Action Research Templete

GOAL:  The goal of this action research is to develop and understand how data can effectively drive instruction and support vertical alignment on campus. 

OUTCOMES	ACTIVITIES	RESOURCES/ RESEARCH TOOLS NEEDED	RESPONSIBILITY TO ADDRESS ACTIVITIES	TIME LINE	Benchmarks/ ASSESSMENT	Revisions to SIP/PIP based on monitoring and assessments
Ensure tier 2 and tier 3 intervention can reoccur immediately when school begins	Organize tier students within each grade level	Aimsweb	Classroom teachers and principal	Prior to the first day of class.
As a grade level, data will be recorded in a table to identify classroom needs.	Disaggregate data based on TEK or knowledge and skill	Aimsweb	Classroom teachers and principal	Prior to the first day of class
Tier 1 instruction in the classroom will teach areas of concern.	Plan lessons for Tier 1 instruction as a grade level based on data found on last year’s end of year benchmark assessments.	Aimsweb CSCOPE	Classroom teachers	Prior to the first day of class
Tier 2 instruction in the classroom will  reteach areas of concern in the classroom	Plan lessons for Tier 2 instruction as a grade level based on data found on last year’s end of year benchmark assessments.	Aimsweb CSCOPE Other Materials	Classroom teachers	Prior to the first day of class
Tier 3 instruction will  reteach areas of concern in the classroom	Agree upon lessons that will guide tier 3 instruction	Aimsweb CSCOPE Other Materials	Classroom teachers, CCC’s (curriculum specialists)	Prior to the first day of class.
Assessment days will be planned and given on the assigned day.	Map curriculum to incorporate benchmark testing days	CSCOPE	Curriculum Director, CCC’s, and myself	Prior to each six weeks (occurs 6 times)
Data can be  Disaggregated based on TEK or knowledge and skill	Evaluate data each six weeks to continue spiraling instruction	CBA tests (where applicable) Teacher created six week tests in other grade levels	Classroom teachers, and principals	During PLC as assessments are given
Strengthen Tier 1 instruction	Determine needs for Tier 1 instruction	Six-week assessment data	Classroom teachers, principal	During PLC as assessments are given
Strengthen Tier 2 instruction	Determine and update needs for Tier 2 instruction. Evaluate previous programs used for interventions	Six-week assessment data	Classroom teachers, principal	During PLC as assessments are given
Strengthen Tier 3 instruction	Determine and update needs for Tier 3 instruction. Evaluate previous programs used for interventions	Six-week assessment data	Classroom teachers, CCC’s and principal	During PLC as assessments are given