Action Research Plan

1.    Examining the work: Setting the Foundation – In discussion with my  principal, the issue of student increased student failures in core content areas  was identified as a concern.

2.    Analyzing data – After researching the schools online programs, grade reports and testing scores students were identified as scoring low on all reports and marked as at risk.

3.    Developing deeper understanding – PLC’s are being developed to review the data and discuss the individual student’s needs and concerns in each grade level class.

4.    Engaging in Self-Reflection – 

Do I have the leadership skills to motivate teachers to look beyond the student’s behavior issues and focus on improving the students learning.

Can I effectively provide the teachers with the information necessary for them to understand the task at hand?

5.    Exploring Programmatic Patterns – After talking with my principal we have discussed issues we may face such as sufficient monitoring of the teachers to ensure that tutoring is taking place.  We have selected the school counselor to monitor the math programs and pull the lowest for one on one tutoring during specific class periods if additional intervention is required.

6.    Determining direction – My principal and I have discussed in length the direction we want these groups to go.  We have developed a schedule for implementation and an agenda for the first meeting.  We have agreed to monitor conversations to keep them positive and on topic while in meetings.  We have agreed to meet weekly prior to meeting with the grade level PLC’s to determine agendas for the meetings and any additional areas of concerns.

7.    Taking action for school improvement – I will be using a template to guide the action research

8.    Sustaining improvement – The progress of the groups and students scores will be monitored and information shared to ensure continued improvement.