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Implementing a Startegic Plan

Due: by 11:59pm EST on Sunday at the end of Unit 8

This is where we put all of our knowledge from this mod together. This is the final part of the

strategic plan: implementation!

Using the report (elementary, high school, or university) selected to complete Phase 1 and the

issues identified in Phase 2 of the Final Project, please write a paper that includes the following:

I. How would you address the issues previously identified?

II. Who would you involve in implementing the actions to address the issues?

III. How would you involve these people?

IV. How would you determine the effectiveness of your plan? What data will you collect and analyze

to determine whether or not your plan was successful?

While there is no minimum or maximum number of pages for the paper, please be certain that

you have written enough to meet the criteria listed in the rubric. The paper must use APA

formatting, including double spacing, a running head, cover page, and page for references. If you

would like to include tables and figures in the paper, please feel free to do so; however, this is

not expected. Please be certain to use APA formatting for all tables and figures.

Students: Be sure to read the criteria in the rubric on the next page, by which your project

will be evaluated, before you write, and again after you write.

EDU515 – Measurement and Metrics

Unit 8 Final Project Phase #3

Evaluation Rubric for Final Project Phase 3: Implementing a Strategic Plan

CRITERIA Novice Proficient Exemplary

Addressing

Significant

Issues

(20 points)

Unclear or missing analysis of

issues tied to the action plan and/or

less than 3 course readings and

resources. Action plan somewhat

demonstrates an understanding of

the importance of developing a

strategic plan that addresses the

needs of all stakeholders, with a

focus on improving the

organization to meet the needs of

the students. Issues were not linked

to the data provided in the plan.

0-13 points

Clear analysis of issues tied to

the action plan and to 3 course

readings and resources. Action

plan demonstrates a clear

understanding of the importance

of developing a strategic plan

that addresses the needs of all

stakeholders, with a focus on

improving the organization to

meet the needs of the students.

Issues are linked to the data

provided in the plan.

14-17 points

Clear, consistent, and thorough

analysis of issues tied to the action

plan and to more than 3 course

readings and resources. Action plan

demonstrates a thorough and

detailed understanding of the

importance of developing a strategic

plan that addresses the needs of all

stakeholders, with a focus on

improving the organization to meet

the needs of the students. Issues are

clearly and effectively linked to the

data provided in the plan.

18-20 points

Stakeholders

Involved in

Action Plan

(20 points)

Unclear or missing focus on

developing partnerships with all

relevant stakeholders in creating a

vision, mission and goals, and

engaging these stakeholders to

assist in the development of a

strategic plan.

0-13 points

Mostly clear focus on

developing partnerships with all

relevant stakeholders in creating

a vision, mission and goals, and

engaging these stakeholders to

assist in the development of a

strategic plan.

14-17 points

Clear, consistent, and convincing

focus on developing partnerships

with all relevant stakeholders in

creating a vision, mission and goals,

and engaging these stakeholders to

assist in the development of a

strategic plan.

18-20 points

Plan for

Stakeholder

Involvement

(20 points)

Outline of necessary steps for

involving stakeholders in the

creation and implementation of the

action plan is unclear, illogical, or

missing. Details for leader

involvement in the change process

are missing or unclear.

0-13 points

Provided outline of necessary

steps for involving stakeholders

in the creation and

implementation of the action

plan. Some details for the

involvement of the leader in the

change process are provided.

14-17 points

Provided detailed and clear outline

of necessary steps for involving

stakeholders in the creation and

implementation of the action plan.

Detailed involvement of the leader

in the change process.

18-20 points

Plan

Effectiveness/

Types of

Data

Collection

(30 points)

Did not provide details on the

importance of data collection and

analysis to determine what changes

need to be made to the practices in

the organization or details were

unclear. Criterion of the action plan

was not directly tied to at least one

data point/assessment measure to

determine whether or not that

action step was effective.

0-20 points

Provided some details on the

importance of data collection

and analysis to determine what

changes need to be made to the

practices in the organization.

Some criterion of the action plan

is directly tied to at least one

data point/assessment measure

to determine whether or not that

action step was effective.

21-26 points

Provided clear and detailed

emphasis on the importance of data

collection and analysis to determine

what changes need to be made to the

practices in the organization. Each

criterion of the action plan is directly

tied to at least one data

point/assessment measure to

determine whether or not that action

step was effective.

27-30 points

Professional

Writing and

Format

(10 points)

Errors impede professional

presentation; guidelines not

followed.

0-6 points

Few errors that do not impede

professional presentation.

7-8 points

Writing and format is clear,

professional, APA compliant, and

error free.

9-10 points

Total Points for Assignment 100 Points