E6420_c7@3_Lasa2

Instructions

Assignment 3: Course Project

Submission of Final Project

By the due date assigned, submit your final project to the Discussion Area and to the Submissions Area.

Your analysis (final project paper) should be presented in the form of a 10 – 15 page Word document. Follow APA 6th edition style. Remember to include references that support your conclusions.

All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsDescribed the demographic breakdown of the particular school district on the basis of the School Report Card.10Presented an analysis of the trends in the school district's demographics over the years.30Described at least two issues the school district is facing or has faced concerning the various aspects of diversity and multiculturalism as witnessed by teachers.10Described at least two issues the school district is facing or has faced concerning the various aspects of diversity and multiculturalism as witnessed by administrators.10Described at least two issues the school district is facing or has faced concerning the various aspects of diversity and multiculturalism as witnessed by community members.10Included a brief description of the district's financial picture as derived from the School Report Card.10Provided a comparison to other school districts that might be more affluent as well as those that may have a higher poverty rate.30Compared dollars expended per pupil and compared SAT scores.30Described how this particular school district has responded to diversity issues amongst the student and community populations.10Examined how the faculty and staff have responded to diversity issues among the student and community populations.10Presented conclusions about policy and ethical implications based on all of the information that was obtained.30Included detailed recommendations about the future of that particular school district, including information about whether the district is on the right path financially.30Included detailed recommendations on how the district can respond to the diverse needs of the students and communities it serves.30Included detailed recommendations on how the district might be able to meet the standards of NCLB in the future.30Inferred whether all students will be able to succeed in such an environment.10Drew conclusions about whether education is equitable in this particular school district.20Supported analysis and conclusions with relevant evidence/data.10Included appropriate references and citations.10Submitted on time; wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources, displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.10Total:340