Gunston Elementary

Region 6

Kristen Rucinski, Principal

Area of SIIP : Reading

Measurable Outcome | Goal: 

● By spring 2025, MLL (G1-3) will demonstrate progress in language acquisition from 59% to 64% as measured by the WIDA. 
● By spring 2025, PreK-3 students will meet the spring screener benchmark from 74% to 79% as measured by VALLS. 

Related Strategies 

● Increase teacher content knowledge of evidence-based literacy instruction aligned with science-based reading research to improve implementation of new core curriculum.

● Increase use of data to plan instruction and monitor progress during intervention to ensure that students demonstrating risk master foundational skills.

● Increase opportunities for English Language Development through use of embedded strategies during whole group instruction and intentional small group instruction focused on specific student needs.

● Learning Readiness: Incorporate structures and practices into classroom environments to consistently monitor and attend to students' instructional and social-emotional needs.

Area of SIIP : Math

Measurable Outcome | Goal: 

● By June 2025, the unadjusted pass rate for students with disabilities in grades 3-6 will increase by five percentage points, going from 61% to 66%, as measured by the SOL assessment.

● By June 2025, the percentage of students in grades 3-6 with a SOL reporting category strength in Probability Statistics Patterns Functions & Algebra (SOL) will increase from 30% to 35% as measured by the SOL test.

Related Strategies

● Increase teachers' content knowledge and implementation of the 2023 FCPS mathematics program of studies.

● Increase teacher implementation of explicit instruction and other components of effective mathematics intervention.

● Teachers will dedicate a time during the math block for student reflection such as turn and talks or silent thinking to process the POG skill utilized during meaningful learning experiences and consider how they can continue to grow.

Area of SIIP : Discipline

Measurable Outcome | Goal: 

● By June 2025, Gunston Elementary School staff will utilize an MTSS framework to establish and organize a schoolwide continuum of proactive behavior and wellness supports to reduce the risk ratio by at least 1% for Black students.

Related Strategies

● Provide tailored professional development for teachers and staff on Tier 1 wellness practices, including culturally responsive teaching, conflict resolution, and trauma-informed care. Offer specialized training on restorative justice for effective disciplinary approaches.

● Utilize an MTSS framework to establish and organize a schoolwide continuum of proactive behavior and wellness supports which will provide targeted interventions to students at different level of need.