Entry to Collaborative Action Research (ECAR) 2011-2012
ENTRY TO COLLABORATIVE ACTION RESEARCH MODULE
2011/2012
Objective: Teacher will research and document the impact of new methods of instruction on student achievement.
Criteria for initial placement
• At least a 2/5ths contract, minimum 50% of time with students
• Career Ladder Program Expectations were met at Student Outcomes level
PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS
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ENTRY TO COLLABORATIVE ACTION RESEARCH EXPECTATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR A QUALITY PORTFOLIO
Professional Growth
• Participation in Entry to Collaborative Action Research Orientation, August 26, 2011
• Completion of a Professional Growth Plan (see Professional Growth Plan Guide)
• Participation in two (2) Entry to Collaborative Action Research training sessions
• Participation in three (3) dialogue meetings with Instructional Support Leaders
• Participation in a minimum of four (4) Collaborative Group Meetings (2 may be E-Collaboration)
• Maintenance and completion of a teacher portfolio, professionally presented with a Table of Contents and aligned to Entry To Collaborative Action Research Expectations and Standards for a Quality Portfolio
• Adherence to all due dates
Instructional Skills
• Instruction is modified and adjusted based upon analysis of student data
• ATPES evaluation (formal and informal) conducted by site administrator
Collaborative Action Research
• Collaborative research is current and relevant to student needs
• Bibliography maintained
• Research implementation is well documented and dated
Student Outcomes
• Development of Student Achievement Plan based on Arizona State Standards/Common Core Standards/School Site Focus
• Classroom implementation of new research from participation in the Collaborative Group
• Student Data Analysis and Teacher Reflection Forms (3)
• Evidence of 21st Century Skill(s) learning in student work
• Class Data Sheet for entire population with a minimum of three (3) assessments (pre, mid, post)
• Interventions & Extensions documented on the Student Data Analysis and Teacher Reflection Forms
• Analysis/reflection based on reflection prompts
First Semester Specifics
Second Semester Specifics
Meeting Entry to Collaborative Action Research Program Expectations qualifies a teacher to participate in Collaborative Action Research the following year. Not meeting Entry to Collaborative Action Research Program Expectations requires a teacher to repeat the Entry to Collaborative Action Research level and attend ECAR workshops to remain in the Career Ladder Program.
First Semester Specifics: ECAR
Second Semester Specifics: ECAR
Student Data Analysis and Teacher Reflection Form
Student Work Sample Cover Sheets
Collaborative Group Meeting Notes
