Campus Improvement Plan

Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Demographics

Demographics Summary

Bendwood serves students in our ECSE program for 3-5 year old special needs students and 3-5 grade gifted and talented students in our SPIRAL program. Our staff is well established with teachers having a many years of teaching experience. Our school culture follows the District's Core Values in all we do. The District is supportive our programs. Parents are engaged in student learning and other activities. Our PTA and CIT and made up of parents and community members who offer guidance as we strive for excellence in all we do.

Demographics Strengths

Bendwood students come from all schools in the District. Our student body is representative of District demographics. We see that as a strength as it allows for all voices and perspectives to be considered.

Problem Statements Identifying Demographics Needs

Problem Statement 1: Some students do not have basic needs met consistently. Root Cause: Poverty

Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Student Learning

Student Learning Summary

Bendwood students are successful in their academics and SEL. The students in the ECSE program are taught at their level and at their starting point in learning. Many students are working on potty training and speech. These 2 skills are essential life skills for other learning to take place. The students in our SPIRAL program work on academic areas that challenge gifted learners.

Student Learning Strengths

1. Strong curriculum.

2. Parent commitment to student success.

Problem Statements Identifying Student Learning Needs

Problem Statement 1: Students begin by learning basic life skills. Root Cause: Special Education Needs.

Problem Statement 2: Students with Autism and special needs require specialized therapies including therapies that increase tolerance to touch and sensory. Root Cause: Special Education Needs

Comprehensive Needs Assessment

School Processes & Programs

School Processes & Programs Summary

The Bendwood staff is stable with little turnover. Our campus includes 2 unique programs serving special needs students. Our ECSE program serves students with special need in the area of early development. Our SPIRAL program serves students identified as gifted. Qualifications and admissions for both programs are done at the District level.

School Processes & Programs Strengths

1. District, parent, and community support.
2. Well devised curriculum.
3. Experienced staff.

Problem Statements Identifying School Processes & Programs Needs
Problem Statement 1: Many parents need enrollment assistance and register in person.
Root Cause: Lack of technology and understanding of registration process.

Perceptions Summary

Mission: The Bendwood School for the Gifted and Talented and Special Needs Students exists to serve the unique academic and social and emotional learning necessary to ensure that all students' needs are met at the highest level.

Vision: The Bendwood School will provide an inspiring, rigorous, and safe learning environment where students will grow socially, emotionally, and academically so that they are inspired and empowered to reach their maximum potential through their educational journey.

Values: Children First and Foremost; Uniqueness and Diversity; High Expectations; Learning as a Lifelong Process; All Needs of Every Child

Perceptions Strengths
Bendwood has a strong and positive culture and climate. We welcome our parent and visitors warmly and have an open door policy where we try to meet the needs of everyone in and expeditious manner. Bendwood is often the first experience many of our families have with a school system. Beginning at the ARD meeting, we take the time to make parents feel comfortable and go above and beyond to answer all questions and address any concerns.

Problem Statements Identifying Perceptions Needs
Problem Statement 1: Leaving a young, non-verbal child with other.
Root Cause: Inexperience and lack of familiarity with a school system.