EDLD 5399 Week 3 Part 1

Concerns – Review your participation in improvement initiatives or efforts to engage in action research, and list at least three concerns that you have identified from these experiences – a concern may be any matter that engages your attention or interest.

1. Lack of sufficient rigor in curriculum and instruction to meet the new state standards
2. Lack of clearly defined/implemented district policies and procedures for 504 accommodations
3. Lack of ongoing support for new teachers and struggling teachers

Affirmations - Review your participation in improvement initiatives or efforts to engage in action research, and affirm or identify at least 3 actions that must be sustained and supported to achieve the District/Campus improvement initiatives.

1. Served as a member of the CoreWork diagnostic team to assess C&I
2. Served as a member of the District Educational Improvement Council
3. Served as a member of the Campus Academic Advisory Committee

Recommendations - Review your participation in improvement initiatives or efforts to engage in action research and describe at least 3 recommendations you would make regarding the District/Campus Improvement plans or action research plans.

1. Increase time for teachers to plan collaboratively.
2. More professional development for teachers, counselors, and administrators.
3. Better evaluation of programs – monitor and adjust as necessary.

Evaluate - Review your participation in improvement initiatives or efforts to engage in action research and identify at least 3 strategies for evaluating the improvement plans or recommendations.

1. Served as a member of the CoreWork diagnostic team to assess C&I
2. Served as a member of the District Educational Improvement Council
3. Served as a member of the Campus Academic Advisory Committee