Question 3 Resources Template and Reflective Paper

Data Considerations

Is data available? (Yes, No)

Is there a perceived gap as compared to the standard?

What would you define as a root cause for identified gap(s)?

Gaps are determined by synthesizing the differences between the results the school is getting with its current processes, and the results the school wants to get. By looking at what may be contributing causes along with data analysis, schools can understand how they got their current gaps and what it will take to close them.

Student achievement data

Total number of students

No. of students on level

No. of students below level

No. of students above level

Yes

522

158

225

139

Yes

The root cause for the identified gap would be the SWD (Students with Disabilities). The gap is created because SWD are being served in pull-out setting and missing key elements of core content instruction. Also these same students are some of the very same students who are approaching meeting grade level scores. A root cause here would also be the disconnect between the special education teachers and the general education teachers in delivery of instruction (method) and what instruction is delivered .

Teacher Working Conditions Survey (data to help identify gaps and causes).

Yes

Yes

I would define perception as root cause for identified gap.

If tutoring program is offered, is it doing what it is designed to do? (data on whether tutoring program is impacting student achievement) If not, why not?

No

Yes

The root cause for the identified gap is a disconnect with teachers who teach afterschool and what is going on with students in class.

Other programs offered by the school to close gaps? (Are they working)?

No

None

N/A

N/A

N/A