| Table of Contents |
Collaborative Group Notes |
| Semester Research Application |
Teacher Reflection #1 |
| Research Action Plan |
Teacher Reflection #2 |
| Class Data Sheet |
Teacher Reflection #3 |
| Case Study Cover Sheet |
Expectations And Standards For A Quality Portfolio |
| Interventions & Extensions |
CAR Appeals Process |
SEMESTER RESEARCH OPTION 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 Collaborative Action Research
PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS
(Refer to) SEMESTER RESEARCH OPTION EXPECTATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR A QUALITY PORTFOLIO
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Participation in CAR Option Orientation or CAR Orientation
- Participation in an independent research project
- Participation in three (3) Collaborative Group meetings
- Maintenance and completion of a teacher portfolio, organized with a Table of Contents and aligned to Semester Research Option Expectations And Standards For A Quality Portfolio
- Adherence to all due dates
August 29, 2008 -- Semester Research Option Application, if not approved see CAR
Module
September 19, 2008 -- Meet with the Career Ladder instructional support leader (ISL) with Action Plan #8-10 completed
December 5, 2008 -- Meet with ISL with Action Plan Draft #1-10 completed and to discuss research question
January 23, 2009 -- Pre-assessment Submittal to ISL
Optional -- Mid-assessment Submittal to ISL
May 15, 2009 -- Post-assessment Submittal to ISL
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
- Independent research is conducted Fall semester
- 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 Learning
- 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 two (2) assessments (pre, post)
- Interventions & Extensions documented
- Analysis/reflection based on reflection prompts
FIRST SEMESTER--Semester Research Option
- SEMESTER RESEARCH OPTION APPLICATION (signed & dated)-- Friday, August 29, 2008, received by 5:00 p.m.
- Fax to Career Ladder at 696-5066 (check website for UPDATES) or
- Deliver to Career Ladder Office
- Schedule and participate in a dialogue meeting, documented with Dialogue #1 Memo to discuss Research Action Plan #8-10 by September 19, 2008
- Conduct and document independent research, Fall semester
- Schedule and participate in a dialogue meeting, documented with Dialogue #2 Memo to discuss Research Action Plan Draft #1-10 by December 5, 2008
- Complete Teacher Reflection #1
SECOND SEMESTER--Semester Research Option
- PRE-ASSESSMENT SUBMITTAL -- Friday, January 23, 2009, received by 5:00 p.m.
- Submit to the Career Ladder ISL a teacher portfolio, organized with a Table of Contents and aligned to Semester Research Option Expectations And Standards For A Quality Portfolio including
- Approved Application for Semester Research Option
- SEMESTER RESEARCH OPTION 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 #2
- Portfolio Reader's Feedback Forms/Dialogue Memos
- POST-ASSESSMENT SUBMITTAL -- Friday, May 15, 2009, received by 5:00 p.m.
- Submit to the Career Ladder ISL an updated teacher portfolio, organized with a Table of Contents and aligned to Semester Research Option Expectations And Standards For A Quality Portfolio including
- SEMESTER RESEARCH OPTION 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/Dialogue Memos
Meeting Semester Research Option Program Expecations qualifies a teacher to participate in CAR the following year.
Not meeting Semester Research Option 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.
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