Action Research Plan

Does Math Navigator have the same impact on student growth for special education students vs. general education SSI math students?

GOAL: The goal of the action research plan is for improved student performance in math as a result of the implementation of Math Navigator. General education and special education students will be the stakeholders who potentially benefit from the implementation of the Math Navigator Program.

Action Research Texas Style

After watching the videos from the scholars from various districts in Texas, I was glad to see the great data driven research that is taking part in our state. My district is very motivated by this and it's great to see that is happening across the state. Action research only leads to postive change and improvements for our students.

Educational Leader Blogging

Educational leaders can use blogs to connect to a wide range of audiences including teachers, parents, students, and other administrative staff. It can connect schools that normally would not have the opportunity and provides learning experiences among colleagues on more broad basis.

Take Action

Action research is a way for administrators to stay focused on improvement for their school based on systematic inquiries and data. Action research requires you to make time for the needs of the students and teachers amongst a busy administrators schedule. It keeps it relevant to your school. It's not a study from a university or a consultant from outside the district that does not know your students or your school deciding what is best or a process that is going to work.
With action research, an administrator can take the time to gather information, meet with professional learning communities, reflect, pose questions, collaborate with teachers, students, and community members, develop a plan, set goals, and evaluate the evidence again. This inquiry should happen daily and at every opportunity in order to keep improvement the top priority of the school. There needs to be a systematic, intentional approach to the research or study. Reflecting on yourself and your school will be what leads to the changes that make a difference.
Instead of the traditional model of educational research, action research does not follow the typical "sit and get" approach. Relying on outside "experts" will not produce the most relevant changes and growth needed in your school.