Action
Research: How Effective is the inclusion program in relation to student
performance?
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Goal: To compare Central’s
Inclusion program to other schools to identify how to make it more effective.
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Action Steps(s):
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Person(s) Responsible:
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Timeline: Start/End
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Needed Resources
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Evaluation
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1. What is the inclusion process?
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Special
Education Director Rochell Metts, Diagnostician Carol Spivey, principal Chad
Smith
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Oct. 2012-
Dec. 2012
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Campus
inclusion procedure, campus schedule
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Comparing
different schools inclusion process.
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2.
Research relevant information pertaining to the impact of inclusion and
student grade point average over 3year span.
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Spec.
Director Rochell Metts, Diagnostician Carol Spivey, principal Chad Smith
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Jan.
2013-June 2013
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Students
personal file
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Percent
increase or decrease in special ed. test scores since inclusion has been
introduced.
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3. Compare
schools within the county looking for similarities/ differences with the
inclusions processes
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Special
Director’s, District Principals and Diagnosticians
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Aug. 2013-
0ct. 2013
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Test results
of special ed. students from other district’s within the county that have inclusion
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Compare/contrast
scores of different schools that have implemented the inclusion process.
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4. Track
and compare a class of students since they have begun inclusion and compare
standardized test results.
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High
School principal Mr. Smith, Jr. High Principal Mr. Ivy Jr. high and High
school councilor, Mrs. Nash and Mrs. Arnold
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Oct.
2013-Nov.-2013
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State test
results for special ed. students
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Compare
grade point average of students involved in inclusion since it has begun at
Central ISD.
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5. Compare
schools within the county to understand the impact that inclusion has on
special education student success/improvement
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Special
Education director, School Councilors, Jr. High and High School Principals
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Aug. 2013-
Dec. 2013
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Data from
schools in the county that have inclusion as a part of their special
education program.
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Comparing
other schools inclusion student success vs. our school to evaluate where we
rate on student success.
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6. Present
results from research and recommended changes to the special education
director.
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Special
Education director
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Dec. 2013-
Jan. 2014
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All
data collected from Action Research
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Feedback
from special education director indicating feasibility of recommended
changes.
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Below is a copy of my action research plan:
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Hey Phil, looks good. But just reading your first one- is it really going to take you 2 months to get a copy of your campus inclusion procedure and campus schedule? that seems like a long time, I don't know your campus but I would think you could meet and interview these people in a week or 2?
ReplyDeleteOur campuses are separate which makes it difficult to do so. I believe that you are correct, it should not take that long to do so I was just giving myself the extended time to make sure I get it done within the time frame. I have found it most difficult to get to visit with several of these people due to conflicting schedules, but you are right it should not take this long.
DeleteThis looks great Phil. As the schools push more and more to inclusion I think it is so important to have research to prove it's impact and effectiveness. This will be such a great opportunity for you to see first hand the impact and change it will have on your campus. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteHey Phil, I think your plan looks good. Have you already talked to other school districts to get their approval to include their special ed results in your research? some districts are great and are willing to share while others don't welcome the idea at all. That would be wonderful to see how other districts measure up with inclusion.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have full support and approval for this research plan. Approval is there but getting the opportunity to visit due to conflicting schedules seem to be a issue in putting it all together. The team leaders here are interested in the results do to the fact they wanted to find these results prior to me getting approval of this research.
DeleteInclusion is such a difficult topic to tackle, I applaud you for taking it on for your action research project. In discussions with teachers from other schools and districts I have found that inclusion is handled differently everywhere and it will be great to see which methods you come up with as being successful. I have heard a lot about "Power of Two" where both a special education teacher and core teacher plan and teach together. Most of my experiences with inclusion classes have been with special education teachers rotating into my room for 30 minutes and not having the background to help in my subject (high school math) or having a paraprofessional with no pedagogy or subject knowledge rotate into my classroom.
ReplyDeleteI agree and your concern has been noted by my team leaders. This issue is not a isolated issue but is wide spread. The problem would look to be finding those that are proficient in the subject as well as certified in special education.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great topic! Inclusion is such a tricky topic for a lot of general education teachers. It looks like you have your ideas mapped out in clear detail. The only suggestion I could think of is interview general ed teachers about areas they feel that they are struggling with when it comes to inclusion. Then you can hep you with the recommendations at the end of your research.
ReplyDeleteMeaza, That is a great idea to add in suggestions from the general education teacher. The general ed teacher can give much insight to what they feel may can be done to improve the inclusion process.
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