Assignment: Scores
School achievement data in the area of reading or mathematics from a specific school in a school district. After reviewing the data, you are to develop a plan to increase achievement in this area. You should begin your work by giving an introduction that includes demographics and other pertinent school information. The plan should promote student achievement and emphasize academic rigor. Be sure to include the following as sub headings:
I. Strategies: Identify strategies for building school wide commitment to using data
II. Assessment Data: Organize the school's assessment data (state test, end of course testing, alternate assessment data, etc.) in chart format
III. Analysis: Analyze data to determine areas of strengths and weaknesses
IV. Achievement Gaps: Identify achievement gaps based on sub groups. Sub groups should include, if available: English Language Learners, free or reduced lunch, exceptional student
V. Learning Goals: Develop learning goals tied to the common core standards or state standards to address areas of need
VI. Closing the Gap: Identify strategies for addressing problems and/or closing the gap that include but are not limited to professional development and interventions
VII. Evaluation: Identify data needed to evaluate instructional strategies on a periodic and ongoing basis
VIII. Communication Plan: Develop a plan to communicate information to teachers, parents and the community
IX. Conclusion: Conclusion which summarizes the key points
X. Use relevant sources and scholarly references to support your plan.
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.