May 1, 2009 - Stage 3 School Improvement Corrective Action Plan

Lorenzo de Zavala Middle School did not make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) under the standards of No Child Left Behind because we missed AYP in Math for the fourth consecutive year. Even though our students made significant progress and met standards for all groups, we did not meet the standard in Special Education. 

 Corrective Action is a significant intervention on a campus to help us progress toward the goal of all students becoming proficient in reading and mathematics. Taking corrective action is designed to substantially increase the likelihood that all students enrolled here will meet or exceed the State’s proficiency levels of achievement.

 We have reviewed our students’ progress and have decided to train our staff on new curriculum components that offer substantial promise of improving educational achievement in Math. This curriculum component will support teachers in planning activities which are targeted to the needs of individual and small groups of students in the classroom.
 

Under No Child Left Behind, one campus in the Irving Independent School District, Lorenzo de Zavala Middle School must offer free tutoring to students who receive free/reduced lunch priced meals. According to the Texas Education Agency, the services must be of high quality, research-based, and designed to increase the academic achievement on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) and to assist students in meeting the state's academic achievement standards.

As a parent you may choose the tutoring provider from the attached list of state approved providers. The tutoring will be of no cost to you if your child continues to be eligible for free and/or reduced lunch in 2008-2009. You will also collaborate with the district and provider to set goals for your child, to determine how and when progress will be measured, to determine how the information will be communicated to you and teachers, and to set a timetable for improving achievement.

Since providers will not have your names, you will need to use the contact information in the attached link to the list on the Region 13 website to learn more information about the providers.  If you would like your child to participate in the free tutoring, please review the provider list, select a provider, and complete the enclosed Application for Supplemental Education Services. The completed form should be returned by no later than June 30th to the principal's office at Lorenzo de Zavala Middle School. Once received the district will arrange for services and contact you with further information.

Also, please feel free to contact the campus principal, Mr. John Rose at 972-273-8900 for any assistance.