard
Ongoing
Implementation of system
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