Action Planning Template

Action Planning Template
Goal: To improve student performance and decrease discipline referrals by keeping target students involved in extracurricular activities on campus.
Action Steps(s):	Person(s) Responsible:	Timeline: Start/End	Needed Resources	Evaluation
Determine target group of 7th and 8th grade students.	Sally Braud Kathy Turner	July 2012- August 2012	Chancery reports listing students by number of discipline referrals	Final list of students
Determine specific list of on-campus extracurricular groups	Sally Braud Various club sponsors	August 2012- September 2012	List of teachers List of approved on-campus groups with specific descriptions and requirements	Final list of groups
Organize a plan for a student involvement fair.	Sally Braud Bob Anderson- principal Kathy Turner- site supervisor Group Sponsors Community Supporters	August 2012- September 2012	Written approval from principal Vendor booth applications	Final list of participating groups and community supporters
Meet with target students and inform them of the fair	Sally Braud	September 2012	Final list of groups	Informal meeting with students to discuss options that are available to them.
Promote and conduct the student involvement fair	Sally Braud Bob Anderson- principal Kathy Turner- site supervisor Group Sponsors Community Supporters	August 2012- September 2012	Flyers Posters Emails Signs at local businesses Mass phone call blast Word of mouth	Turnout at fair

What I learned in Week 2

This week was very eye-opening to me.  The wheels were definitely turning.  If I want to be an effective leader, I have to be willing to look for the problems, reflect on them, and come up with ways to fix them.  I can't do it all alone.  I have to be willing to work alongside others and use their knowledge to make the changes we want to see.  The most important thing I've learned this week is that no matter what area of education I look at, there is always an issue or concern that can be addressed.  I should use the data to help me focus my attention, but at the same time, I have to remember that the numbers don't always tell the whole story.  It's important to look at the big picture and include the people that are involved.

How can administrators use blogs?

In today's non-stop technological world, everyone is on the go. Most of us check our email, network, and basically function day to day via electronic means. A blog is a fantastic way to collaborate with others on multiple levels. In the case of action research, leaders can post questions, request feedback, and offer a place for reflection and suggestions for action in solving campus issues. Blogs can also be used to communicate with parents by giving them a place to voice their concerns, as well as give input on how to resolve those concerns.

What is action research and how can I use it?

To me, action research is a means to fixing the issues on my campus. As a teacher, I feel a certain level of frustration with all the issues plaguing schools these days. Too much testing, not enough time, tons of paperwork, nagging parents, and insensitive administrators- just to name a few. :-) As I learn more and more about the role of an effective administrator, I am realizing that the phrase, "a little less talk and a lot more action" is taking on a whole new meaning. Through the process of action research, I can now sit down and really focus my attention on how to solve some of these issues and lessen my frustrations. I know it will take a great deal of reflection on my part to really focus on finding the core issues hindering success on my campus.  I have also learned that in order for the action research to be successful, I cannot be the lone ranger in this process.  I have to continually seek out others, so that we can work together in improving our campus.  Most importantly, I have learned that “No one instructional leader in isolation improves learning for all children” (Ringler, 2007).