My action research project is in two different phases. I am currently compiling the data that I have
access to and am continuing to gathering some data that is not yet available. I am waiting for end of year assessments to
come in to be able to gather and analyze this data as I look for trends within
our school or specific grade levels. Much of the data that I am collected is
being discussed during our campus meetings.
I am a member of many of our campus leadership teams. During our monthly or semi-monthly meetings
were are very data driven as we discuss current assessments and the direction
that we must move in to get students that are performing low to move forward and
gain information as well as acquire new skills.
Other data that is not discussed at these meetings is available for view
through our campus drop box account. We
have so much data on our campus that it is impossible to discuss all of it during
our meetings together. Drop box provides
us a forum to add assessments to in order to view on an as needed basis. I have
utilized this technology as I gather information to move forward with my action
research project. Also, I have begun to
have conversations with teachers about trends that they are seeing in their
classroom. The reading recovery teacher
on my campus has great documentation and lots of data to look at in regards to
struggling students past and current reading levels. She also has good parent communication and is
able to give me very specific details of interventions that parents are
assisting with at home. Our reading
recovery teacher provides training for parents (if they are willing to accept
it) so that families can be involved with the reading recovery process. She notes this to very positive in the
success of her students. I am utilizing
her knowledge to get ideas of the best way to gather pertinent data from
teachers, parents and students.
