Research Action Plan

SCHOOL VISION: West Orange-Stark Middle School will transform into a 90/50 campus by incorporating differentiated and small-group instruction, best practices, plus rigorous instructional strategies as well as student accountability.
Action Planning Template
GOAL:  To find out if homework increases student achievement in the area of reading for 7th graders at West Orange Stark Middle School.
Action Steps(s):	Person(s) Responsible:	Timeline: Start/End	Needed Resources	Evaluation/ Assessments
Begin the action research process by creating a research question, stating the goal of the study, and developing inquiry questions.	Jillian Howard, ELA & Reading Teacher	November 2011-December 2011	Leading with Passion and Knowledge (Dana) Examining What We Do To Improve Our Schools (Harris)	Action Plan Draft
Send home questionnaires to parents, students & teachers aimed at: the types of homework assigned, the amount of time spent on homework, and whether or not the homework that the children complete helps or hinders their classroom performance.	Classroom teachers, students, and parents	December 2011- January 2012	Questionnaires & Consent Forms	Questionnaires
Analyze & record data from parent, student & teacher questionnaires; finding similarities and differences	Jillian Howard, ELA & Reading Teacher, Classroom Teachers	January 2012-March 2012	Data from questionnaires	Chart & Graph of Data
Evaluate data from Class A, who gives homework, and data from Class B, who does not give homework	Classroom teachers and students	January 2012- March 2012	Daily grades, Test grades & Benchmarks	Reading/ELA CBA (Curriculum Based Assessment) Data from 1st – 4th 6 Weeks Benchmarks
Staff Development Training for teachers on the effectiveness of homework and how it helps with future assessments	Teachers and Administrators	April 2012- May 2012	Research Results, data, charts, graphs, expert opinions	Survey to find out if the staff development was useful in classroom and suggestions for improvement
Parental Involvement meeting on on how homework relates to in-class work; the objectives of the homework, and the goals that the homework will help them meet	Teachers, Parents, Students, and Administrators	April 2012-May 2012	Research results, data, charts and graphs, expert opinions	Survey to find out if the meeting was useful and suggestions for improvement
Teachers will continue to evaluate students’ performance based on the use of homework. Evaluations and suggestions will be examined and any necessary changes will be made for the following school year.	Teachers and Students and Administrators	November 2011- May 2012	PDAS/STARR Test	This is the final evaluation