ASAP
Recent trend data indicated that student achievement has been improving; however, the rate of improvement has been unsatisfactory. The Mississippi Bend AEA Board and leadership carefully studied needs assessment data. If student achievement targets by all schools and districts were to be met, service restructure was needed.
The ASAP strategy is a two-fold action plan which includes partnering with area building principals to:
- Maximize the utilization of Mississippi Bend AEA staff expertise and resources to implement the building level school improvement plan
- Assist principals in the "change process" that aligns the system of instruction, assessment, and curriculum implementation with current student learning needs.
The strategy is being piloted through a new position titled Service Facilitator. The pilot has begun in six area schools to test the design. Additional schools will be added in the near future as the design produces its intended results.
Contact:
Edward Gronlund
egronlund@aea9.k12.ia.us
Research, Development & Evaluation Director
Mississippi Bend AEA
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