My campus did not do well in Indicator 4 of the TEA accountability system. This indicator has to do with ACT/SAT scores, participation in AP programs, graduation rates, and drop-out issues. We discussed at length the fact that this was a critical area for our campus and were considering scrapping my original ARP and moving to a plan that would focus on Indicator 4. After much stress on my part and much understanding on hers, we agreed to leave my current ARP in place and make some changes to my internship plan activities in order to address the campus needs in Indicator 4.
We reviewed the plan and agreed to proceed with the plan as written and made no revisions. Whew! The original plan is below. I hope that you never have to go through my experience today!!!
Action Planning Template
|
||||
Goal: To increase student achievement and lower discipline incidents through
increased school/home communication.
|
||||
Action Steps(s):
|
Person(s) Responsible:
|
Timeline: Start/End
|
Needed Resources
|
Evaluation
|
Parents will complete a survey
regarding their expectations and needs for contact between the school and
themselves during the school year.
|
Terra Timmerman
|
August 2013 and January 2014
|
Survey Monkey or Google forms
|
Gathered information will be
disseminated to freshman teachers and will be used to guide communication
|
Distribute email addresses, phone
numbers and tutorial opportunities to students.
|
Terra Timmerman
Ninth Grade teachers
|
August 2013
January 2014
|
List of email addresses, phone
numbers, and tutorial availability
Google Form
|
Teachers will report that the
information was given to students
|
Teachers will create accounts in
Remind101.com for each of their classes and will solicit students and parents
to sign up for the free service.
|
Terra Timmerman
Ninth Grade Teachers
|
August 2013
January 2014
|
Remind101.com
Information sheets for parents and
students
|
Teachers will have students sign up
in class and information will be sent to parents via email and paper
communication. Timmerman will also be
enrolled in each class to document communication
|
Campus accounts will be created for
Facebook, Twitter and Remind101.com
|
Terra Timmerman
|
August 2013
|
Access to websites
|
Each site will be promoted during
“Meet the Teacher” and “Freshman Orientation” Involvement will be solicited and
monitored.
|
Using Facebook, Twitter and
Remind101.com accounts, parents will be informed of state testing, extra and
co-curricular events and school events
|
Terra Timmerman
|
August 2013 – may 2014
|
Access to media websites
|
Parents will join the selected media
options and will provide feedback via survey.
|
Identify and compile a representative
sampling of students (40-50) who mirror the content of the freshman class as
a whole with regard to demographics and sub groups.
|
Terra Timmerman
Campus Administration
|
August 2013
|
Access to demographic records for
freshman class
|
Study group will be identified and
followed through the school year then compared with class performance as a
whole.
|
Teachers will utilize Remind101.com
each week or as needed to communicate with parents about homework, and
upcoming events in classes.
|
Terra Timmerman
Ninth Grade Teachers
|
August 2013 – May 2014
|
Access to technology
|
Timmerman will be a member of each
class and rosters of subscribers will be documented.
|
Teachers will utilize a class
calendar that will be shared with students and parents
|
Terra Timmerman
Ninth Grade Teachers
|
August 2013 – May 2014
|
Google Calendars
|
Teachers will compile, update and
distribute calendars bi-weekly to keep students and parents informed.
|
Teachers will report parent contact
and outcomes through Google Forms
|
Terra Timmerman
Ninth Grade Teachers
|
August 2013 – May 2014
|
Google Forms
Reports on Parent Contact
|
Parent contact for sample groups will
be recorded and documented to be used in analysis
|
Gather and analyze academic progress
each six weeks
|
Terra Timmerman
|
August 2013 – May 2014
|
Access to academic performance data
|
Track academic performance in
conjunction with parent contact each six weeks to identify trends and
outcomes.
|
Using comparative data analysis,
compile findings to deduce whether increasing the amount of school/home
communication positively impacted academic and discipline
|
Terra Timmerman
|
August 2013 – July 2014
|
Access to academic and discipline
records for both sample cohort and freshman class as a whole
|
Compare status of credit earning and
state assessment data along with discipline data of those in the survey group
and others with the previous freshman class.
Conclude whether increased communication was effective in increasing
academic success and lowering discipline incidents.
|
Survey parents at the end of the year
to solicit feedback about their experience in the 2013-14 school year.
|
Terra Timmerman
|
June 2014
|
Survey Monkey or Google Form
|
Compile parental responses and
evaluate parent satisfaction with efforts of the study.
|
Distribute findings to administrative
team
|
Terra Timmerman
|
July 2014
|
Report
|
Compile an overall report to be
distributed to and discussed by the administrative team.
|
Format based on Tool 7.1 from Examining What We Do to Improve Our Schools
(Harris, Edmonson, and Combs, 2010)
I understand how this could be stressful! Luckily my campus is not rated in Index 4, and we made index 1-3. We even got the distinction in two of those three. Anyway, having to change your ARP is probably more realistic than you realize. Principals are always having to change stuff at the last minute. Be glad you're a student and that you get to stick with the original plan.
ReplyDeleteI would have had a panic attack, but it sounds like the two of your handled it well! Thankful for you, the plan stayed the same. Your plan looks very detail oriented which will definitely help you when the time comes to start implementing the plan. Good luck and can't wait to see your results
ReplyDeleteWow!! The good thing you are still with your original plan.
ReplyDeleteI know how stressful it can be but just think about the great experience you will get out of it.
Your plan looks good and specific!
All in all, great week! You got to keep your original plan as you desired it, and you were brought into the "inner circle" of your campus. This is where change occurs. This is where leaders are shaped. Spend as much time as you can with your principal, learn as much as you can...you are wanting that job, or at least one like it. Volunteer for as many committees, etc, as you can. The more varied your experience the better! I hope that you have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteIt's probably going to help you and your campus more that your internship plan is going to change to cover some of the issues you and your principal addressed. Remember it is a living document.
ReplyDeleteAs far as your ARP is concerned it looks good. Its well thought out and very defined. Good luck with the participation I am sure this year will prove to be quite educational for all of us.