Effective Tutoring Action Research

Tool 7.1 Action Planning Template (Harris, Edmonson, Combs,  2010)

Goal: Determine the most effective time of day for reading tutoring/intervention
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Action Steps	Person Responsible	Timeline: Start/End	Needed Resources	Evaluation
1. Review data from 2012 Reading STAAR	C. Bice	November 2012- December 2012	STAAR report, tutor list from 2012	This data will be used to compare to current needs and findings.
2. Analyze MAP data from Fall administration	C. Bice	November 2012- December 2012	MAP Dynamic reports with RIT score	I will analyze this data to determine greatest needs for striving learners.
3. Analyze quarter one District Assessments	C. Bice	November 2012-December 2012	Schoolnet report on reading scores	I will compare this data with the MAP data to determine the students with the greatest need for intervention.
4. Collaborate with colleagues to discuss findings and determine tutoring schedule	C. Bice C. Busby H. Chavez	December 2012	MAP report, Schoolnet report, student intervention list	We will discuss classroom observations of students to ensure the students with the greatest needs are being serviced. We will also determine our tutoring schedules.
5. Give initial DRA and comprehension probe	C. Bice	December 13, 2012	DRA kit, comprehension probe	Assess student for baseline evaluation
6. Begin tutoring before winter break	C. Bice C. Busby H. Chavez	December 13-21, 2012	Istation lessons, guided reading lessons	Students will receive rigorous instruction either before school, at lunch, or after school.
7. Resume tutoring after the break	C. Bice C. Busby H. Chavez	January 8-31, 2013	Istation lessons, guided reading lessons	Students will receive rigorous instruction either before school, at lunch, or after school.
8. Give follow up comprehension probe	C. Bice	January 17, 2013	comprehension probe	Compare with baseline data to determine progress
9. Give follow comprehension probe	C. Bice	January 31, 2013	Comprehension probe	Compare with previous data to determine growth
10. Give follow comprehension probes	C. Bice	February 12 and 28, 2013	Comprehension probe	Compare with previous data to determine growth
11. Add student survey at the end of process	C. Bice	May ?	Survey	Compare student satisfaction to test scores.