Draft Action Plan

I will gather data from all first grade students below level on the first reading assessment. Jensen Fortner and Reading specialist September 2010- May 2011
Fountas/Pinnell running record data/AIMS web data
I will chart the selected students’ growth each six weeks to determine what the data shows. Data will be disaggregated by gender, socioeconomic status, race, etc. to identify trends. At the end, data will also be compared with students in the control group.

Implement a wide variety of fine arts activities during workstation time in one first grade classroom.
Jensen Fortner
Consult with art and music teachers for ideas September 2010-May 2011
Art supplies, drama supplies, music supplies, etc.
Student interviews will be conducted with those participating. I will be gathering qualitative data regarding how students perceive the activities and their benefits, as well as any effect they feel toward their academics. I will seek to determine if there is any effect on students’ academic self-confidence as well.

Review of relevant literature Jensen Fortner September 2010- May 2011
Journals, internet sites
I will summarize findings on the subject of fine arts and academic achievement, as well as recent trends to reduce or eliminate fine arts in some schools

Teacher reflections- I will record my findings and share with my team, administrators, and reading specialists.
Jensen Fortner September 2010-May 2011 Journal
I will keep a journal record of my observations with the children, focusing on areas of interest I notice with each child and their level of interest/involvement, as well as progress I observe.