Texas STaR Chart ppt

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Texas Long Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020 opinion piece

Leslie Harris
EA 1256

I believe the key area in the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology that is the most crucial component impacting student learning is Educator Preparation and Development. The effective and thorough implementation of this component will determine if Texas will truly give the students the knowledge and skills necessary to live and work in the 21^st century, or whether Texas will once again “give lip service” to just another educational fad. According to TEA’s Texas STaR Chart (2006), “Preparing teachers and administrators to effectively facilitate and manage 21^st Century learning in technology and information-rich settings involves radical retooling of the existing professional core of the educational system.” Teachers cannot teach what they do not know. The challenges our state and nation face in accomplishing this task are allotting adequate time, acquiring necessary resources, and developing effective models for educator professional development. Progress has been made on my campus by having recognition of the need for training in teaching in the 21^st century. Technology professional development has also been included in the district improvement plan. After studying the Campus Statewide Summary by Key Area chart (2008), it is apparent that teachers are using technology for administrative and management tasks, but rarely integrating technology into teaching and learning. I would like to see the Educational Service Centers partner with the educational technology experts to develop and deliver professional development to the educators in their areas. The state could also provide technical assistance specialists throughout the state to monitor implementation of the technology standards to districts and campuses.

EDLD Week 3 Blog Assignment

Here is a copy of my Action Research Plan.

Action Planning Template
Goal: To obtain an exemplary rating in Reading on the state mandated assessment
Action Steps(s):	Person(s) Responsible:	Timeline: Start/End	Needed Resources	Evaluation
Implement the 3 Tier Model of instruction in reading in grades 4-6	Leslie Harris, campus principal	Aug. 2010-June 2021	Personnel, core program, assessment, schedules, professional development	State mandated assessment scores
Establish an assessment system	Leslie Harris, campus principal	Aug. 2010-June 2011	Assessements, assessment schedules, assessment procedures, analysis of assessment data	A written assessment calendar for the 2011-2012 school year by June 2011
Schedule times, places, personnel, and students for Tier 2 instruction	Leslie Harris, campus principal, classroom teachers, ESL teacher, Sp. Ed. teacher, Dyslexia teacher, and interventionists	Aug. 2010-June 2011	Core progam materials, physical classroom space, personnel, reading schedule, professional development	A written format of Tier 2 instruction filed with campus principal and district Instructional Specialist by Oct. 1, 2010

Format based on Tool 7.1 from Examining What We Do to Improve Our Schools

(Harris, Edmonson, and Combs, 2010)

EDLD 5301 Week 2-Blog assignment

Leslie's Action Research Site
http://lesliejblogspotcom/
lesliemexia@yahoo.com
903-388-3761
chris.borland@lavegaisd.org

EDLD 5301 Week 2

I really enjoyed listening to the three educational leaders on our videos give examples of action research items they had undertaken. Many of their ideas and practices reaffirmed my experiences and beliefs. I particularly agreed with Dr. Lewis's belief that research needs to practical to your environment in order to be effective.

Action Research Description-Week 1 Assignment

Action research is a thoughtful, intentional, problem solving component of educational research which produces professional learning and academic improvement. J. Elliot (1988) simply depicts action research as an ongoing spiral of reflection and action. The first step is to define the problem. One cannot overcome the problem if they can't identify the problem. Through the use of reflection, adequate time is given to thinking about the problem, situation, personnel and outcomes. They also reconsider their actions after the fact." Reflection time also allows for a response instead of a reaction. The next step is to determine a strategy to solve the problem. There needs to be a plan in place to remedy the problem. Then implementation and evaluation of the strategy occurs. A distinct sequence of steps in the implementation is important. Ongoing evaluation throughout the implementation process is vital to the success of the initiative. As the authors of School Leader Internship (2009) state, "Experts take action and make adjustments as they go. They also reconsider their actions after the fact."  Evaluation provides opportunities to make the necessary adjustments to insure success. Finally clarification of the situation either resolves the problem or launches this process into a new level of challenges. The action research process equips educational leaders with a cognitive framework in which they may more effectively lead their schools to higher levels of achievement.
I will be able to use the action research process in my current position. My job is to implement the 3 Tier Model of reading instruction on an intermediate campus that serves grades 4-6. Action research will provide me with a road map of how to accomplish this.



Educational leaders can utilize blogs by sharing their ideas and experiences with colleagues they would not have the opportunities to communicate with. This can prove very helpful to leaders in remote areas where physical distance would limit their contact.