Week Three...Research Action Plan

My site supervisor was very excited about my project topic and only had one real concern. She thought my question needed to focus on one of the groups at a time for my research to be successful. I think this is great advice and decided to address them both but as separate inquiries. Making this change is important to maintain focus and improve the quality of the research. Another concern she had was trying to work on four grade levels at once. We decided to keep it as is for now but if it becomes too difficult; we will focus on 9th and 10th grade only.

After narrowing my focus to  students, we reviewed each activity and she suggested I make the following changes: 

Involve the resource teachers more in the process because they are the experts.

Include instructional paraprofessionals who provide english in-class support in the process.

Invite the teachers to participate in reading the literature as a book study and it to my internship plan.

I agree her suggestions will improve my research and applied them to my project.  When I complete this project, we will meet again and make a plan to address the ELL students on our campus and the teaching strategies.

                                  Stephanie Poss’ Action Plan

Goal: To ensure that english language arts instruction meets the educational needs of all students and their abilities increasing STAAR test results. 

Action Steps(s): Person(s) Responsible: Timeline: Start/End Needed Resources Evaluation

1. Meet with the english team and discuss concerns with the current science curriculum.

S. Poss

English Teachers grades 9-10

September 2013

2013 STAAR test results/EOC results

Benchmark Test Data

Student IEPs

2.Collect and analyze data to identify gaps in instruction using assessment data, classroom observations, teacher interviews and/or surveys, and student interviews and/or surveys.

S. Poss

English Teachers grades 9-10

Targeted students groups from grades 9-10