Action Research Plan

Review empirical research and educational literature. John Irvin July 10-June 11 Educational Journals, periodicals, newspapers, books, and internet Review data. Compare with schools that have similar make up.



Review CIP, Vision, and goal statement John Irvin August 10-August 10 School Website. Submit ideas of adding extracurricular goals and objectives to leadership team.



Compose surveys for parents, staff, students and administration. John Irvin August 10-December10 Parents, staff, students, and administration. Survey Monkey, mail Determine number of surveys to be received before use. Use dummy question to determine truthfulness.



Compile Field Notes John Irvin/staff August 10-May 11 Staff support Compile my observations and the observations of other staff members through our mandatory 3-minute walkthroughs. Compare Observations.



Complete Interviews John Irvin September 10-December 10 Parents, staff, students, previous students, administrators. Meet with site supervisor to create questionnaire. Questions will be similar



Review discipline referral database.
Include first semester. John Irvin / Assistant Principal December 10-May 11 Assistant superintendent/computer access. Identify discipline referral rates of extra-cur. And non extra cur. Students.



Review Attendance Rates
Include first semester John Irvin/ Attendance Counselor December 10- May 11 Attendance Counselor/access to student records. Identify attendance rates of non extra cur. And extra cur students.



Compile data and evaluate action research plan John Irvin May 11 Empirical evidence, journals, compiled data. Analyze data. Start step 4 (Engage in self reflection)



Explore patterns and devise proper solution John Irvin / Leadership team June 11 Leadership team, empirical evidence, compiled data Leadership team to discuss findings of action research plan and determine proper solution.



Professional Development, CIP, School Vision and Goal Statements Principal August 11 Staff, CIP, School Vision and Goal Statements Inform staff of importance of extracurricular activities. Set priorities and communicate shared vision.




Extracurricular activity committee Staff August 11 Staff members, students, and administrators Committee formed to evaluate effective extracurricular activities and review new opportunities.



Process for continued success All Stakeholders August 11- ongoing All stakeholders, compiled research data, surveys. CARE model Establish a means for continuing evaluation. Use CARE model.