This course will focus on the use of data to create inclusive environments for all students. Participants in this course will apply the components of the Continuous School Improvement Framework (Plan-Implement-Evaluate-Improve). Participants will use data readily available in their classroom, school, or district. Several protocols for analysis will be used. Themes will include using data to support a shared vision and using data to examine school core values.
This course has required weekly discussions. The discussion topics are related to weekly topics and provide an opportunity for students to share ideas about how the content applies to professional practice. Your instructor will participate in the discussions as both a guide and an observer.
Please write a brief (1-2 pages) response to the following questions:
Please write a 2-3 page reflection response based on the following instructions:
Carefully review the instructions on each of the attached templates; copy the files to your Drive or download them to your computer as Word documents. You will submit both templates at the end of this week.
You will create a modified school Data Profile. Using the demographic, perceptual, student learning and school program/process information gathered in week three, you will make determinations regarding the strengths and weaknesses of inclusive education in your school.
Step One: Follow the procedure outlined in the Modified Data Profile.
Step Two: Upon completion of the template, please answer the following questions for reflection in a 2-3 page paper.
Of the implications you identified in your Data Profile, which 1-3:
Once you have finished, please submit both parts of this week’s assignment: your Needs Assessment and your Vision Statement Template.
This assignment will assist you in honing the focus for your Continuous School Improvement Plan.
Please follow the instructions included within the Modified Problem Solving Cycle for Data Analysis Template.
The process you will follow enables you to:
Please follow the steps outlined in the Modified Vision Statement for Inclusive Education Template. The process invites you to complete the following three steps:
This week, you will create a Continuous School Improvement Plan by following Steps 2-12 of the 16-step plan.
You will craft a detailed proposal to your administrator that clearly communicates the information listed in the checklist below. You may choose the most appropriate means of communication. You may write a letter, presentation slide show, detailed flowchart, or record a formal presentation in which you “pitch” your action plan.
Your Proposal for Continuous School Improvement For Inclusive Education must include each of the following elements:
Your grade in this course will be determined by the following criteria:
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Discussions (weekly discussions + final discussion) | 15 pts (3 pts. each weekly discussion) + 8 pts (final) |
Week 1 Essential Question and Cont. School Improvement Framework Written Response | 5 pts |
Week 2 Reflection on Self-assessment | 5 pts |
Week 3 School Data Collection: Template and Analysis | 12 pts |
Week 4 School Data Profile | 10 pts |
Week 5 Needs Assessment and Vision Statement | 15 pts |
Week 6 Continuous School Improvement Action Plan for Inclusive Education | 12 pts |
Week 7 Final Assignment | 18 pts |
Total | 100 pts |
Grade | Points Grade | Point Average (GPA) |
A | 94 – 100% | 4.00 |
A- | 90 – 93% | 3.75 |
B+ | 87 – 89% | 3.50 |
B | 84 – 86% | 3.00 |
B- | 80 – 83% | 2.75 |
C+ | 77 – 79% | 2.50 |
C | 74 – 76% | 2.00 |
C- | 70 – 73% | 1.75 |
D | 64 – 69% | 1.00 |
F | 00 – 63% | 0.00 |
Weeks |
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Week 1 |
Introduction to the Continuous School Improvement Framework |
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Week 2 |
School Improvement: A Community Process |
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Week 3 |
Comprehensive Data Collection |
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Week 4 |
Creating a School Data Profile |
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Week 5 |
Using Data to Create a School Vision |
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Week 6 |
Creating a Continuous School Improvement Action Plan |
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Week 7 |
Involving the Community in School Improvement
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Week 8 |
Evaluation: Continuing the Cycle
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