Action Research Plan

Action Planning Template
Goal: Will the implementation of a new discipline plan within the athletic department have a positive effect on the discipline of student athletes in the classroom? How can teachers, coaches, and administrators work to assist in the implementation of the school discipline plan, identify problem areas, and strengthen them to improve culture and climate at Temple High School?
Action Steps(s):	Person(s) Responsible:	Timeline: Start/End	Needed Resources	Evaluation
Examining the work: Decide on action research plan. Meet with site supervisor and discuss discipline issues at Temple High School.	Mike Bloesch Site Supervisor	Feb’12	Discipline Data Site Supervisor	Data Collected. Interviews with site supervisor.
Analyzing Data: Interview teachers and administrators about discipline issues at THS. Research and reflect on discipline data of student athletes.	Mike Bloesch Site Supervisor Principal Athletic Director	Mar’12- May’12	Internet Teachers Site Supervisor	Evaluate discipline data during the research timeline. Field notes. Interviews with administrators.
Developing deeper understanding: Research internet based data on discipline issues and how to improve discipline in schools.	Mike Bloesch Principal Site Supervisor	Mar’12	Internet	Personal notes. Data collected from internet research.
Engaging in self reflection: Post on blog Conference with site supervisor	Mike Bloesch	Mar ’12 – May ‘12	Internet Site Supervisor	Reference comments posted on blog from colleagues. Meeting notes.
Exploring Programmatic Patterns: Survey students about the effects of new discipline plan. Interview teachers about pros and cons of new discipline plan. Indentify students who did not show improvement and work to understand why this was the case.	Mike Bloesch Teachers Site Supervisor	Mar ’12- May ‘12	Surveys Interviews Field Notes Students Staff	Survey Results. Field Note Reflections.
Determining Direction: Work collaboratively with site supervisor. Interview teachers and students for effective data collection and information. Create a timeline that is realistic for completion and acquiring quality data.	Mike Bloesch Site Supervisor	Mar ’12- May ‘12	Student Athletes Discipline Records	Percentage of student athletes that showed improvement in discipline.
Taking action for school improvement: Work with coaches, teachers and administrators to continually improve the school discipline plan.	Mike Bloesch Mike Spradlin Site Supervisor Teachers Bob James	Mar ’12 – May ‘12	Discipline Data Teachers Administrators	Data Collected. Survey Notes. Staff Opinions.
Sustain Improvement: Continue to monitor and work collaboratively with teachers, coaches and administrators regarding discipline. Identify areas for improvement and interview principals from other school districts to gain ideas to further improve our discipline plan.	Mike Bloesch Teachers Site Supervisor Coaches	Mar ’12- May ‘12	Teachers Administrators Principals from other Texas schools	Share results with other school districts. Continue to evaluate discipline data well after the action research plan is completed.