I changed my Action Research Project due to moving
to a new district/campus. When I met with my administrators, I was presented
with researching the effect of tutoring during the school day. In the past
tutoring has been completed either before or after school. This year the campus
chose to use the Title I funds to pay four certified tutors to conduct
intensive reading interventions. To determine the students, I analyzed the ISIP
reading assessment data from the end of the 2012-2013 school year. The top 20%
of students not meeting the grade level reading standard were selected. The
graph below (sorry would not post) identifies the number of students in grades 2-5 who are behind in
reading. My research began five weeks ago, however tutoring began three weeks
ago. Throughout the project the students will be given the ISIP, Accelerated
Reader, and Curriculum Based Assessments to monitor progress as well as fluency
and comprehension checks. I have chosen to monitor the students in 1st
and 2nd grade and compare the students to non-tutored students to
determine the effectiveness. During the process I will collaborate with teachers
on reading strategies to use during class instruction. As an administrative
intern, I have initiated Thinking Maps in all grade levels and will provide
on-going professional development. From this data, I have explored the idea of
developing a tutoring and mentoring community partnership. I anticipate to
begin the process in just a few weeks. I’m excited about my research project
and look forward to an abundances of academic success.
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