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)