FY 2013 Budget - Response to Questions on Non-Accredited Schools and Priority Schools Initiative (PSI)

Sep 4, 2026

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Response to questions on the FY 2013 budget outlines FCPS actions for one non-accredited school and its approach to the Priority Schools Initiative (PSI). It details Hybla Valley Elementary’s accreditation plan, including academic review activities, an ongoing Social Studies and Science improvement framework, pacing and assessment methods (eCART, VGLA), and targeted professional development. The document also explains PSI selection criteria, lists Level 1 and Level 2 schools, summarizes allocated funding across FY 2011–2012, and describes core PSI supports and reported high-benefit activities.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages20

Reading Time50 min

AccessFree to download

Non-Accredited School

Hybla Valley Elementary School - Accreditation Plan

Priority Schools Initiative (PSI)

Selection Criteria

PSI Funding and Support Components

Most Beneficial PSI Activities

Response to Questions on the FY 2013 Budget Request By: Supervisor Hyland and Supervisor McKay Question: What specific actions are being taken as it pertains to non-accredited schools and also what is FCPS doing as it pertains to Priority Schools Initiative (PSI)? Response: The following response was prepared by Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS): Non-Accredited School FCPS has one school that is not accredited and following is the accreditation plan that has been developed and implemented: Hybla Valley Elementary School Accreditation Plan Hybla Valley Elementary School participated in a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) Academic Review during the 2010-2011 school year. Two full days were committed to classroom observations as well as meetings with school leadership and grade level teams. Also included was a review of professional development, pacing of curriculum, and resource allocation that culminated in recommendations with on–going plans to address accreditation in Social Studies. Members of the Academic Review Team included Glen Stark, VDOE liaison; Susie Orr, FCPS Elementary Social Studies Education Specialist; Catherine Wagner, FCPS Title I Coordinator; Beth Rodriguez, FCPS Title I Education Specialist; Deborah Tyler, FCPS Cluster IV Director and Lauren Sheehy, Principal. This work has continued during the 2011-2012 school year with an additional emphasis on Science that has been supported by Stephanie Roche, FCPS Elementary Science Education Specialist and Susie Orr, FCPS Elementary Social Studies Education Specialist. Progress has been monitored during monthly School Improvement Plan (SIP) meetings and through the plan outlined below: Hybla Valley Elementary 2011-2012 Social Studies and Science Plan ofAction Planning: • Weekly grade level team meetings to discuss student progress, planning, and pacing; quarterly planning days with a minimum of an hour spent on SS content • The Social Studies specialist teachers helped plan several units with individual teachers and grade level teams • Resources were given to each team to support the POS by the SS and Science departments • SIP conversations Pacing: • Reviewed weekly and quarterly Assessment: • Use of eCART assessments • Conversations during weekly team meetings • Data wall Conversations • Interventions through literature • Students will take the VGLA Professional Development: • Quarterly planning meetings with the specialists from the county • Kagan training • Foldables workshop • Interactive notebook workshop Materials: • Books: professional, trade, Guided Reading • CDs • Maps • Puppets • Posters Priority Schools Initiative The initial selection of Priority Schools in May 2010 was based on one of two criteria: Title I Elementary Schools identified by VDOE for School Improvement as a result of not making Adequate Yearly Progress as defined by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA); or The School Support Composite Index (SSCI) ranking. SSCI is a three year average that provides equal weighting to the number of students not passing SOL Reading and Mathematics tests, and the percentage achievement gap between White/Asian subgroup and Black/Hispanic subgroups. The schools that were selected using the above criteria were: Level 1 (Includes UVA Turnaround Specialist Program) Beech Tree Elementary* Brookfield Elementary* Bucknell Elementary* Centre Ridge Elementary Crestwood Elementary* Dogwood Elementary* Herndon Elementary Hollin Meadows Elementary* Hunters Woods Elementary Hybla Valley Elementary* Kings Glen Elementary *Title I Schools London Towne Elementary* Lorton Station Elementary Mt. Vernon Woods* Riverside Elementary* Washington Mill Elementary* Woodlawn Elementary* Hughes Middle Sandburg Middle Whitman Middle Level 2 Support Bull Run Elementary Glasgow Middle Clearview Elementary Herndon Middle Cunningham Park Elementary Poe Middle Dranesville Element

FAQs

What accreditation plan does FCPS use for the non-accredited Hybla Valley Elementary School?

FCPS describes an accreditation plan based on VDOE Academic Review (2010-2011) and continued work in 2011-2012 with added emphasis on Science. Progress is monitored through monthly School Improvement Plan meetings and a structured Social Studies and Science plan covering planning, pacing, assessment (including eCART and VGLA), professional development, and instructional materials.

How were Priority Schools selected for the Priority Schools Initiative (PSI)?

Selection in May 2010 used either Title I elementary schools identified by VDOE for School Improvement due to not making Adequate Yearly Progress under ESEA, or ranking via the School Support Composite Index (SSCI). SSCI is a three-year average combining outcomes for SOL Reading/Mathematics and achievement gap measures between subgroups.

What funding levels and major PSI components are reported for FY 2011 and FY 2012?

For FY 2011, the School Board allocated $3.0 million with an additional $1.3 million from the Board of Supervisors. For FY 2012, the School Board allocated $4.3 million to PSI, with about 15% funding the UVA School Turnaround Specialist Program for the 20 Level 1 schools. The document lists PSI components such as principal interviews, turnaround training, school support team meetings, instructional coaches, school improvement plans, resource requests, data analysis, and principal academies/seminars.

Sep 4, 2026

Uploaded by Jiven