Action Plan Revisions Based On Your Input

As I went through working on my action plan, I knew there would be specific information that I would somehow leave out.  A couple of my fellow classmates pointed out that I did not identify my target population.  What we would do in a high school setting is different than what might happen in an elementary setting for students that have difficulty mastering objectives.  I used that message to go back and make sure I targeted my population and specified that in my plan in all the necessary locations.  Another classmate asked if I was looking at special education students only for my project.  I then realized that was the other information that I did not state in my project.   I went in a revised my plan to show that I was not limiting my project to only special education students.  Since I am hoping to finish my degree in administration, I felt the need to gain more information and insight to the population as a whole.  If I can give my teachers a toolbox, as one of my classmates termed it, of strategies to potentially benefit all learners then that is a win for my campus.  I must say since working on this plan for the past 3 weeks, reading peoples blogs and the posts they have left for me has caused me to wander through the potential action research opportunities that this project could branch off to.   

Revisions from my supervisor meeting:

I appreciated the feedback I received on my Action Research Plan. My plan was well received and support was given for me to complete the project. There were a few changes that I needed to make as per my supervisor. 1. I needed to reword my 3 section down, leave off “that co-teachers are in” (poor grammar on my part) and replace with where there are co-teachers present. 2. In the 4^th section down, I needed to specify “targeted” interventions, and not just discuss interventions, and leave off used in the general education class on a weekly basis. It was addressed that I didn't need to make it so time specific. 3. In the 7^th section, I needed to remove “each 6 weeks”. It was stated to me that I have my time line, gather appropriate data at certain intervals, but do not chain myself to that specific of a time frame. My supervisor stated that he thought I had a good plan that would allow for some good research. He felt it would definitely benefit the students and classes. Also helping out teachers with potential difficulties and sharing strategies to improve the education of our students is a positive.

While I am a bit stressed about the success of my process along the way, I believe in my campus and I think they will see that I am only trying to do my part to make Saginaw H.S. a great learning experience and a successful one for all learners.  I cannot do it alone, nor can anyone else.

I appreciate all persons who have replied to my discussion posts, and those that have stopped by my blog to say a few words of encouragement or insight.  I welcome any feedback that all might have, it only makes me a better educator.