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Identify The Target
Identify The Target
As I considered the direction of my active research project, I decided to focus on my "at-risk" students. "At-risk" here is specifically linked to students who are currently showing consistent or widening academic gaps.
Systems Mapping
Systems Mapping
Putting my "At-risk" students in the middle of a systems map allowed me to diagram all people, organizations, institutions, and norms that effect them.
Drive Your Project
Drive Your Project
Creating a "Driver Diagram" allowed me to hone in on the things that could actually be given attention to in my context.
Action Plan
Action Plan
Without a goal, you will never reach it. Even though my action plan has not been completely totally completed, and some items are becoming less important that others, having a plan has allowed me to focus on the main and plain, as I've been working with my students this year.
Bring Others In
Bring Others In
From the beginning, I sought after community partners who had common interests in supporting students who were learning to overcome obstacles and succeed, no matter what the circumstances.
Pictured: Walter Jackson, Kentucky Basketball Commission, Volunteer with 'Real Men Read.'
Celebrate Students
Celebrate Students
Throughout the year, I tried my best to attend events that showcased skills and talents of my students, other than what I looked for in the classroom.
I was also very intentional and clear with students that we celebrate academic success, such as over 75% of my students reaching or exceeding their MAP test goals. Whoop! Whoop!
What do the kids say? After just a few months of exploring coping and relaxation strategies, Aries and Jalen let you know about their experiences.
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