Week 1 Assignment Course Research Topic Review the assignment requirements for the Capstone Project: Federal Education Proposal (due in Week 5), along with the assignment guidelines for Part Two (due in Week 2) and Part Three (due in Week 3). In a one p

Week 1 Assignment

Course Research Topic

Review the assignment requirements for the Capstone Project: Federal Education Proposal (due in Week 5), along with the assignment guidelines for Part Two (due in Week 2) and Part Three (due in Week 3). In a one page paper, you will describe the area of focus for the Capstone Project: Federal Education Proposal.

Within the paper:

Describe the area of focus (example: early childhood education, higher education, school personnel etc.) that serves children and schools.

Explain the policy area that will be addressed (example: funding, assessment of policy outcomes etc.).

One other reference, in addition to the course text, is required. Remember to cite all sources using APA style.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric for th

Here is what week 5 looks like

The capstone project is a four-part assignment, focusing on a selected federal education program that serves children and schools. Part One was selecting the Course Research Topic, completed in Week 1. Part Two was the Federal Program Summary, completed in Week 2. Part Three was the Federal Program Evaluation Plan, and was completed in Week 3. The final part of the capstone project, Part Four, will be a proposal for change regarding the selected federal education program.

In an eight to ten page paper propose changes for the selected federal education program. Within the paper:

Explain how the proposed changes will support the program in better serving children and schools. 

Describe strategies for effectively communicating the proposed changes with the community and policy makers. 

Evaluate the role of cultural and structural reform in meeting the program outcomes. 

Examine current legislation that impacts the selected federal education program. 

Analyze the function of assessment and evaluation in supporting reform within the education program.

Six other credible references, in addition to the course text, are required. Remember to cite all sources using APA style.