Template for action research

Additional A.R.P. comments and actions: It was mentioned in blogging that as I implement surveys, I need to put who would create them and place a deadline on that task as well.  This gives us a goal for the completion of the survey instead of just saying I'd have one available.  It was also a concern of who would be adopting this program.  Would it be by all of the teachers or just a select few (like a pilot program)?  If it were a pilot program, then the results from this year could very easily be compared to determine how effective it really was. How much staff development time is needed to get this program up and going?  As this program is being presented by me and one other teacher.  I have a survey that I am asking Central Office to modify for SD, and targeting questions of our program's implementation. I want to make teachers aware that there will be a follow up throughout the year to determine effectiveness and take photos of sample work in their classes.  Another blogger said, “So often we only receive sit and get information so sit, use and evaluate staff development is awesome! In my opinion knowing someone will be checking to see how I use SD, would motivate me to use the information.”   Site Supervisor discussion did present a few additions to bring my plan to fruition.  His support in allowing me to track data for my target group by collecting student STAAR scores.  I appreciate the support and trust that my entire district is giving me in my endeavor.  Another addition that was mentioned; his plan is to have subs or additional staff to fill in my classes on occasion so that I may present and discuss progress in department meetings etc. in using this CI piece presented during in-service.

Action Planning Template Goal: Researching the idea of, Will we see increased student achievement by implementing “What’s Yours?” which is the continuous improvement model of targeting state standards? Action Steps(s): Person(s) Responsible: Timeline: Start/End Needed Resources Evaluation Discuss Possible topics with site supervisor. C. Bookhamer D. Patterson Aug. 1, 2013 – Aug. 8, 2013 Internship plan Principal School data Internet 2012-2013 STAAR scores for upcoming 7th and 8th graders Decide topic issue and analyze previous years test scores before the “What’s Yours?” presentation Modify district survey to target staff development piece C. Bookhamer C. Neal M. Johnson Dr. R. Perez Aug. 5-15, 2013 Previous year’s survey from  staff development Create a Pre- Evaluation form and modify post SD evaluation to address comprehension of “What’s Yours?” staff development/ Continuous improvement Request district staff development surveys for analysis C. Bookhamer C. Neal Aug. 12, 2013- Sept. 30, 2013 Surveys from 2013-2014 Staff Development/ Continuous Improvement Evaluate survey data after LMS staff submits for “What’s Yours?” Continuous Improvement Request and follow up with direct access to student STAAR score data C. Bookhamer D. Patterson Oct. 1, 2013- Oct. 15, 2013 District access to STAAR data for current 8th grade class for the previous year Record raw data on template to add comparisons to once Benchmarks and final 2013-2014 STAAR data results are released. Meet with department leaders, cite-based and focus committees on collecting qualitative data C. Bookhamer D. Patterson D. Greenhouse A. White Dept. and committee heads Oct. 1, 2013- Dec. 19, 2013 Detailed form of information being requested for collection.  Personal inquiry surveys for students and teachers. Skyward reports on first semester test score data. Evaluate and log findings of qualitative and quantitative data Meet with department leaders, cite-based and focus committees on collecting qualitative data C. Bookhamer D. Patterson D. Greenhouse A. White Dept. and committee heads Jan. 9, 2013- Jan. 29, 2013 Detailed form of information being requested for collection.  Personal inquiry surveys for students and teachers. Skyward reports on first semester test score data. Evaluate and log findings of qualitative and quantitative data. Continue to track qualitative and quantitative data for report C. Bookhamer D. Patterson Jan. 30, 2014- June 8, 2014 Principal or district surveys follow up. Skyward data reports and STAAR test score results for year end. Evaluate and compare to that of previous year and earlier practice prior to “What’s Yours?” presentation. Meet with site supervisor to discuss results C. Bookhamer D. Patterson June 9, 2014 Data from survey and all records. Evaluate data and survey to determine if there was increased performance by implementing “What’s Yours?” and ideas for improvement.