| Table of Contents |
Teacher Reflection #1 |
| CAR Proposal |
Teacher Reflection #2 |
| Research Action Plan |
Teacher Reflection #3 |
| Class Data Sheet |
Expectations And Standards For A Quality Portfolio |
| Case Study Cover Sheet |
CAR Appeals Process |
| Interventions & Extensions |
UPDATES |
| Collaborative Group Meeting Notes |
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COLLABORATIVE ACTION RESEARCH MODULE
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 Entry to Collaborative Action Research or Collaborative Action Research
PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS
(Refer to) COLLABORATIVE ACTION RESEARCH EXPECTATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR A QUALITY PORTFOLIO
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Participation in CAR Orientation or CAR Option Orientation
- Participation in six (6) Collaborative Group meetings
- Maintenance and completion of a teacher portfolio, organized with a Table of Contents and aligned to Collaborative Action Research Expectations And Standards For A Quality Portfolio
- Adherence to all due dates
September 19, 2008 - Proposal Submittal
November 7, 2008 - First Submittal
February 6, 2009 - Mid Submittal
May 22, 2009 - Final Submittal
INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS
- Instruction is modified and adjusted based upon analysis of student data
- A.T.P.E.S. evaluation conducted by site administrator
ACTION RESEARCH
- Applied research is current and relevant to the focus question
- Bibliography is consistently updated
- Research implementation is well documented and dated
STUDENT OUTCOMES
- Development of a Collaborative Action Research Action Plan based on Arizona State Standards/School Site Focus
- Classroom implementation of new research tied to action plan
- Case Study Cover Sheets completed for three (3) students - portfolio data supports academic outcomes incorporating Critical Components of Student Leaning
- Labeled and dated evidence of Critical Components of Student Learning in case study students' work
- Class Data Sheet for entire population with a minimum of three (3) assessments (pre, mid, post)
- Interventions & Extensions documented
- Analysis/reflection based on reflection prompts
FIRST SEMESTER--Collaborative Action Research- CAR PROPOSAL (Action Plan #1-7A) -- Friday, September 19, 2008, received by 5:00 p.m.
- FIRST SUBMITTAL -- Friday, November 7, 2008, received by 5:00 p.m.
- Submit to the Career Ladder Office a teacher portfolio, organized with a Table of Contents and aligned to Collaborative Action Research Expectations And Standards For A Quality Portfolio including
- COLLABORATIVE ACTION RESEARCH EXPECTATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR A QUALITY PORTFOLIO
- Research Action Plan #1-10
- Assessment(s)
- Measurement Tool(s)
- Three Case Study Cover Sheets with rationale for student selection, pre-assessment data, and year-end significant growth targets
- Labeled and dated evidence of Critical Components of Student Learning in case study students' work
- Detailed analysis of pre-assessment data for each case study student
- Class Data Sheet for entire population with pre-assessment data and year-end significant growth targets
- Collaborative Group Meeting Notes
- Completed Teacher Reflection #1
- Portfolio Reader's Feedback Forms
SECOND SEMESTER--Collaborative Action Research
- MID SUBMITTAL -- Friday, February 6, 2009, received by 5:00 p.m.
- Submit to the Career Ladder Office an updated teacher portfolio, organized with a Table of Contents and aligned to Collaborative Action Research Expectations And Standards For A Quality Portfolio including
- COLLABORATIVE ACTION RESEARCH EXPECTATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR A QUALITY PORTFOLIO
- Updated Research Action Plan #1-10
- Three Case Study Cover Sheets with mid-assessment data and year-end significant growth targets raised, as needed
- Labeled and dated evidence of Critical Components of Student Learning in case study students' work
- Detailed analysis of mid-assessment data for each case study student
- Class Data Sheet for entire population with mid-assessment data and year-end significant growth targets raised, as needed
- Interventions & Extensions documented
- Collaborative Group Meeting Notes
- Completed Teacher Reflection #2
- Portfolio Reader's Feedback Forms
- FINAL SUBMITTAL -- Friday, May 22, 2009, received by 5:00 p.m.
- Submit to the Career Ladder Office an updated teacher portfolio, organized with a Table of Contents and aligned to Collaborative Action Research Expectations And Standards For A Quality Portfolio including
- COLLABORATIVE ACTION RESEARCH EXPECTATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR A QUALITY PORTFOLIO
- Updated Research Action Plan #1-10
- Three Case Study Cover Sheets with post-assessment data
- Labeled and dated evidence of Critical Components of Student Learning in case study students' work
- Detailed analysis of post-assessment data for each case study student
- Class Data Sheet for entire population with post-assessment data
- Interventions & Extensions documented
- Collaborative Group Meeting Notes
- Completed Teacher Reflection #3
- Portfolio Reader's Feedback Forms
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 September 4, 2009 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 Monday, June 1, 2009 from 9:00a.m.-1:00 p.m.
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