CARE Model Analysis - EDLD 5399

Concerns – Review your participation in improvement initiatives or efforts to engage in action research, and list at least three concerns that you have identified from these experiences – a concern may be any matter that engages your attention or interest.

1.      Evaluation of curriculum has been weak with the district.

2.      Facility improvements.

3.      Lack of administrative support at Central Office.

Affirmations - Review your participation in improvement initiatives or efforts to engage in action research, and affirm or identify at least 3 actions that must be sustained and supported to achieve the District/Campus improvement initiatives.

1.      Even though an aligned curriculum was created, the follow-up and evaluation was weak. This data was proved through the curriculum survey that was created as part of the internship experience.

2.      Science labs that are not to standards. Athletic facility in poor condition creating a health hazard. Due to the 4x4 standards, and four years of science is required; many of the districts older science labs did not have ventilation systems and poor plumbing. The field house facilities are considered a health issue due to the increasing numbers of staph infections. There are holes in the walls and ventilation is not adequate.

3.      The Superintendent is the only certified person at Central Office for a 4A school district. District does not have an Assistant Superintendent or Business Manager.

Recommendations - Review your participation in improvement initiatives or efforts to engage in action research and describe at least 3 recommendations you would make regarding the District/Campus Improvement plans or action research plans.

1.      The district has purchased the CSCOPE curriculum; however, an evaluation system has not been created. It would be my recommendation for the school district to have curriculum specialist in place to have an ongoing review for the implementation of the curriculum. It is recommended to have a curriculum specialist for all four core subjects.

2.      It is recommended to secure funds to remodel the existing science labs to a working condition. This will allow students more space for learning, and not having to switch around classrooms to participate in laboratory experiences. The field house needs to be renovated or replaced to contain materials that are easily cleaned and sanitized.

3.      The school district should evaluate the budget, and align with the TASB personnel audit that was conducted. Due to cutbacks in funding, the school district lost several employees due to layoffs, but key positions have not been filled. It is recommended that an Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations be hired to allow the Superintendent to focus on the CEO duties for the school district.

Evaluate - Review your participation in improvement initiatives or efforts to engage in action research and identify at least 3 strategies for evaluating the improvement plans or recommendations.

1.      The survey that was created showed that all campuses are not implementing the curriculum as required. An evaluation was formulated, and the data will be submitted to all campus principals. The data will assist the campus leaders formulate a needs assessment in order to drive the development of their individual campus improvement plans.

2.      Involvement with the strategic planning committee has allowed the witnessing of the needs of the district. New science labs will inspire students to learn, as well as increase the morale of teachers utilizing an improved facility. Evaluation will be formulated in improved student learning, as well as increased teacher morale. Evaluation of the field house facilities will be gauged through the health records for decreased staph infections. An evaluation of the upkeep and sanitary conditions will be included.

3.      The need for improved efficiency will be evaluated whenever the needed positions are filled. Specific personnel will be able to manage particular aspects of the school, and keep the Superintendent informed of needs and strategies.