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Collaborative Action Research (CAR) 2012-2013

CAREER LADDER COLLABORATIVE ACTION RESEARCH MODULE (CAR)

2012-2013

Objective: Teacher will lead, and participate in, a collaborative action group exploring a topic based on student needs, individually document the impact of instruction on student achievement, and fulfill a professional growth plan.

Criteria for initial placement

At least a 2/5ths contract, minimum 50% of time with students
Career Ladder Program Expectations were met at Entry to Collaborative Action Research or Collaborative Action Research level

PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS

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COLLABORATIVE ACTION RESEARCH EXPECTATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR A QUALITY PORTFOLIO

Professional Development

Participation in CAR online Orientation by August 17, 2012
Completion of a Collaborative Group Proposal which focuses on school goals
Participation in at least one relevant training session
Participation in a minimum of four (4) Collaborative Group meetings (2 may be E-Collaboration) documented on the Collaborative Action Group Notes form (Note: Successful groups meet more often. Documentation for four (4) is all that is required.)
Groups shall consist of 4-8 members. Only half can be CAR level teachers.
Maintenance and completion of a teacher portfolio, professionally presented, organized, and aligned to Collaborative Action Research Rubrics
Completion of an Individual Professional Growth Plan (see Professional Growth Plan Guide)
Adherence to all due dates

September 14, 2012 -- Collaborative Group Proposal that incorporates general Professional Development Plans for each member and general focus for each member's Student Achievement Plan (include each member's signature/designate a contact person for Pay for Performance office, who facilitates meetings, who facilitates E-Collaboration, etc.)

Each CAR teacher submits a copy of the Collaborative Group Proposal to Pay for Performance office and keeps a copy in his/her individual portfolio. Feedback will be provided to the groups as needed.

December 3, 2012 -- Peer Review (required - Submit to the Performance Pay office)

March 1, 2013 -- Peer Review (optional)

March 1, 2013 -- Mid-Student Data Analysis and Teacher Reflection form submitted to Performance Pay office

May 4, 2013 -- Deadline for Collaborative Group Observations (with memo)

May 24, 2013 -- Final Submittal (required)

Instructional Skills

Instruction is modified and adjusted based upon analysis of student data

District evaluation (informal and formal) conducted by Site Administrator

Collaborative Action Research

Collaborative research is current and relevant to student needs

Meeting protocols are well-documented and dated

Detailed Collaborative Group Notes

Bibliography maintained

Development of a Student Achievement Plan based on Arizona State Standards/Common Core Standards/School Site Focus

Class Data Sheet for entire population with a minimum of three (3) assessments (pre, mid, post)

Interventions & Extensions documented

Analysis/reflection based on reflection questions

Evidence of 21st Century Skill(s) learning in student work explained on Student Work Sample Cover Sheets

First Semester Specifics

Second Semester Specifics

Meeting CAR Program Expectations qualifies a teacher to participate in CAR or a CAR Option the following year.

Not meeting CAR Program Expectations will result in a return to the Traditional Salary Schedule or require the teacher to meet with the Career Ladder Manager prior to August 31, 2012 to create a Professional Growth Plan if choosing to remain in the Career Ladder Program.

Portfolios, with final evaluations, may be picked up at the Career Ladder office on June 5, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.