Sunday, September 29, 2013

First Month of School

August 26th-August 30
  • Board Meeting
  • Administrator Meeting
  • Supervising Volleyball

September 2- September 6
  • Staff Meeting
  • Duty Schedule
  • Drug Testing Schedule
  • Fire Drill/Emergency Plan
  • RTI and SAP Meeting

September 9-September 13
  • ILT Meeting
  • September 11 Freedom Walk/Assembly (District-Wide)
  • PLP Plan Created
  • Discipline Referral (Electronic)
  • Supervising Football/Tailgate Party
  • Tenroc Cross Country Meet (Adopt-A-School)

September 16-September 20
  • Choices Tour (Alternative School)
  • JJAEP Project
  • Encircle Project
  • PEIMS Discipline Training (Region 12)
  • Activity Schedule
  • Advisory and Remediation Plan Completed
  • Mentor Project (Adopt-A-School)

September 23-September 27

  • Faculty Meeting
  • Truancy Cases
  • SHAC Meeting
  • SBIC Membership Plan
  • Campus Improvement Plan Updates (Proposal)

Sunday, August 18, 2013

July/August Update

July 15th-July 19th:  Planning/Master Schedule/GT Conference and Update/HR Course Begins!
July 22nd-July 26th:  New Teacher Inservice/IMA Orders/VB Coach Mentor Conference
July 29th-Aug 2nd:  New Student Registration/Transfer Reviews/Discipline Management Update
Aug. 5th-Aug. 9th:  Student Code of Conduct/Handbook Revisions/District Planning/Policy Revisions/Leadership Retreat
Aug. 12th-Aug.16th:  Student Schedule Pick-Up/Schedule Changes/JJAEP Tour/New Staff Training/New Staff Dinner
Aug. 19th-Aug. 23:  Staff Development/Safety & Security/SPED Law/Technology Training/Adopt A School Plan/PTO Development Plan

AUGUST 24TH IS MEET THE EAGLES!  LONE STAR CUP CELEBRATION!!!

Sunday, June 30, 2013

From June 16th on.......

Catching up on my coursework:

June 17th - Week 2:  Data and MORE Data
June 23rd - Week 3:  Mining the Data and Comparison Charts
June 30th- Week 4:  Action Plan and Professional Development Plan (This was a fun one!)

At school:

June 18th-June21:
1.  Success with Summer School
2.  Summer Remediation Plan/Schedule/Contacts
3.  Volleyball Planning
4.  Awesome Evaluation as Dean of Students!!!!

June 23rd-July 7th:  VACATION!

July 8th:  Planning my return to work for EOC Re-test!


Monday, June 17, 2013

TASSP in Austin!

June 10-14:

1.  Summer School Kick-Off
2.  TASSP Conference in Austin
3.  AEIS Week 2 Coursework

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Event List for May

1.  Senior Awards Ceremony
2.  UIL One Act Play at State
3.  UIL Reception
4.  State Baseball
5.  Interviews for Volleyball Coach
6. Teacher Check-Out and BBQ
7.  Graduation
8.  Project Graduation
9.  Summer School
10. Summer Remediation
11. TASSP Conference
12. Relax by the Pool
13. Read/Assignment for Week One

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Time to Celebrate!


At the beginning of each week, I attempt to participate (or view) the web conference.  This helps me to create a schedule for the week’s assignment.  Each web conference and lecture outlines the assignments concerned with issues and problems that arise in professional practice.   The web conferences provide better communication in terms of sharing and coordinating questions/answers.  As a tool, they have helped improve my relationships with fellow students and have helped create a support system that allows me to maximize learning.  I am grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in this online trend!

The readings have contributed to my learning by defining research in terms of the aims of the course.  Through the weeks, I have learned that practitioner research provides a framework for formulating knowledge and reflective practice.  Through research, educational leaders should become researchers into their own practice and engage in a continuing process of professional development.  

Recently I referred to the chapter on data collection.  I am most concerned about selecting the right strategies for my action research project.  I have discussed the chapter with my site supervisor to ensure that we agree on the goals, the target data, and the methods to be carried out in my plan.  Not only has the text been a resource for these five weeks, but it will continue to be a reference through the entire research process.

The assignment that had the largest impact on my action research course was in week two.  I thoroughly enjoyed reading about each of the passions.  Not only did they provide wonderings, but they also provided examples, benefits, and exercises to implement on campuses.  My hope is that I can conquer an action research project related to my campus in each of the nine areas over my career. 

The action research plan week was extremely challenging.  The plan evolved over several meetings with my site supervisor, ultimately ending with a feeling of accomplishment! The best part of the entire experience is that I have built a strong relationship with my principal.  I am looking forward to developing, implementing, researching, documenting, reporting, and sharing the outcomes of my proposed inquiry.

Discussion boards and blogs have provided reflective communication. I have been able to read other perspectives and carefully consider my responses.  I participate regularly, and in a more attentive manner.  I have had several conversations through the discussion board, and have developed a strong sense of connection and trust through the online interaction. As I create what I want to write in a blog posting, I often integrate research, reflections, or class readings and information.  I am impressed with my creativity, thoughtfulness, and willingness to capture my thinking.  I plan to continue the habit of updating my online diary throughout my action research project and coursework. 

In closing, I have launched my action research project with the ultimate goal of being a life-long researcher.  I will continue my journey as a model for principal inquiry as I await my next course.  It’s time to celebrate!

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Improved Action Research Plan


Action Planning Template – Rachel Lee
Goal: Goal: To implement campus-wide professional development on Special Education that will provide staff access to tools that will improve grades and increase scores on End-Of-Course Exams.
Action Steps(s):
Person(s) Responsible:
Timeline: Start/End
Needed Resources
Evaluation
Review of Special Education data through ILT Meetings and Collaboration with 4 Special Education teachers
 
 
Instructional Leaders, Content Area Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Administrative Team
By the end of June 2013
Bi-Monthly Meetings, Student Lists, Student Transcripts, EOC Results
Agendas and Notes
Conduct Initial Teacher Survey (KWL) Needs for Special Education Training
Rachel Lee
May 31, 2013
Survey Research Methods by Fowler, Designing Surveys:  A Guide to Decisions and Procedures by Czaja, Blair
Survey Reflections and Staff Development Plan
Contact Special Education
Department Head, Co-Op Director, SpEd Attorney
 
Rachel Lee,
Principal,
School Diagnostician, LSSP Intern
May 31, 2013
One Day-Summer Leadership Retreat, 1 or 2 Days-August in Library, 45 Minutes Once/Month During 2nd Planning Period
Master Calendar Schedule Confirmation
Conduct Follow-Up Survey to Campus Teachers for Feedback on Summer Training, August Training, Leadership Retreat; Determine Needs for Additional Training in PLC’s
 
Rachel Lee,
Special Education Department Head
 
 
August 2013-September 2013
1 Faculty Meeting AM or PM
Survey Reflections, Literature from Special Education Resources on the Internet, NASSP Conference Ideas
Implement
Training Plan through PLCs
Rachel Lee, Instructional Leaders
Second Week of the Month by Department
(Ongoing)
Teacher Classrooms, Second Planning Period – Once Per Month
Focus Group Interviews and Discussions, Field Notes
 
 
 
Implement Remediation for STAAR EOCs
Using Professional Development Practices
Content Area Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessional Staff
September 2013 – March 2014
Student Advisory Period, Weekly Tutoring
Student Attendance Sheets/Tutoring Logs, Observations
Collect Student Work During 2nd and 3rd Six Weeks and Monitor Student Progress
Content Area Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Inclusion Teachers,
GCS Teachers, SAP Committee
Email Window
October 7, 2013 – January 17, 2014
Email Deadline, Support of Instructional Leadership Team;
Monday SAP
Meetings @ 2:45
Student Work Submissions, Student Transcripts, SAP Minutes, Behavior Observation Sheets
Attend PLC Meetings; Conduct Teacher Interviews (What tools are you using? What do you still need?)
Rachel Lee,
Principal
End of February 2014
Teacher Classrooms
Informal Interview Questions and Notes;
Focus Group
Discussions
Conduct Student Surveys/Interviews for Reflection of Personal Progress
Rachel Lee
March 31, 2014
30 Minutes During School Day (Study Hall Periods and Advisory Periods) Survey Research Methods by Fowler, Designing Surveys:  A Guide to Decisions and Procedures by Czaja, Blair
 
Survey Reflections, Report Cards
Monitor Student Progress 4th and 5th Six Weeks
Rachel Lee, Special Education Teachers,
GCS Teachers, SAP Committee Team
January 20, 2013 – April 18, 2014
Monday SAP Meetings at 2:45PM
Student Report Cards, Agenda, SAP Minutes, Teacher Behavior Observation Sheets
Administer EOC Exams and Compile Results
Campus Teachers, Counselor
March 2013 – May 2014
District Testing Schedule
Student Data Reports
Plan Student/Teacher Recognition for Passing Students
Rachel Lee,
Principal, Special Education Staff
June 2014
High School Cafeteria, Budget
Invitation and Attendance
Review Field Notes and Write Reflection on Outcomes
Rachel Lee
July 2014
Outline and Blog Updates
Evaluation of Research Plan by Checklist
Create PowerPoint or Presentation for Staff of Action Research Plan and Final Results
Rachel Lee
August 2014
Secure Staff Development/Faculty Meeting Date
Principal Feedback and Meeting
Purchase and Completion of NCEA Teacher Survey
Principal
September 2014
All Staff, Computer Lab, Faculty Meeting
Online Completion, Data Analysis and Report

CARE Model for Action Research Planning


Tool 8.1 CARE Model: Planning Tool

Identify Concerns that must change (look to the future)

(Assign points to concerns from 1 to 3 in the order of the most important issues to consider.)

1.  Create a campus culture and expectation for staff to participate in ongoing Professional Learning and PLCs

2.  Implementation of remediation program for struggling students

3.  Increase in test scores on End of Course Exams

Identify Affirmations that must be sustained (look to the present)

(Assign points to affirmations from 1 to 3 in the order of the most important issues to consider.)

1.  Student participation in before school and after school tutoring

2.  Teacher commitment to using additional conference period for departmental collaboration

3.  Monitoring student progress through advisory period and Student Assistance Program

SMART Recommendations that must be implemented:

(Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely)

(Assign points to recommendations from 1 to 3 in the order of the most important recommendations to implement.)

1.  Implement PLCs focused on Special Education training and tools

2.  Examine attendance logs to monitor attendance to remediation sessions and tutoring sessions

3.  Increase in grades and increase in scores on End of Course Exams

EVALUATE – Specifically and Often

(Identify the best ways to evaluate the implemented recommendations.)

1.  Attendance logs for students and teachers

2.  Monitor focus groups, departmental meetings, and SAP meetings (monitor student list)

3.  Evaluate student grades each six weeks and examine EOC scores (AEIS Report)

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Action Research Plan

After SEVERAL hours.......


Action Planning Template – Rachel Lee
Goal: Goal: To implement campus-wide professional development on Special Education that will provide staff access to tools that will improve grades and increase scores on End-Of-Course Exams.
Action Steps(s):
Person(s) Responsible:
Timeline: Start/End
Needed Resources
Evaluation
Review of Special Education data through ILT Meetings and Collaboration with 4 Special Education teachers
 
 
Instructional Leaders, Content Area Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Administrative Team
By the end of June 2013
Bi-Monthly Meetings, Student Lists, Student Transcripts, EOC Results
Agendas and Notes
Conduct Initial Teacher Survey (KWL) Needs
Rachel Lee
May 31, 2013
Survey Research Methods by Fowler, Designing Surveys:  A Guide to Decisions and Procedures by Czaja, Blair
Survey Reflections and Staff Development Plan
Contact Department Head, Co-Op Director, Attorney
 
Rachel Lee,
Principal,
School Diagnostician, LSSP Intern
May 31, 2013
One Day-Summer Leadership Retreat, 1 or 2 Days-August in Library, 45 Minutes Once/Month During 2nd Planning Period
Master Calendar Schedule Confirmation
Evaluation of Summer Remediation Days
Rachel Lee,
Core Area Teachers
July 2013-August 2013
Discussion Meeting or Summer Email
Student Attendance Logs, Student Work Samples, Observations
Conduct Follow-Up Survey to Campus Teachers for Feedback on Summer Training and August Training;  Determine Needs for Additional Training in PLC’s
 
Rachel Lee,
Special Education Department Head
 
 
August 2013-September 2013
1 Faculty Meeting AM or PM
Survey Reflections, Literature from Special Education Resources on the Internet, NASSP Conference Ideas
Monitor Student Progress and Grades-6 Weeks
Rachel Lee, Special Education Teachers,
GCS Teachers, SAP Committee Team
October 4-11, 2013
Monday SAP Meetings at 2:45PM
Agenda,  SAP Meeting Minutes
Conduct Focus Groups
Rachel Lee, Instructional Leaders
Second Week of the Month by Department
(Ongoing)
Teacher Classrooms
Focus Group Interviews and Discussions, Field Notes
Implement Remediation for STAAR EOCs
Using Professional Development Practices
Content Area Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessional Staff
September 2013 – March 2014
Student Advisory Period, Weekly Tutoring
Student Attendance Sheets/Tutoring Logs, Observations
Create Plan for PLCs
Principal,
Administrative Team
October 2014-May 2014
Monday Morning Administrative Team Meetings
Agenda and Notes
Collect Student Work During 2nd and 3rd Six Weeks
Content Area Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Inclusion Teachers
Email Window
October 7, 2013 – January 17, 2014
Email Deadline, Support of Instructional Leadership Team
Student Work Submissions
Monitor Student Progress and Semester Exams/Grades
Rachel Lee, Special Education Teachers,
GCS Teachers, SAP Committee Team
January 17 – January 24, 2014
Monday SAP Meetings at 2:45PM
Student Transcripts, Agenda, SAP Minutes, Teacher Behavior Observation Sheets
Attend Special Education Department Meetings and Conduct Teacher Interviews (What tools are you using? What do you still need?)
Rachel Lee,
Principal
End of February 2014
Teacher Classrooms
Informal Interview Questions and Notes
Conduct Student Surveys/Interviews for Reflection of Personal Progress
Rachel Lee
March 31, 2014
30 Minutes During School Day (Study Hall Periods and Advisory Periods) Survey Research Methods by Fowler, Designing Surveys:  A Guide to Decisions and Procedures by Czaja, Blair
 
Survey Reflections, Report Cards
Monitor Student Progress 4th and 5th Six Weeks
Rachel Lee, Special Education Teachers,
GCS Teachers, SAP Committee Team
January 20, 2013 – April 18, 2014
Monday SAP Meetings at 2:45PM
Student Report Cards, Agenda, SAP Minutes, Teacher Behavior Observation Sheets
Administer EOC Exams and Compile Results
Campus Teachers, Counselor
March 2013 – May 2014
District Testing Schedule
Student Data Reports
Plan Student/Teacher Recognition for Passing Students
Rachel Lee,
Principal, Special Education Staff
June 2014
High School Cafeteria, Budget
Invitation and Attendance
Review Field Notes and Write Reflection on Outcomes
Rachel Lee
July 2014
Outline and Blog Updates
Evaluation of Research Plan by Checklist
Create PowerPoint or Presentation for Staff of Action Research Plan and Final Results
Rachel Lee
August 2014
Secure Staff Development/Faculty Meeting Date
Principal Feedback and Meeting
Purchase and Completion of NCEA Teacher Survey
Principal
September 2014
All Staff, Computer Lab, Faculty Meeting
Online Completion, Data Analysis and Report