justify the necessity and efficacy of a school improvement project within either a K-12 school or a higher education institution.
K-12 Track
1. Read the Overview.
2. Provide a data analysis summary of curriculum/instruction deficit areas. Identify at least 3 problem areas.
3. Locate 3 current research-based strategies (recent) that would help [i] target the identified deficit areas, and [ii] strengthen (and improve) the delivery of curriculum/instruction to improve future student performance in those areas.
4. Finally, make recommendations to site-based leadership for improving curriculum/instruction.
5. Include Modules 2 through 5 submissions, after correcting with instructor feedback, if necessary, to the finalized plan.
6. Compose a paper responding to the above questions and using the structure below:
a. Introduction:
i. Overview of the current state of the school
ii. Importance of creating a school improvement plan
b. School Vision and Mission:
i. Defining the vision statement for the school
ii. Establishing the mission statement for the school
c. Analysis of Current Performance:
i. Identifying areas of strengths and weaknesses
ii. Analyzing student achievement data
iii. Reviewing feedback from staff, parents, and students
iv. Conducting a needs assessment
d. Goals and Objectives:
i. Setting specific and measurable goal(s) aligned with the school's vision and mission
ii. Defining objectives to achieve each goal
e. Curriculum Framework:
i. Conceptual Design
ii. Design Overview
iii. Professional Development Session
f. Strategies and Action Steps:
i. Developing strategies to address identified weaknesses and support strengths
ii. Outlining action steps required to implement each strategy
g. Recommendations:
i. Identifying areas where staff members require additional training or support
ii. Offering professional development opportunities to enhance instructional practices
iii. Incorporating ongoing professional learning into the school improvement plan. Note: Think beyond just the first few weeks after the plan has been implemented. Example - semester 1 PD, semester 2 PD, year 2 semester 1 PD, year 2 semester 2 PD.
h. Appendix:
i. Supporting documents, such as data analysis reports, surveys, and research articles
7. Proofread your paper before submission.
a. Paper formatting requirements: Double-spaced, size 12 font, Times New Roman, APA style.
b. Ensure that your assignment is well-organized, coherent, and free from grammatical errors.
8. Submit the completed first draft of your assignment. Your work will automatically be checked by Turnitin.